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My Take
Steve Earle is the kind of artist I respect more the longer I listen. Born in Fort Monroe and forged as a Nashville songwriter, he broke through with 1986's Guitar Town and never settled into a single lane, moving freely between country, rock, and folk. What stays with me is the spine behind the songs; a Grammy winner who also earned a free-speech award in 2004 is someone who treats music as conviction, not decoration. That mandolin-playing versatility is impressive, but it's the unvarnished honesty I value most. Earle feels like proof that craft and stubborn integrity can share the same stage.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steve Earle
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴ・アール
- Reading
- すてぃーゔ・あーる
- Born
- January 17, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Fort Monroe, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / mandolinist / singer / actor / guitarist
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Grammy Awards
- 2004 "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award
- MOJO Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.steveearle.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/steveearle/
- Xhttps://x.com/steveearle
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve%20Earle
Frequently asked questions
When was Steve Earle born?
Born January 17, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Steve Earle from?
Steve Earle is from Fort Monroe, Virginia, United States.
What does Steve Earle do?
Steve Earle works as singer-songwriter, mandolinist, singer, actor, guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.