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Charlie Louvin: 1927-2011

Country music legend Charlie Louvin died early this morning. He was 83....  read more

Those Darlins Announce Fall Tour Dates

Those Darlins have a decidedly unique living situation. The eclectic trio, whose music taps into rock, pop, punk and country, all cohabitate in a house outside of Nashville in Murfreesboro, Tenn. In their yard, "littered with musical instruments and cast-off whiskey bottles, they stick wires in the spindle holes of old LPs, hang them from a magnolia tree, and shoot them with BB guns."...  read more

Every Day Should Be Record Store Day: 10 Reasons to Visit Your Local Indie Music Shop

Today marks the second-annual celebration of Record Store Day, a holiday that, around these parts, we think deserves as much recognition as any of those other days that Hallmark exploits to try and sell you stuff. We've said it before, but it bears repeating: The record store is a good thing. Visit a local shop near you today and spend some money. Here are but a few reasons why:...  read more

Charlie Louvin set to tour in early February

Country Music Hall Famer Charlie Louvin will start touring in early February in support of his two 2008 releases, Steps to Heaven and Charlie Louvin Sings Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs....  read more

Charlie Louvin readies two albums, tours with Old 97's

Octogenarian country musician Charlie Louvin is set to release not one, but two albums this year: Steps to Heaven on Sept. 16, and Charlie Louvin Sings Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs on Dec. 9. Fans will be able to hear some of his new material when the music legend jumps on tour with the Old 97's in October. ...  read more

Charlie Louvin to release two new albums

If you thought that Charlie Louvin's 2007 self-titled disc—which featured guest performances from Louvin-influenced artists like Elvis Costello, Jeff Tweedy (Wilco), Will Oldham (Bonnie 'Prince' Billy) and...  read more

Charlie Louvin to support Lucinda Williams

Most people who make it to 80 probably spend their days kicking back or mourning the Bob Barker-shaped void on television. But legend Charlie Louvin—who recently celebrated the big eight-oh—is now on tour with Lucinda Williams supporting his acclaimed self-titled release. The Country Music Hall of Famer will open for Williams before continuing his birthday tour. The dates supporting Williams: July: 14 - Kansas City, Mo. @ Crossroads 15 - St Louis, Mo. @ The Pageant 17 – Lexington, Ky. @ Kentucky Theater 18 – Lewiston, N.Y. @ Artpark 19 – Rochester, N.Y. @ High Falls Festival 21 – Pittsburgh,...  read more

Charlie Louvin

Modern stars lend their voices to his latest effort, but after 40 years, Charlie Louvin is still searching for his brother’s high tenor.  read more