Charlie Louvin

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As half of the Louvin Brothers, Charlie Louvin (born Charlie Elzer Loudermilk on July 7, 1927) was one of the most influential musicians of the '40s and '50s; the Louvins defined close harmony duet singing for several generations of country fans. After the Louvins disbanded in 1963, Charlie began a solo career, recording for Capitol Records until 1972. During that time, he had two Top Ten hits -- "I Don't Love You Anymore" (number four, 1964) and "See the Big Man Cry" (number seven, 1965) -- as well as a series of minor hits. Louvin continued to perform and record for a variety of labels into the 21st century. The eponymous album Charlie Louvin was released in 2007 on the Tompkins Square label and featured a cast of characters including George Jones, Elvis Costello, Marty Stuart, Tom T. Hall, and Jeff Tweedy. It was nominated for a Grammy Award the following year, thus prompting Louvin to continue releasing new material. Steps to Heaven, a collection of traditional gospel tunes, arrived in 2008, followed two months later by the tragedy-themed Charlie Louvin Sings Murder Ballads and Disaster Songs. Two albums were released in 2010: The Battles Rage On, produced by Mitchell Brown and featuring songs about war and redemption; and Hickory Wind, a live set recorded at City Auditorium in Waycross, GA in 2009. Charlie Louvin died of complications from pancreatic cancer on January 26, 2011; he was 83 years old. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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  • Charlie Louvin autographing a Hatch Show Print poster for a fan at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store
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    Charlie Louvin autographing a Hatch Show Print poster for a fan at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store
    Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  • Country Music Hall of Fame members join together to sing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on May 17, 2009.
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    Country Music Hall of Fame members join together to sing "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on May 17, 2009.
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  • Charlie Louvin (left) and Phil Everly arrive at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on May 17, 2009.
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    Charlie Louvin (left) and Phil Everly arrive at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on May 17, 2009.
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  • Charlie Louvin is interviewed by Brenda Lee at the Grammy-nominee party held Monday night (Jan. 26) at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville.
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    Charlie Louvin is interviewed by Brenda Lee at the Grammy-nominee party held Monday night (Jan. 26) at Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville.
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  • Charlie Louvin performs at Big State Festival in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2007.
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    Charlie Louvin performs at Big State Festival in College Station, Texas, on Oct. 13, 2007.
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  • Charlie Louvin performs at 2007 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
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    Charlie Louvin performs at 2007 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
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  • Charlie Louvin performs at 2007 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
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    Charlie Louvin performs at 2007 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
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  • Charlie Louvin performs at 2007 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
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    Charlie Louvin performs at 2007 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn.
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    Charlie Louvin set to tour in early February
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    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 S...
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    At 81, Charlie Louvin rides career resurgence
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    the bottle, and it took a toll on the music. The brothers split up in 1963. Ira died in a car crash a couple years later. Sometimes, even today, Charl...
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    Charlie Louvin readies two albums, tours with Old 97's
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    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 Sing...
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    Country Music Star Charlie Louvin Dies at 83
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    Charlie Louvin, half of the country and gospel music duo the Louvin Brothers, has died at the age of 83 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The sin...
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    Charlie Louvin: 1927-2011
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    enduring duos for over four decades, which also featured his older brother, Ira on mandolin and high tenor harmonies. The groundbreaking duo anticipat...
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    Charlie Louvin: 1927-2011
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    suffering various medical problems over the last year... Funeral services pending." Louvin had been an active musician since the 1940's, and was most ...
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    R.I.P. Country Music Great Charlie Louvin
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    Louvin, Emmylou Harris & Vern Gosdin: "Love & Wealth" Charlie Louvin: "Ira" (music video): Charlie Louvin: "Weapon of Prayer" (music video): ... R.I.P...
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    Charlie Louvin, Country Music Hall Of Famer, Dies At 83
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    of country music Charlie's solo career was just as successful and relevant. But his greatest legacy was Charlie Louvin the man, husband, father and fr...
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    Charlie Louvin, Country Music Hall Of Famer, Dies At 83
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    Charlie Louvin, one half of the country music duo the Louvin Brothers, has died due to complications from pancreatic cancer. He was 83. Read our 2007 ...
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    RIP Charlie Louvin
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    Country music legendCharlie Louvinpassed away from pancreatic cancer at his home in Wartrace, Tenn., early this morning, according to multiple reports...
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Discography

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  • The Battles Rage On (2010)
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    The Battles Rage On (2010)
    True North Records
  • Hickory Wind: Live at the Gram Parsons Guitar Pull Waycross GA (2010)
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    Hickory Wind: Live at the Gram Parsons Guitar Pull Waycross GA (2010)
    Tompkins Square
  • Sings Murder Ballads and Disaster Songs (2008)
    Charlie Louvin
    Sings Murder Ballads and Disaster Songs (2008)
    Tompkins Square
  • Steps to Heaven (2008)
    Charlie Louvin
    Steps to Heaven (2008)
    Tompkins Square
  • Live at Shake It Records (2007)
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    Live at Shake It Records (2007)
    Tompkins Square
  • Charlie Louvin [2007] (2007)
    Charlie Louvin
    Charlie Louvin [2007] (2007)
    Tompkins Square
  • Echoes of the Louvin Brothers [Bonus Tracks] (2006)
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    Echoes of the Louvin Brothers [Bonus Tracks] (2006)
    Varèse Sarabande
  • The Sound of Days to Come (2002)
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    The Sound of Days to Come (2002)
    Country Discovery Records
  • Live in Holland (1995)
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    Live in Holland (1995)
    Munich (Netherlands)
  • Hoping That You're Hoping (1992)
    Charlie Louvin
    Hoping That You're Hoping (1992)
    Copper Creek
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