Police: Justin Townes Earle's death was probable overdose

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.

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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 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.

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.

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.