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Steve Earle wrote a timeless tale of outlaws in America. It became a hit. Then Tennessee made it the state song

With its tale of moonshine and pot farming, Steve Earle’s “Copperhead Road” embraces outlaw themes that span generations of American history. The irony isn’t that the 1988 song was a top 10 hit — it’s ...
American Songwriter

Behind the Criminal Irony of This Tennessee State Anthem

One could reasonably assume a Tennessee state song should talk about the natural beauty and cultural significance of the state that houses Music City and the Home of the Blues (Nashville and Memphis, ...
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Steve Earle invited to become Nashville Grand Ole Opry cast member by Vince Gill

Steve Earle's incredible Music City story will evolve into its fourth decade with the Grand Ole Opry more deeply involved than ever. The multi-time Grammy winner was invited to join the Grand Ole Opry ...
Journal & Courier

Q&A: Songwriting legend Steve Earle discusses legacy ahead of Long Center appearance

Steve Earle, a 70-year-old Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, is embarking on a 49-stop "Fifty Years of Songs and Stories" tour. The tour will include a stop in Lafayette, a place connected to Earle ...
Berkshire Eagle

At The Mahaiwe, alt-country legend Steve Earle will blend music and memoir in acoustic performance

GREAT BARRINGTON — The job’s about empathy, according to singer-songwriter Steve Earle — putting something out there that people can relate to, and find some parallel to their own lives within. Earle ...
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Country Icon, 70, Making History With Grand Ole Opry Induction

Country Icon, 70, Making History With Grand Ole Opry Induction originally appeared on Parade. The Grand Ole Opry announced its newest member on Thursday, July 10 — country icon Steve Earle. He is ...