Steve Earle

A protege of songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, Steve Earle became a master storyteller in his own right. His songs were recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and countless others and his debut record, Guitar Town, was #1 on the country charts ushering in "New Country." He's the author of the novel "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive, " and short story collection, "Doghouse Roses.""