Song of the Mountains: Steve Earle

Stephen Fain Earle is an American country, rock and folk singer-songwriter. He began his career as a songwriter in Nashville and released his first EP in 1982. Earle’s breakthrough album was his 1986 debut album Guitar Town; the eponymous lead single peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Country chart. 

Song of the Mountains incorporates both traditional and contemporary performance styles in featuring old-time and bluegrass music from the region’s brightest stars. It showcases talented musicians, musical heritage, and culture of the Southern Appalachians.