Charlie Louvin (Louvin Brothers)

The term "living legend" gets thrown around quite a bit, but it actually applies to Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Louvin. The magical harmonies and depth of feeling found on Louvin Brothers recordings of the 50's and 60's inspired a new generation of musicians, firmly establishing the Louvins' stature as one of the most influential duos in country music history. Charlie Louvin's influence on country, alt-country, and their many sub-genres, is incalculable. The unique harmonies and lyrical folk poetry of the Louvin Brothers have inspired countless covers of their songs by such artists as Johnny Cash, Gram Parsons, the Byrds, Emmylou Harris, Uncle Tupelo, The Raconteurs (with Jack White) and Beck.

* Grand Ole Opry member

* Country Music Hall Of Fame member

* 20 Billboard Top 40 singles as a solo artist

* Grammy Award Winner

* Has influenced nearly three generations of artists including: Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, The Byrds, James Taylor, Lucinda Williams, Old 97’s, Cake, Uncle Tupelo, The Raconteurs and Hank III. * Has toured recently with: Cake, Cheap Trick, Lucinda Williams, Dex Romweber Duo and Old 97’s.

* Has a new record coming out in May on Tompkins Square Records (Universal).

* Nominated for a Lifetime Grammy Award.

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