On January 4, 2021, “New West Records” label released “J.T.”, the 19^th Steve Earl album. It was recorded with his band The Dukes, in 2020, at Electric Ladyland Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Steve Earle. The album is a tribute to Earle’s oldest son, Justin Townes Earle, who died in August, 2020.

Personnel:

• Steve Earle – vocals, guitar, mandolin, octave mandolin, harmonica
• Chris Masterson – vocals, guitar, mandolin, one finger piano
• Eleanor Whitmore – vocals, fiddle, mandolin, organ
• Ricky Ray Jackson – vocals, pedal steel guitar, dobro
• Jeff Hill – vocals, acoustic and electric bass, cello
• Brad Pemberton – vocals, drums, percussion
• Ray Kennedy – recording, mixing, mastering
• John Rooney – recording assistant
• Laurence Kern – guitar technician
• Tom Bejgrowicz – package design, layout
• Tony Fitzpatrick – cover art
• Danny Clinch – photography
• Shervin Lainez – photography
• Sara Sharpe – photography
• Ian Dublin Earle – associate producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Justin Townes Earle, except where noted.

1. I Don’t Care
2. Ain’t Glad I’m Leaving
3. Maria
4. Far Away in Another Town – Justin Townes Earle, Scotty Melton
5. They Killed John Henry
6. Turn Out My Lights – Justin Townes Earle, Scotty Melton
7. Lone Pine Hill
8. Champagne Corolla
9. The Saint of Lost Causes
10. Harlem River Blues
11. Last Words – Steve Earle