Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Biography Early life Lovett was born in the unincorporated region of Klein, Harris County (suburban Houston),Texas, the son of Bernell (née Klein), a training specialist, and William Lovett, a marketing executive.http://www.filmreference.com/film/87/Lyle-Lovett.html He was raised Lutheran.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1501840 Lovett attended Texas A&M University, where he studied German and journalism, and lived next door to Robert Earl Keen. Career Lovett's music career began as a songwriter, but he soon signed with MCA Records in 1986 and released his eponymous debut album. While typically associated with the country genre, Lovett's compositions often incorporate folk, swing, blues, jazz and gospel music as well as more traditional country styling. He has won four Grammy Awards, i

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