Booking Lyle Lovett

Lyle Lovett Biography

Lyle Lovett was born in 1957 in Texas. Although he studied journalism while attending Texas A&M University, Lovett began working as a songwriter in the early 1980’s. Within a few years, he began to garner attention for his own talents and he signed with MCA Records. His debut album, Lyle Lovett, was released in 1986 and featured a skillful blend of gospel, folk, blues, jazz, and country, earning him instant recognition and acclaim.

Over the years, Lyle Lovett has given audiences dozens of successful albums and singles, including: Pontiac (1998), Joshua Judges Ruth (1992), I Love Everybody (1994), The Road to Ensenada (1996), Step Inside this House (1998), My Baby Don’t Tolerate (2003), It’s Not Big It’s Large (2007), and Natural Forces (2009), “Cowboy Man,” “Give Back My Heart,” and “She’s No Lady.” Over the years, however, Lyle Lovett has also launched a notable acting career, appearing in dozens of films and gaining equal recognition for his acting and composing talents. Films in which he has appeared include:  The Open Road, The New Guy, Cookie’s Fortune, The Opposite of Sex, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Short Cuts, and The Player (where he met his wife of two years, Julia Roberts, while filming.)  Lovett has contributed to even more films and television shows in the role of performer or composer, including Walk Hard; The Interpreter; Dr. T & the Women; For Love of the Game; Mumford; Hope Floats; Toy Story; Quiz Show; With Honors; The Firm; The Crying Game; Always; True Blood (with the song “I Will Rise Up”); and Deadwood (with the song “Old Friend.”)

For his achievements, Lyle Lovett has been recognized with four Grammys and innumerous award nominations. His most recent album, Release Me, was released in 2012.