Justin Townes Earle

Justin Townes Earle
Earle in 2010
Earle in 2010
Background information
Born(1982-01-04)January 4, 1982
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedAugust 20, 2020(2020-08-20) (aged 38)[1]
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
Websitejustintownesearle.com

Justin Townes Earle (January 4, 1982 – August 20, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. After his debut EP, Yuma (2007), he released eight full-length albums. He was recognized with an Americana Music Award for Emerging Artist of the Year in 2009 and for Song of the Year in 2011 for "Harlem River Blues". His father is alternative country artist Steve Earle.

  1. ^ Minsker, Evan (August 23, 2020). "Justin Townes Earle Dead at 38". Pitchfork.