New Jersey Stage 2016: Issue 12 | Page 39

Perhaps no greater compliment can come to a songwriter than that of when one of their peers asks to record their work. Earle has had his material recorded by Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, Emmylou Harris and more as well as current stage mate Colvin. “Well,” he started with some hesitation. “We think it’s kinda fun. I don’t mind hearing the song she’s done the way she does it and we think it’s a lot of fun to share a stage togeth- er. The way we sing together; there’s just something special about it and the two of us have a great connection on stage. The others? Well, I was never able to make a living at it but it is definitely a big deal when you hear a song you wrote on the radio for the first time no matter who has recorded it.” The self titled debut disc has 10 tracks and Earle says that they will be on the menu. “We only have one album,” he said with a laugh, “So, we’ll be playing NOW: Watch Colvin & Earle perform “You’re Right (I’m Wrong)” NJ STAGE 2016 - ISSUE 12 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 39