Stephen Fain "Steve" Earle (born January 17, 1955 in Hampton, Virginia) is an American country/rock singer-songwriter. He has received a total of fourteen nominations for Grammy Awards and has won three; one for Best Contemporary Folk Album for "The Revolution Starts Now", one for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album (Vocal or Instrumental) for "Washington Square Serenade" and one for Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for "Townes". 