Justin Townes Earle On World Cafe

Americana singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle is back with a new album, Single Mothers, on a new label, Vagrant Records.

Justin is the son of the artist Steve Earle, but lived with his mother, Carol Ann Hunter, from the age of 2 onward. We'll talk about Single Mothers, about his struggles with sobriety, and about why he keeps himself so busy. Be sure to check out the video of Justin performing in our studio.

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Set List

01Call Your Mama

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02My Baby Drives

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03White Gardenias

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04Today And A Lonely Night

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