Steve Earle recording an album of songs by his recently deceased son Justin Townes Earle

Steve Earle and his band The Dukes will be recording an album of songs by his son Justin Townes Earle, singer-songwriter who died in August, Rolling Stone reports. The album is set for a January release to coincide with what would've been Earle jr's 39th birthday. Proceeds from the album will go to a trust for Justin's daughter, Etta St. James Earle.