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As Colvin & Earle, longtime friends and admirers Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle have united to record their self-titled debut, a true standout in careers already filled with pinnacles and masterpieces. Produced by the masterful Buddy Miller and recorded in his living room studio, Colvin & Earle contains six co-written originals plus inspired covers including the Rolling Stones 'Ruby Tuesday,' and Emmylou Harris 'Raise the Dead.' Few things can touch the magic of artists so in tune that they seem to be able to read each other s minds. Colvin & Earle is a prime showcase for their inimitable vocals and mesmerizing guitar playing, a flawless example of the creative process gelling into a gorgeous, cohesive whole. For this pair, both considered to be among America s greatest living songwriters, Colvin & Earle showcase one of the finest records of their storied careers.
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Shawn Colvin is a singer-songwriter and musician. She began performing in bands in the late 1970s, and after years of honing her skills in Austin, Texas, and the New York folk scene Colvin released her debut album Steady On in 1989, earning a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Her breakthrough success was the album A Few Small Repairs in 1996, featuring the song Sunny Came Home, a top-ten hit which won Grammys for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Colvin has released ten albums, won three Grammy Awards and been nominated for seven others.
