NASHVILLE - American Taliban fighter John Walker Lindh is glorified and called Jesus-like in a country-rock song to be released soon by maverick singer-songwriter Steve Earle.

Earle's lyrics describe the United States as "the land of the infidel." Those fighting Osama bin Laden's declared jihad against the United States and Jews are said to have hearts "pure and strong."

"This puts [Earle] in the same category as Jane Fonda and John Walker and all those people who hate America," said Nashville talk- show host Steve Gill.