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Steve Earle & the Dukes, “J.T." (New West)Steve Earle has recorded tribute albums before, to songwriting mentors Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark. But this one is different.Maybe that's because he started recording it just months after his son, Justin Townes Earle, died alone in his Nashville apartment of an accidental overdose at the age of 38.

Chris Willman Music WriterWhile they both were alive, Steve Earle and his son Justin Townes Earle strived to keep their careers and identities separate, only occasionally meeting up for any musical purposes. Since Justin died in August, however, there’s been no need for his father to stand on any such formality.

Steve Earle has announced that he will release a cover album of songs written by his late son, Justin Townes Earle.Making the announcement today (September 17), Earle intends on recording the album sometime in the next month with his band, The Dukes.

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.

Americana star Justin Townes Earle has passed away at the age of 38. A post on his official Facebook page confirmed the news, as Pitchfork points out, stating: “It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin.

“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”It is with tremendous sadness that we inform you of the passing of our son, husband, father and friend Justin.