Steve Earle

Stephen Fain "Steve" Earle (born January 17, 1955 in Hampton, Virginia) is an American country/rock singer-songwriter. He has received a total of fourteen nominations for Grammy Awards and has won three; one for Best Contemporary Folk Album for The Revolution Starts Now, one for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album (Vocal or Instrumental) for Washington Square Serenade and one for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for Townes.

Steve Earle
Steve Earle performing on a mandolin at the City Winery Chicago in February 2015
Background information
Birth name	Stephen Fain Earle
Born	(1955-01-17) January 17, 1955 (age 70) Hampton, Virginia, United States
Origin	San Antonio, Texas, United States
Genres	Country, rock, folk, roots rock, rockabilly,[1] Americana
Occupation(s)	Musician, singer-songwriter, writer, actor
Instruments	Vocals, guitar, mandolin, harmonica, banjo, bouzouki, bass guitar
Labels	Uni. MCA Nashville, New West, E² Records, Warner Bros.
Website	www.steveearle.com

He is also known for being a political activist and his views towards anti-war and anti-death penalty policies.

Albums

Year	Album
1986	Guitar Town
1987	Exit 0
1988	Copperhead Road
1990	The Hard Way
1995	Train a Comin'
1996	I Feel Alright
1997	El Corazón
1999	The Mountain
2000	Transcendental Blues
2002	Jerusalem
2006	The Revolution Starts Now
2006	Washington Square Serenade
2008	Townes
2010	I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive

Other websites

• Official website