‘Americana’ singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle dies aged 38
Last updated
Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, famous for his Americana music, has died aged 38.
His family shared the news on his official Instagram account.
Take a look:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQIJ3DAtpk/?igshid=g7q5a1mureo9
Justin is survived by his wife Jenn Marie, and their daughter Etta St James.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbdxtrANuQ/?igshid=k3d0cwkfbzdo
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CBvUaoCgfne/?igshid=1kahyv9qtpdlx
https://www.instagram.com/p/CBTU-D-A002/?igshid=10jpjsdst2qx0
“It appears that Justin Townes Earle has died. I hope it’s a hoax but fear it is not. What a loss,” famous author Stephen King wrote in a tweet.
It appears that Justin Townes Earle has died. I hope it's a hoax but fear it is not. What a loss.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 24, 2020
Fans of the singer flooded Twitter expressing their shock at the news about Justin’s death.
My friend, Justin Townes Earle, has passed away. Such a tremendous songwriter…he took me on 2 tours and always treated me so kindly….he understood struggle, he understood joy…I saw him at the peaks and valleys of both through the 13 years I knew him…we will miss you JT ❤ pic.twitter.com/rq74Qu3Hif
— Samantha Crain (@sjcrain) August 24, 2020
Make. It. Stop.
RIP #JustinTownesEarle: Live on Letterman 2011: "Harlem River Blues": https://t.co/RpcJYlmNZC
— Kurt Loder (@kurt_loder) August 24, 2020
If you don’t know the beautiful music of Justin Townes Earle, just take a listen. RIP, man, you were a gem.https://t.co/wxxcygJWcT
— Sara Goldrick-Rab (@saragoldrickrab) August 24, 2020
Horrible news. RIP Justin Townes Earle and the biggest condolences to everybody who was close to him pic.twitter.com/e8exA3A650
— Pet Evantary (@Evanryt) August 24, 2020
“So the next time you come lookin’ no I won’t be around
Cause I think I can be lonesome faraway in another town”Rest In Peace Justin Townes Earle
I’m tired of 2020. pic.twitter.com/iMLGmKAqjQ
— GAV-O🤙🏻 (@gavin_foy144) August 24, 2020
Far from Me https://t.co/C06vPKAvw4 via @youtubemusic 💙 RIP Justin Townes Earle. Say hello to John Prine.
— 𝓥𝓮𝓻𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓺𝓾𝓮 𝓑𝓵𝓪𝓬𝓴 (@vblacktsunami) August 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/JennyTuffree/status/1297714371829755907?s=20
Good night, Justin Townes Earle. I opened for you once in Portland and then watched your whole show side stage, totally amazed. You were real.
— Hiss Golden Messenger (@hissgldnmssr) 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
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
Justin Townes Earle was such an incredible writer of narrative — stories that flourished beyond the music they were laid over. The people and places in his songs always felt so touchable to me. Sad to hear the news of his passing.
— Hanif Abdurraqib (@NifMuhammad) August 24, 2020
https://twitter.com/Florentino_JC/status/1297730976647454720?s=20
Born on January 4, 1982, he was named after songwriter Townes Van Zandt. His dad is Grammy-winning folk-rock singer Steve Earle, while his mother is Carol Ann Hunter.
He first debuted solo music in 2007, signing to Bloodshot Records and releasing a debut EP, “Yuma.”
