Frank Turner, Stephen King and Billy Bragg pay out tribute to Justin Townes Earle who has died

Frank Turner, Billy Bragg and Stephen King are between a host of stars who have paid tribute to Nashville singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle, who has died aged 38.

A statement together with a photo of Earle was posted to the musician’s official Fb website page previously now (August 24). It reads: “It is with incredible unhappiness that we tell you of the passing of our son, husband, father and pal Justin.

“So lots of of you have relied on his tunes and lyrics more than the years and we hope that his songs will continue on to manual you on your journeys.”

The put up also shared lyrics from Earle’s 2014 keep track of, ‘Looking for a Place to Land’, taken from ‘Single Mothers’: “I’ve crossed oceans / Fought freezing rain and blowing sand / I have crossed lines and roadways and questioning rivers / Just hunting for a spot to land”.

See it underneath.

The son of Steve Earle, Justin shared nine albums all through his profession, with the latest – ‘The Saint Of Missing Causes’ – unveiled in Might of previous 12 months.

Earle’s result in of loss of life is not recognized to the community at the time of producing.

On social media, tributes to Earle had been shared by his contemporaries, musicians and fans.

Folks group The Head and The Heart said in a tweet: “We experienced the satisfaction of playing a several exhibits with each other. He was this kind of an huge songwriter and reliable soul.”

Frank Turner extra: “Sad information about Justin Townes Earle. We performed a handful of shows with each other around the several years. He was a 7 days young than me but constantly felt like an more mature soul. A type dude and a wonderful songwriter. RIP.”

Billy Bragg also expressed his sadness, writing: “I’m saddened to hear that we have shed Justin Townes Earle and at this sort of a youthful age. I worked with him final yr and found him to be a outstanding songwriter and generous soul. My ideas go out to his relatives and mates.”

In the meantime, author Stephen King compensated his respects. “It seems that Justin Townes Earle has died. I hope it is a hoax but fear it is not. What a decline,” he reported.

You can read a host of tributes under:

RIP Justin Townes Earle…

We experienced the enjoyment of taking part in a couple of shows jointly. He was these kinds of an enormous songwriter and reliable soul. This 12 months is a thief.

— The Head & The Coronary heart (@headandtheheart) August 24, 2020

It appears that Justin Townes Earle has died. I hope it really is a hoax but panic it is not. What a decline.

— Stephen King (@StephenKing) August 24, 2020

Unhappy news about Justin Townes Earle. We performed a handful of displays alongside one another more than the yrs. He was a week more youthful than me but constantly felt like an more mature soul. A type male and a great songwriter. RIP.

— Frank Turner (@frankturner) August 24, 2020

I am saddened to hear that we have misplaced Justin Townes Earle and at this kind of a youthful age. I worked with him previous yr and located him to be a good songwriter and generous soul. My ideas go out to his household and friends.

— Billy Bragg (@billybragg) August 24, 2020

sending appreciate and condolences to Steve Earle and the total relatives of Justin Townes Earle… he was generally variety to me and he’s absent too soon

— Margo Price (@MissMargoPrice) August 24, 2020

My friend, Justin Townes Earle, has handed absent. This kind of a huge songwriter…he took me on 2 tours and usually handled me so kindly….he understood struggle, he understood joy…I noticed him at the peaks and valleys of both equally through the 13 several years I realized him…we will miss out on you JT ❤ pic.twitter.com/rq74Qu3Hif

— Samantha Crain (@sjcrain) August 24, 2020

Experienced a lot of fantastic situations and made a great deal of very good music with JTE. So sad for his family members tonight.

— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) August 24, 2020

I am further than heartbroken. You have been my muse, my good friend, and my brother. I will usually don’t forget your kindness. Your music will dwell permanently. You can rest easy now. #justinTownesEarle pic.twitter.com/E9vKDlQSWh

— Sammy Brue (@SammyBrue) August 24, 2020

Just saw Justin Townes Earle died. I love his music. So pretty unhappy.

— Larry Hooper (@Hooper) August 24, 2020

Rest of peace, Justin Townes Earle. Labored his 5 albums on Bloodshot Information and was so variety, so grateful of the great matters new music introduced to him. Nothing’s gonna modify the way I truly feel about you now. pic.twitter.com/op1q0sFnDY

— Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) August 24, 2020

RIP Justin Townes Earle…
We experienced the honor of having him perform our phase. He was this kind of an amazing songwriter and gifted soul. Our hearts go out to his family members and friends, and every person who was touched by his new music. 📸: @DinoPhoto pic.twitter.com/4QB28lT7B0

— The Capitol Theatre 🐿 (@capitoltheatre) August 24, 2020

Relaxation In Peace, Justin Townes Earle. He was an unbelievable talent. https://t.co/6sbXYjD1Z1 pic.twitter.com/bXsFUD82aG

— Fortunate Kinds (@FortunateOnesNL) August 24, 2020

1st my close friend Ron from the Supersuckers, now Justin Townes Earle who I knew & played shows with…this is so unfortunate. My heart breaks for Steve & the Earle relatives. ❤️🙏

— JESSE DAYTON (@jessedayton) August 24, 2020