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Lyle Lovett (born in Klein, Texas on November 1,
1957) is an United States|American
singer-songwriter.

He attended Texas A&M University, studying German
language|German and Journalism. Lovett's music
career began as a songwriter, but he soon signed
with Music Corporation of America|MCA Records in
1986 and released his self-titled debut album.  A
selected discography of his musical work is below.

While typically associated with the country
music|country genre, the music of Lyle Lovett is
broader in scope.  His albums typically
incorporate Folk music|folk, Swing (genre)|swing,
blues, jazz and Gospel music|gospel music as well
as more traditional country styling.

He has won four Grammy Awards, including Best
Country Album (1996 for The Road to Ensenada),
Best Country Duo/Group with Vocal (1994 for "Blues
For Dixie" with Asleep at the Wheel), Best Pop
Vocal Collaboration (1994 for "Funny How Time
Slips Away" with Al Green), and Best County Male
Vocal (1989 for Lyle Lovett and His Large Band).

Away from music, Lovett has acted in a number of
films including three directed by Robert Altman -
The Player (1992), Short Cuts (1993) and
PrĂȘt-Ă -Porter (film)|PrĂȘt-Ă -Porter (1994) -
and The Opposite of Sex starring Christina Ricci. 
More recently, he has acted in The New Guy (2002).
His television acting forays include Mad About You
and Dharma & Greg.

Lovett's personal life was brought to the fore
during the mid-1990s when he married actress Julia
Roberts.  The couple divorced in March 1995 after
less than two years of marriage. He has been with
his girlfriend, April, since 1999.

His small-town life was again brought to the
public's attention on March 28, 2002 when Lyle was
trampled by a bull on his uncle's farm in Klein,
Texas|Klein. Lyle attempted to aid his uncle,
Calvin Klein, and was caught by the bull and
rammed into a fence before being pulled to safety
by two friends. While the injury was serious, Lyle
made a full recovery after six months and began
touring again in the summer of 2003.

==Selected discography==

* My Baby Don't Tolerate (September 2003)
* Smile (February 2003)
* Anthology, Vol. 1: Cowboy Man (October 2001)
* Dr. T & the Women Soundtrack (October 2000)
* Live In Texas (June 1999)
* Step Inside This House (September 1998)
* The Road To Ensenada (June 1996)
* I Love Everybody (September 1994)
* Joshua Judges Ruth (March 1992)
* Lyle Lovett and His Large Band (January 1989)
* Pontiac (January 1988)
* Lyle Lovett (1986)

==External links==
*http://www.newyorker.com/online/content/?040301on
_onlineonly02 The Thinking Man's Cowboy, by Matt
Dellinger, New Yorker, February 23, 2004.
*http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2002/2002-05-1
0-lyle-lovett.htm Lovett charges ahead with his
career - USA Today, May 10, 2002.
*http://www.lylelovett.net/articles/foxnews.html
Lyle Lovett Trampled by Bull, Hospitalized With
Broken Leg - FOX News, March 29, 2002.