Lyle Lovett has carved out an interesting musical career. He is country, yet he pokes fun at convention a lot and tweaks the establishment enough that it took years for him to be accepted.
Yet he’s not confined to country. Somewhat like fellow Texan Willie Nelson, he goes where his muse takes him.
Lovett has delved into blues, swing, gospel and jazz to find his inner gold.
Who else could have written songs like North Dakota or Nobody Loves Me Like My Baby?
Or the playfully bizarre Church?
Through all his music his personality comes through: deeply shy, playful, yet with dark corners he’s willing to explore.