Charlie Louvin Releasing The Battle Rages On November 9th

Charlie Louvin’s The Battles Rage On will be released Tuesday, November 9, 2010. The album is available to pre-order now, but will not be shipped until the release date.

The Battles Rage On is a sweeping and emotional collection of war songs dating back to the American Civil War, and includes the talents of special guests Del McCoury and Jamie Dailey.

Louvin, a Country Music Hall of Famer, is revered as a true icon of country music. He began his career as one half of The Louvin Brothers, and has released nearly 20 albums spanning over four decades. His music has influenced such acclaimed artists as Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, and The Raconteurs.

The title of the album has special meaning. As Charlie Louvin was turning 83 this year, he discovered a new foe. He has been fighting a recent diagnosis of stage 2 pancreatic cancer.

Track Listing:
  1. Smoke on the Water

  2. More Than a Name On a Wall
  3. I Wonder If They Ever Think of Me
  4. There's a Star Spangled Banner
  5. Just Before the Battle Mother
  6. What We're Fighting For
  7. Mother I Thank You for the Bible
  8. A Soldier's Last Letter
  9. Weapon of Prayer
10. Robe of White
11. Searching for a Soldier's Grave
12. Down by the Riverside