Justin Townes Earle, American songwriter and son of Steve Earle, dies 38 year old Music

Justin Townes Earle, an acclaimed American songwriter and son of Steve Earle, has died, confirmed in news on the artist’s Facebook page on Sunday night.

“It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin,” the post reads. “So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over time and we hope his music will continue to guide you on your journeys. You will miss expensive. ”

Famous for his friend and idol of his father Townes Van Zandt, Earle, 38, fought addiction throughout his life. He released eight albums during his career, which saw him twice honored at the Americana Music Awards, including for his best-known song, Harlem River Blues.

Many have paid tribute to the artist on Twitter, with musician Samantha Crain reflecting on her friendship: ‘Such a great songwriter. He took me on two trips and always treated me so kindly. He understood struggle, he understood joy that I saw him at the peaks and valleys of both through the 13 years that I knew him. ‘

His friend and collaborator Jason Isbell said: “Had a lot of good times and made a lot of good music with JTE. So sad for his family last night. ”

Writer and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib praised Earle as “an incredible writer of narrative – stories that flourished above the music they laid out”. NPR music critic Ann Powers described his latest album, The Saint of Lost Causes, as “a powerful road map of America … we have lost one with real vision.”

Earle left behind his wife and young daughter. No cause of death was confirmed.