Colvin & Earle

Released in 2016, Colvin & Earle represents the culmination of a thirty-year friendship between Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle. While the two had shared stages and covered each other's work for decades, this self-titled effort marks their first full-length collaborative recording. Produced by Buddy Miller at his home studio in Nashville, the album features a mix of original co-writes and carefully selected covers, including a reimagined version of The Rolling Stones' 'Ruby Tuesday.' The project is notable for Earle’s rare foray into co-writing, a process he historically avoided but embraced for Colvin. The backing band, featuring Miller on guitar and Chris Wood on bass, provides a sturdy, soulful foundation that leans into the 'Nashville Sound' without the artifice. Critics praised the album for its lack of pretension and the surprising effectiveness of the duo's vocal contrast, cementing it as a late-career highlight for both artists.