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The Civil Wars Thrill Fans With Announcement About New Album this Summer

Dave Wheaton — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:00:43 +0000

When Grammy-winning folk duo the Civil Wars made the announcement that their fall 2012 tour was canceled, music fans around the world were devastated. In fact, it looked like the band was going to break up for good, despite the fact that they teased new music in 2013. But now, Joy Williams and John Paul White have made an great news to share about their upcoming summer album.

Did the Civil Wars Break Up?

Megan Pacella — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:00:46 +0000

While millions of Americans were distracted by the election and polling results, some major news hit the country music circuit. Popular folk duo the Civil Wars posted a message on Tuesday (Nov. 6) that leads fans to believe that they might be breaking up. Citing “internal discord and irreconcilable differences of ambition,” John Paul White [...]

'Nashville' Premiere – What Was the Song Duet at the End of the Show?

Billy Dukes — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:00:40 +0000

While the 'Nashville' premiere episode on ABC was loaded with country music, one performance at the very end by characters Scarlett O'Connor and Gunnar Scott (played by Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio) is receiving the most attention. The song -- 'If I Didn't Go Better' -- was written and originally recorded by a male/female duet that became a Grammy winning act in 2012.

The Civil Wars' Joy Williams Opens Up About the Delivery of Her New Baby

Megan Pacella — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:30:20 +0000

The Civil Wars singer Joy Williams must be superwoman. In addition to constantly wowing fans and critics with her gorgeous vocals, the 29-year-old singer called giving birth to her first baby boy "a breeze." In a recent interview with People, Williams opened up about her labor story and what it's like to be a new mom to baby Miles Alexander, who was born on June 30.

The Civil Wars' Joy Williams Expecting First Child

Brittany Joy Cooper — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

The Civil Wars had quite a week. After winning two Grammy Awards at last night’s ceremony, one for Best Country Duo/Group Performance and one for Best Folk Album, the vintage duo also gave a stellar performance of their ever-popular tune, ‘Barton Hollow.’ Then, backstage after the performance, the female half of the duo, Joy Williams, spilled the beans that she and her husband/the band’s manager Nate Yetton have a bun in the oven.