The Civil Wars is an American duo, composed of singer-songwriters Joy Williams and John Paul White. The two met during a Nashville, Tennessee songwriting session in 2008. After releasing a live performance album and a four song EP, their full-length album, Barton Hollow, was released in 2011. The band won the Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and Best Folk Album in 2012.
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I love these guys! I saw/heard them on Austin City Limits and just loved the way their voices “fit.” So glad you’ve found them too.
I just found them. Yes, Wonderful. Would have loved to have seen them live. Have you seen the latest update on their “situation”? Here at this link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/08/04/arts/music/from-the-civil-wars-an-aptly-named-album.html?
Oh no. That’s such a shame. They made beautiful music together.
Their voices are instruments too!
Thought the same thing!
this has been one of my all time favorite duos for two years, they are magical together. thanks ) beth
Beth, sounds like everyone but me has known about them and loved them. Where have I been? 🙂
happened to hear them while driving and listening to an npr show, and they were just kind of a fill in band for the show. fell in love with their voices immediately. sad they have gone their separate ways –
Yes, it is sad. Somehow I think this story is far from over.
Love it…thanks David. 🙂
Me too Carol. Thanks.
Delightful! So full of joy and sass!
They are!
Another fabulous provision of morning music!! Thank you! Loved them and I’m not even a country fan..
Not country guy either. They come across a bit of a hybrid. Thanks Mimi
These guys are good. Saw them on the Country Music awards. Good. As to the breakup — seems to come with he territory (most pop musicians do not walk the line!) On the bright side — if Dylan and Sara hadn’t broken up we wouldn’t have “Blood on the Tracks.”
They are good friend. And you are right on re: Blood on the Tracks
Wonderful. Listening over and over… The intertwining of their voices is enchanting.
It is Sandy. I’ve been playing them on a loop all week.
Amazing…
They are!