Artists similar to
Steve Earle
US folk/rock singer/songwriter
In short
The artists most similar to Steve Earle are Townes Van Zandt, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits and Emmylou Harris, from the same folk, bluegrass and singer-songwriter circle.
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Frequently asked questions
Which artists are similar to Steve Earle?
The artists most similar to Steve Earle are Townes Van Zandt, Lucinda Williams, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits and Emmylou Harris, from the same folk, bluegrass and singer-songwriter circle. The list comes from ListenBrainz, based on what people actually listen to, and includes 30 artists.
Where can I listen to music like Steve Earle?
On Bandcamp, where you buy directly from artists and labels: Tom Waits, John Prine, Gillian Welch, Drive‐By Truckers, The Jayhawks and Kris Kristofferson have a page there. With Digs you create a "Like Steve Earle" Dig that mixes their releases with smaller artists with the same sound.
What genre is Steve Earle?
Steve Earle is usually associated with folk, bluegrass, singer-songwriter and americana (artist · US · born 1955), according to MusicBrainz genres.
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Data: MusicBrainz · ListenBrainz (CC0) · Wikidata. Updated 5 November 2026.