biographical article needs additional citations for verification. Please help by adding reliable sources. Contentious material about living persons that is unsourced or poorly sourced must be removed immediately, especially if potentially libelous or harmful. (November 2008) Lyle Lovett Lovett in a 2005 concert Background information Birth name Lyle Pearce Lovett Born November 1, 1957 (1957-11-01) (age 53) Origin Klein, Texas (USA) Genres Country, alternative country, jazz, blues, western swing, country pop, country rock Occupations Singer, songwriter, record producer, actor Years active 1980–present Labels MCA/Curb Lost Highway/Curb Associated acts Randy Newman, John Hiatt, Joe Ely, Guy Clark, Los Super Seven Website www.LyleLovett.com Lyle Pearce Lovett (born November 1, 1957) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Active since 1980, he has recorded thirteen albums and released 21 singles to date, including his highest entry, the #10 chart hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, "Cowboy Man". Lovett has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. It's Not Big It's Large was released in 2007, where it debuted and peaked at #2 on the Top Country Albums chart. A new studio album, Natural Forces, was released on October 20, 2009 by Lost Highway Records..