Stephen Fain Earle (born January 17, 1955) is an American country, rock, and folk singer-songwriter. He began his career as a songwriter in Nashville. Earle’s breakthrough came with his 1986 debut album, Guitar Town. The title track reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot Country chart. Since then, he has released more than twenty studio albums and has won three Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Folk Album, along with several additional nominations. His 1988 song Copperhead Road became his signature recording and best-selling single. The song originally reached No. 10 on the Mainstream Rock chart and later enjoyed renewed popularity in the 21st century through strong online sales and streaming. As a songwriter, Earle’s work has been recorded by many notable artists, including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Levon Helm, The Highwaymen, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, Shawn Colvin, Bob Seger, Percy Sledge, Dailey & Vincent, Robert Earl Keen, and Emmylou Harris. In addition to music, Earle has appeared in film and television. He is particularly known for his recurring roles in the acclaimed HBO series The Wire and Treme. He has also written a novel, a play, and a collection of short stories. Earle is the father of the late singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle. In 2020, he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2025, he became a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
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Someday
The Galway Girl
Goodbye
fearless heart
The Rain Came Down
& The Pogues – Johnny Come Lately
The Galway Girl
Guitar Town 1986
Copperhead road 1988 Full Album
I Feel Alright 1996 full album
El Corazon 1997 Full Album
Transcendental Blues 2000 Full Album
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