Steve Earle

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Rosanne Cash Joins Steve Earle’s Seventh John Henry’s Friends Benefit

The bill also features Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nile, the Mastersons, and Matt Savage.

Features1 month ago

‘Guitar Town’: Steve Earle’s Hard-Earned Debut Statement

The Virginian country-rock troubadour had been treading the boards around Nashville for a dozen years when his debut album came out in 1986.

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‘Copperhead Road’: Steve Earle’s Ride On The Wild Side

After leaving Nashville behind, country rebel Steve Earle went full rock’n’roll on ‘Copperhead Road’ and took everyone along for the ride.

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Features2 months ago

Best 90s Country Songs: 40 Essentials For Your Playlist

We count down the best songs from a decade in which the sound of country splintered into tons of different directions.

In-Depth2 months ago

We Shall Overcome: The Power Of Protest Songs

People have been using music as a means to express dissatisfaction for as long as we know, but why is it so powerful?

Features4 months ago

Jimmy Webb And The Great Americana Songbook

One of the world’s pre-eminent songwriters, Jimmy Webb can be said to have spearheaded an Americana equivalent of The Great American Songbook.

Features5 months ago

‘Car Wheels On A Gravel Road’: How Lucinda Williams Made Her Mark

Lucinda Williams' 'Car Wheels On A Gravel Road' made her a critical darling and introduced America to a new genre, alt.country.

In-Depth6 months ago

Taking Notes: How Musical Nostalgia Creates Future Sounds

From the 20-year rule to stylistic homage and outright appropriation, nostalgia has always played a part in musical evolution.

Features7 months ago

The 10 Best Americana Albums Of All Time

From genre-blending excursions on the fringes of country-rock, to rebellious missives from young bucks, these are the best Americana albums of all time.

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Features8 months ago

Best Alt.Country Musicians: 10 Essential Artists

Defining the alt.country boom of the late 80s and 90s, the best alt.country musicians stood apart with an almost punk-like approach to tradition.

News10 months ago

Elvis Costello, John Prine, Steve Earle Win At 2021 UK Americana Awards

Other winners at the virtual ceremony included Yola, the Secret Sisters and Laura Marling.

News10 months ago

Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle Among Stars Of Outlaw Country Cruise 6

Lucinda Williams, Linda Gail Lewis, and Chuck Mead are also among those making the trip.

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News10 months ago

Cult Outlaw Country Documentary ‘Heartworn Highways’ For Digital Reissue

The 1976 film is remarkable evidence of younger musicians in Texas and Tennessee at the time, and what would manifest itself as the outlaw country movement.