Steve Earle
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Summary
Steve Earle was born on January 17, 1955[1], in Fort Monroe[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], mandolinist[4], singer[5], actor[6], and guitarist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.5% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,389 views/month, #5,022 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Justin Townes Earle[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: peace activist[12], radio personality[13], record producer[14], composer[15], musician[16]
- Award received: Grammy Awards[17], "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award[18], MOJO Awards[19]
- Member of: Steve Earle & The Dukes[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: country music[22], country rock[23], alternative country[24], Americana[25], blues[26]
- Record label: Uni[27], Fantasy[28], MCA Records[29], Warner Music Group[30], ROIR[31], New West Records[32], E-Squared Records[33], Artemis Records[34], Eagle Records[35]
- Discography: Steve Earle discography[36]
- Commons category: Steve Earle[37]
- Family name: Earle[38]
- Given name: Steve[39]
- Significant event: Calgary Folk Music Festival 2025[40]
- Official website: http://www.steveearle.com[41]
- Instrument: guitar[42], mandolin[43], voice[44]
- Participant in: Calgary Folk Music Festival 2025[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[46]
- Birth name: Stephen Fain Earle[47]
- Name in native language: Steve Earle[48]
- Start of work period: 1973[49]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[50]
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Country: US[51]
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Began / founded: 1955-01-17[52]
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Genre(s): americana, bluegrass, country rock, folk, singer-songwriter[53]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, americana, bluegrass, country rock, folk, singer-songwriter[54]
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MusicBrainz ID: ec863030-7c13-45a3-a025-a69195d3a020[55]
Why It Matters
Steve Earle has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Steve Earle born?
Steve Earle was born in Fort Monroe[2].
What did Steve Earle do for work?
Steve Earle worked as a singer-songwriter[3], mandolinist[4], singer[5], actor[6], and guitarist[7].
What awards did Steve Earle receive?
Honors received include Grammy Awards[17], "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award[18], and MOJO Awards[19].