The Civil Wars

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Joy Williams

New music from Joy Williams (of The Civil Wars). “Canary” and “The Trouble With Wanting” from her forthcoming album Front Porch are available now to stream and download.

An update from Joy Williams.

The Civil Wars—made up of duo partners Joy Williams and John Paul White—have regretfully decided to permanently part ways. The difficult decision ends a tumultuous period for the four-time Grammy Award-winning band, who has been on indefinite hiatus since late 2012. As a thank you gift and farewell, the band is offering a download of their rendition of “You Are My Sunshine.” Recorded in 2010, the track was originally released in 2011 as a b-side to the band’s limited edition Barton Hollow 7” vinyl. This is the first time the song has been available digitally in the U.S. Both Joy and John Paul have added their personal words on disbanding here below. Joy Williams comments, “I am saddened and disappointed by the ending of this duo, to say the very least. JP is a tremendous musician, and I will always be grateful for the music we were able to create together. I sincerely hope that ‘You Are My Sunshine’ will be accepted as a token of my gratitude for every single person that has supported our duo throughout the years. I’m so thankful and my heart is full. Looking ahead, I’m excited to share the music that I am writing and recording in the midst of this difficult transition. I’ve loved being back in the studio, and have missed performing live. I look forward to seeing you soon.” John Paul adds, “I would like to express sincere thanks to all who were a part of the arc of The Civil Wars—from the beginning, to the end, and all points in between. My deep appreciation goes out to all who supported, disseminated, and enjoyed the music. Whatever shape or form the next chapter takes, thanks for being a large part of this one.”

Hello, all. John Paul here. I posted this on Monday on Twitter: I want to thank all for their congrats. Truly. My silence has never been ambivalence. I also want to apologize for my omission of Joy, Charlie Peacock, Richie Biggs, and Nate Yetton (among many others) in my thank you's. It was classless and unacceptable, and I hope my personal and public apology can and will be accepted. I can't begin to say how surprised I was by the win, or that I took the podium alone. Multiple states of shock. But no excuse. Thanks also for your patience this past year, and understanding of my stance to devote all energies to my family. It is dearly appreciated. John Paul

Watch John Paul's post-acceptance speech interview backstage after The Civil Wars won their 4th GRAMMY Award last night: http://youtu.be/O9hBgHYO5Dk

Watch John Paul's acceptance speech after The Civil Wars won their 4th GRAMMY Award tonight for From This Valley. #TheGRAMMYs

Congratulations to Joy Williams & John Paul White on their 4th GRAMMY Award for "From This Valley"! Congrats also to Sensibility Music, Columbia Records, Charlie Peacock (producer) & Phil Madeira (co-writer). The GRAMMYs

Congrats to The Civil Wars on their 4th GRAMMY for "From This Valley"! #TheGRAMMYs http://youtu.be/btcGAAahSTs

"From This Valley" is nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance today at #TheGRAMMYs: http://youtu.be/gc5lHNPoXgI

"From This Valley" is nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance today at #TheGRAMMYs: http://youtu.be/gc5lHNPoXgI

'The Civil Wars' has been named the #2 Singer-Songwriter Album of 2013 by the CBC: http://bit.ly/1c4m2IC https://bit.ly/1c4m2IC

'The Civil Wars' is #14 on Amazon.com's 100 Best Albums of 2013: http://amzn.to/1hznBzf

'The Civil Wars' is #7 on The 10 Best Country Albums of 2013 by Entertainment Weekly.

Congratulations Joy and John Paul for your Best Country Duo/Group Performance Grammy nomination for "From This Valley." Have a listen to the song for yourself here!

the Bare Bones EP is out exclusively on iTunes today, featuring alternate & acoustic versions of songs from 'The Civil Wars': http://bit.ly/18AljA0 Track listing: 1. Oh Henry (Alternate Version prod. by Rick Rubin) 2. Eavesdrop (Alternate Version prod. by Rick Rubin) 3. Dust to Dust (Acoustic) 4. From This Valley (Acoustic) 5. The One That Got Away (Acoustic) 6. I Had Me a Girl (Acoustic)

Listen to "Sour Times" from the new Between the Bars 10" vinyl, available Black Friday at your local independent record store. https://soundcloud.com/thecivilwars/sour-times

Celebrate Record Store Day Black Friday with the Between the Bars 10" vinyl. Visit your local, independent record store on November 29 to get the new EP, exclusively at participating stores: http://recordstoreday.com/Venues Track listing: 1. Sour Times 2. Between the Bars 3. Billie Jean 4. Talking in Your Sleep

Joy & Connie Britton on the #CMAawards red carpet! #girlsnightout

Watch as Carrie producer, Kevin Misher, talks about why he chose “Dust To Dust” to be featured in the most pivotal scene of the film. Get your copy of the Carrie soundtrack at Amazon now: http://www.smarturl.it/carrieamz

Watch Joy Williams' interview with Jenna Wolfe from The Today Show about The Civil Wars, music and motherhood...

The new music video for single Dust to Dust will premiere today on VH1's #Top20Countdown. Watch here now...

In case you missed it yesterday, watch the new music video for "Dust to Dust", filmed in Paris.

Watch the music video for Dust to Dust, filmed in Paris.