◇ image via WikipediaJustin Townes Earle
Justin Townes Earle is a Americana act. Their sound grew out of Townes Van Zandt, Amanda Shires and Steve Earle. Those roots explain a lot about how Justin Townes Earle arrange songs and choose their tones. They run in the same orbit as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jason Isbell, Josh Ritter, Turnpike Troubadours and Whiskeytown, sharing audiences, venues and reference points rather than a straight line of influence. Their influence carried into Wanda Jackson, Tyler Childers, Charley Crockett, Sierra Ferrell and The Felice Brothers, where the same ideas turn up rearranged for a later generation. Altogether the chart holds 19 connections around Justin Townes Earle, reaching back through Townes Van Zandt and forward to Wanda Jackson. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.
Hover or focus a star to read the connection. Click any star to make it the new centre.
Justin Townes Earle connections
Justin Townes Earle grew out of Townes Van Zandt, Amanda Shires and Steve Earle, shares an orbit with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jason Isbell, Josh Ritter and Turnpike Troubadours, went on to shape Wanda Jackson, Tyler Childers, Charley Crockett and Sierra Ferrell. 19 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.
Who influenced Justin Townes Earle
Sounds and acts that shaped Justin Townes Earle.
Artists similar to Justin Townes Earle
Artists and scenes sharing an orbit with Justin Townes Earle.
Bands Justin Townes Earle shaped
Where the influence of Justin Townes Earle travelled next.
Ideas. Vote for what you want to see next
Shapes the roadmapMusic Personality
Your taste as a shareable persona card, with a witty roast.
Quizzes & badges
Music quizzes that earn badges and climb a leaderboard.
Friend / taste matching
Match your taste with friends and see your overlap.
Gaps
Bands you've missed that listeners with similar taste already love.