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Poets and Prophets: Steve Earle

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One of American roots music’s most enduring and influential artists, Earle is a singer-songwriter, producer, author, playwright, radio host, actor and activist. His expansive catalog includes songs recorded by Joan Baez, Country Music Hall of Fame member Emmylou Harris and Miranda Lambert. After a decade as a staff songwriter, Earle signed with MCA Records and released his debut album, Guitar Town, in 1986. Earle has made 22 studio albums; written a book of short fiction, a novel, and a play; and produced 11 albums for other artists. He also hosts the "Hardcore Troubadour" radio show and has appeared in several films and two HBO series. Earle has won three Grammys and is a member of both the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry.