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Lyle Lovett (born in Klein in unincorporated Harris County , Texas on November 1 , 1957 ) is an American Singer-songwriter . He attended Texas A&M University , studying German and Journalism . Lovett's music career began as a songwriter, but he soon signed with MCA Records in 1986 and released his self-titled debut album. While typically associated with the Country genre, the music of Lyle Lovett is broader in scope. His albums typically incorporate Folk , Swing , Blues , Jazz and Gospel music as well as more traditional country styling. He has won four Grammy Award s, 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 Country 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 ''Prêt-à-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 in 1993 when he married actress Julia Roberts . The couple divorced less than two years later in March 1995. Lovett has dated April Kimble since 1999. His small-town life was again brought to the public's attention on March 28 , 2002 when Lovett was caught by a bull and rammed into a fence before being pulled to safety by two friends on his Uncle Calvin's farm in Klein . Lovett fully recovered after six months and began touring again in the summer of 2003 . Lovett was given an Esky for Surest Thing in Esquire's 2006 Esky Music Awards in the April issue. The magazine says of Lovett: "The secret of Lyle Lovett's endurance comes down to the three C's: class, charisma and consistency. ... In the studio and on stage with his giant orchestra, he's spent two decades gracefully matching genuine songcraft with A-list musicianship." SELECTED DISCOGRAPHY
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