New Music Video From John Paul White - "What's So"

New Music Video From The Civil Wars- "Dust to Dust"

New Music Video From The Civil Wars- "Same Old, Same Old"

New Music Video From The Civil Wars- "The One That Got Away"

The Civil Wars Announce New August Album Release

The Civil Wars' sophomore self-titled album will be released August 6 on Sensibility Music/Columbia Records. This is the follow up to the three-time Grammy Award-winning duo's acclaimed debut, Barton Hollow, which is now certified RIAA Gold in the U.S. In advance of the release, the album's first single, "The One That Got Away," is now available to stream and purchase.

The Civil Wars was recorded in Nashville between August 2012 and January 2013. Charlie Peacock was once again at the helm as producer for the album. Additionally, Rick Rubin produced the duo's performance for the track "I Had Me a Girl" in August of 2011. Peacock later completed the track by producing the instrumentation and mix. 

The album was recorded amidst a grueling touring schedule, exhausting workload and a growing disconnect from their families. Personal statements from band-members Joy Williams and John Paul White can be viewed at www.thecivilwars.com.

The Civil Wars Track Listing:

The One That Got Away
I Had Me a Girl
Same Old Same Old
Dust to Dust
Eavesdrop
Devil's Backbone
From This Valley
Tell Mama
Oh Henry
Disarm
Sacred Heart
D'Arline

New Music Video From The Civil Wars- "Long Time Gone"

Gillian Welch, Steve Earle and Jason Isbell Lead The Americana Music Association Award Nominees

The Americana Music Association took to the City of Los Angeles to announce the 2012 nominees for the Americana Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan. Music aficionado John C. Reilly announced the nominations at Thursday’s event hosted by Americana ambassador Jim Lauderdale at The Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre.

The celebration also featured performances by special guests Lucinda Williams, Shelby Lynne and Robert Ellis alongside the Americana All-Star band, led by Buddy Miller with Lauderdale, Greg Leisz, Don Heffington and Don Was. The finale song honored Americana icons; Levon Helm, Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson, who were the heartbeat of the genre, with a loving rendition of ”Will the Circle Be Unbroken.”

A genre that honors the roots of American music and its tapestry of influences, nominees for the 2012 ceremony reflect its brightest talents. From lyricists that articulate the human condition to unrivaled instrumentalists, Americana has been described by The New York Times as "the coolest music scene today."

AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS 2012 Nominees

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Here We Rest - Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive - Steve Earle
The Harrow & The Harvest - Gillian Welch
This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark - Various Artists

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Gillian Welch
Hayes Carll
Jason Isbell
Justin Townes Earle

EMERGING ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Alabama Shakes
Dawes
Deep Dark Woods
Robert Ellis

SONG OF THE YEAR
“Alabama Pines” – Written by Jason Isbell and performed by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
"Come Around" - Written and performed by Sarah Jarosz
“I Love” – Written by Tom T. Hall and performed by Patty Griffin
“Waiting on the Sky to Fall” – Written and performed by Steve Earle

INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR
Buddy Miller
Chris Thile
Darrell Scott
Dave Rawlings

DUO / GROUP OF THE YEAR
Carolina Chocolate Drops
Civil Wars
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Punch Brothers

The Americana Honors & Awards, presented by Nissan, returns to the historically cool Ryman Auditorium on September 12, 2012 (as part of the Americana Music Festival to take place September 12-15, 2012 at various venues throughout Music City). Jim Lauderdale will once again host the Honros & Awards, while Buddy Miller will lead the All-Star Band.

New Music Video From Taylor Swift (featuring The Civil Wars)- "Safe and Sound"

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Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars Bring Home Grammy Hardware

While Adele was the big winner at last night's Grammy Awards, country and roots music was well-represented as well with Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars taking home two statues apiece. Adele was the big winner- she won all six of the Grammy Awards for which she had been nominated, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Album of the Year.

But along with Adele's triumph, Grammys 2012 was also a place to honor, and to mourn, another pop icon: musical legend Whitney Houston, who died on Saturday of still unknown causes.

"We’ve had a death in our family,” host LL Cool J said. He offered “a prayer for a woman we loved, for a fallen sister.”

Country Solo Performance: “Mean,” Taylor Swift
Country Album: “Own the Night,” Lady Antebellum
Country Performance by a Duo or Group: “Barton Hollow,” The Civil Wars
Country Song: “Mean,” Taylor Swift
Folk Album: “Barton Hollow,” The Civil Wars
Bluegrass Album: “Paper Airplane,” Alison Krauss & Union Station
Americana Album: “Ramble at the Ryman,” Levon Helm