Earle has forged his own brand of American roots music that, in the opinion of most, is poised to dominate the folk-traditional music genre. Since the release of his stellar debut The Good Life in early 2008,Earle has performed at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Fest, Americana Music Awards, the Grand Ole Opry, A Prairie Home Companion, the Newport Folk Festival, and more. Opening for Earle is rising star Eilen Jewell, the singer/ songwriter who has already built an avid following with three rootsy recordings teeming with songs that sound born of speakeasies, honky-tonks, and train rides.