Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Passes On At Age 38

Justin Townes Earle (Photo: Facebook)

ALL ACCESS is saddened to report the untimely passing of award-winning Americana singer-songwriter JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE. He was 38, and the son of famed Country music star STEVE EARLE. 

A posting on JUSTIN's' FACEBOOK page read: "It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend JUSTIN. So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over the years and we hope that his music will continue to guide you on your journeys." His record label, NEW WEST, also confirmed his passing to THE TENNESSEAN on SUNDAY night. Prior to NEW WEST, he was signed to BLOODSHOT RECORDS.

EARLE was the winner of the AMERICANA MUSIC HONORS & AWARDS 2009 New And Emerging Artist Of The Year in 2009. And in 2011 won Song Of The Year for "Harlem River Blues."

No cause of death was given, thought EARLE did have a past history with drug addiction. See the  TWITTER reactions of some of his fellow artists below.

sending love and condolences to Steve Earle and the entire family of Justin Townes Earle... he was always kind to me and he’s gone too soon

— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) August 24, 2020

Had a lot of good times and made a lot of good music with JTE. So sad for his family tonight.

— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) August 24, 2020

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— Allison Moorer (@AllisonMoorer) August 24, 2020

How terrible that the great Justin Townes Earle has died - what a merciless place America has become, that yet another finely-tuned talent has left this world altogether.

— Robyn Hitchcock (@RobynHitchcock) August 24, 2020

RIP Justin Townes Earle...

We had the pleasure of playing a few shows together. He was such an immense songwriter and authentic soul. This year is a thief.

— The Head & The Heart (@headandtheheart) August 24, 2020

I'm saddened to hear that we have lost Justin Townes Earle and at such a young age. I worked with him last year and found him to be a brilliant songwriter and generous soul. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) August 24, 2020

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