Justin Townes Earle facts for kids
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Justin Townes Earle
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| Born | January 4, 1982 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 2020 (aged 38) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Justin Townes Earle (January 4, 1982 – August 20, 2020) was an American singer and musician. He wrote and performed his own songs. After his first short album, Yuma (2007), he released eight more full-length albums. He won an Americana Music Award in 2009 as a new artist. In 2011, he won another award for his song "Harlem River Blues". His father is the well-known country artist Steve Earle.
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Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Justin Townes Earle grew up in South Nashville, Tennessee. He lived with his mother, Carol Ann Hunter Earle. His father, Steve Earle, gave him his middle name, Townes, to honor his own music teacher, Townes Van Zandt. Justin left school early and sometimes traveled with his father's band. He later moved to eastern Tennessee to work with other songwriters.
Music Career and Style
Earle played in two bands in Nashville. One was a rock band called the Distributors. The other was a ragtime and bluegrass group called the Swindlers. He also played guitar and keyboard for his father's band, the Dukes. Justin created his own unique music style. It was a mix of folk, blues, and country music.
Studio Albums and EPs
In 2007, Earle released his first short album, an EP, called Yuma. He then signed with Bloodshot Records. His first full album, The Good Life, came out in 2008. In 2009, he released Midnight at the Movies.
His album Harlem River Blues was released in 2010. This was followed by Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now in 2012. From 2014 to 2017, Earle released three albums that he called a "family trilogy." These were Single Mothers (2014), Absent Fathers (2015), and Kids in the Street (2017). His last album, The Saint of Lost Causes, came out in May 2019. Justin also helped produce the album Unfinished Business for singer Wanda Jackson in 2012.
Live Performances and TV Appearances
Justin Townes Earle performed at many famous places and music festivals. In 2008, he played at the Grand Ole Opry. He also appeared at South By Southwest several times between 2008 and 2012. Other notable performances include the historic Beacon Theatre in 2009 and Bonnaroo in 2009. He also played at the East Coast Blues & Roots Music Festival in Australia in 2012.
In 2009, Earle toured with other artists like Gillian Welch and Old Crow Medicine Show. In 2012, he appeared on the HBO TV show Treme with his father.
Awards and Recognition
In September 2009, Justin Townes Earle won an Americana Music Award. This award was for New and Emerging Artist of the Year.
In 2011, he received another Americana Music Award. This time it was for Song of the Year, for his song "Harlem River Blues". His album with the same name was known for its calm, city-inspired Americana sound. It featured instruments like horns, organ, and electric guitar. That year, he also performed at the Newport Folk Festival.
Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now was named one of the top 50 albums of 2012 by Rolling Stone magazine. The magazine noted that Justin had become a songwriter as talented as his father.
On January 4, 2021, Justin's father, Steve Earle, and his band, the Dukes, released an album called J.T.. This album was made to honor Justin Townes Earle. On January 4, 2023, a special concert was held at the Ryman Auditorium to remember Justin. Many famous musicians performed at this tribute.
Personal Life
Earle moved to New York City in 2009. He later returned to Nashville in 2014. He married Jenn Marie Maynard in 2013. They lived on the West Coast. Their daughter, Etta, was born in June 2017.
Justin Townes Earle passed away on August 20, 2020, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 38 years old.
Discography
Albums
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| Yuma (EP) |
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| The Good Life |
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— | 70 | — | — | — | — | ||
| Midnight at the Movies |
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— | — | — | 15 | 41 | — | ||
| Harlem River Blues |
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47 | — | 18 | — | 9 | 3 | ||
| Nothing's Gonna Change the Way You Feel About Me Now |
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62 | — | 19 | — | 11 | 4 | ||
| Single Mothers |
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56 | — | 19 | — | 13 | 3 | ||
| Absent Fathers |
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— | — | 16 | — | 13 | 5 | ||
| Kids in the Street |
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161 | — | 37 | — | 3 | 6 | ||
| The Saint of Lost Causes |
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— | — | — | — | 9 | 23 | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart/not relevant | |||||||||
Images for kids
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Earle in 2010
See also
In Spanish: Justin Townes Earle para niños
