The Civil Wars duo of Joy Williams and John Paul White officially announced that the band is no more. Fans already knew there had been a loss of real-life harmony between the two and that they had gone on hiatus in 2012. They then put out a self-titled album, which gave some hope, despite the dark clouds on the cover. But on their website now they have announced they will not be creating another. The website notes, “The difficult decision ends a tumultuous period for the four-time Grammy Award-winning band, who has been on indefinite hiatus since late 2012.”
In consolation, Williams and White announced they are giving away a free download of “You Are My Sunshine” that was recorded in 2010. The track was originally released in 2011 as a B-side to the limited edition Barton Hollow 7” vinyl release. So, you are getting no more music from The Civil Wars, but you can go to their website for this goodbye gift.
For some more music from The Civil Wars, check out these other songs from Barton Hollow (2011). We wish Williams and White well and look forward to whatever music they make by themselves in the future. RIP Civil Wars.
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