Justin Townes Earle Dead - Singer-Songwriter Dies at 38

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Nashville police said a preliminary investigation into the death of singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle shows his death was a probable drug overdose.Police spokesman Don Aaron said officers did a welfare check at Earle's home on Sunday where he was found dead.

Steve Earle, was 38 years old when he died last week.A representative for the Metro Nashville Police Department told The Tennessean that police officers conducted a welfare check at Earle’s apartment on Sunday 23 August, following a report from one of Earle’s friends that they had been unable to contact him."Post Malone tells Joe Rogan he's seen UFOs""Longtime member of The Roots Malik B performs live""Racial bias highlighted on social media between AJ Tracey and 'Glasto Alex' TV appearances""Ed

The singer-songwriter’s death was confirmed in a statement posted to his official Facebook page yesterday (August 24).

A post shared by Justin Townes Earle (@justintownesearle) on Speculation had run toward a possible overdose, not just because of Earle’s young age but his past openness about lifelong struggles with addiction.Earle had revealed in interviews that he had become heavily involved with drugs by the time he was 14, and had multiple experiences with relapsing and rehab. A bio on his website, published when he was 32, referred to “a newfound sobriety.

Chris Willman Music WriterNashville police have said singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle died of a probable drug overdose.Metro Nashville Police Department spokesman Don Aaron told reporters that the time of death had not been determined, but that officers had discovered his body Sunday.

The music world has lost a thoughtful, talented artist far too soon…

RIP #JustinTownesEarle: Live on Letterman 2011: "Harlem River Blues": https://t.co/RpcJYlmNZCIf you don’t know the beautiful music of Justin Townes Earle, just take a listen.

NEW YORK -- Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, a leading performer of American roots music known for his introspective and haunting style, has died at 38. New West Records publicist Brady Brock confirmed his death, but did not immediately provide details.

an announcement on his official Facebook page.“It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin. So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over the years and we hope that his music will continue to guide you on your journeys.

It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin. So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over the years and we hope that his music will continue to guide you on your journeys.

Facebook page. “So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over the years and we hope that his music will continue to guide you on your journeys.

, though a cause of death was not immediately revealed.“It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin,” a post on Earle’s Instagram page read. “So many of you have relied on his music and lyrics over the years and we hope that his music will continue to guide you on your journeys.

“You will be missed dearly Justin.”The post also shared lyrics written by Earle, taken from his song Looking for a Place to Land.The post ends: “I've crossed oceans, Fought freezing rain and blowing sand, I've crossed lines and roads and wondering rivers, Just looking for a place to land”The statement was also posted to Earle’s Facebook account.The cause of Earle’s death is yet to be confirmed.View this post on InstagramEarle released nine albums altogether, starting with 2007’s Yuma.

confirmed the news to Rolling Stone. No cause of death was disclosed.

Justin Townes Earle has died aged 38. The cause of death for the singer/songwriter, the son of country music legend Steve Earle, is not yet known, but his passing was confirmed on social media.

Singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, the son of US musician Steve Earle, has died at the age of 38.