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Justin Townes Earle

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Forfans of americana, alt-country, folk, and socially conscious singer-songwriters
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Born in Nashville in 1982 and son of Steve Earle, Justin Townes Earle was an American singer-songwriter active in the Americana/alt-country scene; his later albums include The Saint Of Lost Causes. He died in 2020.

Son of Steve Earle; middle name references Townes Van Zandt (mentioned in reviews); born in Nashville in 1982; struggled with drug use and was jailed in 2010 (as recounted in the review); albums address social themes and American songwriting traditions.

The available review examines Justin Townes Earle's 2019 album The Saint Of Lost Causes, placing it in the context of his biography and American songwriting traditions. It highlights social themes (gentrification, environment) and musical references to Dylan, Springsteen and Cash. The review notes his lineage (son of Steve Earle) and personal struggles, and reads the album as a reconciliatory, hopeful record.

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