The trend of artists on this list who struggles to find airplay on radio continues with Steve Earle. With the main exception of Copperhead Road, Earle’s music was too Country for Rock stations, and the songs that sounded Country enough were laden with leftist politics which generally does not fit the traditional Country audience. At his core, he is a basic American Roots Rocker who although the parallels that he gets to Bruce Springsteen are not completely unjustified, he may always struggle to find one tenth of Bruce’s audience.
The Bullet Points:
Eligible Since:
2007
Country of Origin:
U.S.A. (Schertz, TX)
Nominated In:
Never
NIHOF’s Favorite Album:
Jerusalem (2002)
NIHOF’s Favorite Song:
Copperhead Road (From Copperhead Road, 1988)
Should Steve Earle be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 73.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.5%
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