The Civil Wars is an indie folk duo that hails from Nashville, Tennessee. The dynamic duo consists of singer-songwriters Joy Williams and John Paul White. The Grammy award-winning duo met in 2008 when they were writing songs at a music studio in Nashville.
Williams said the reason behind the band's name came from driving around looking at all the Civil War monuments. The Civil Wars received a Grammy Award for Best Country/Group Performance and Best Folk album in 2012.
The Civil Wars' most recent album is their self titled album The Civil Wars. Though the band announced they were on hiatus in November 2012, in June 2013 they released hit single "The One That Got Away" from their Civil Wars album which was featured in the ABC Family show Ravenswood and also played in the 2013 remake of Stephen King's Carrie.
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down The Civil Wars top ten singles that include “The One That Got Away ” to “Barton Hollow.” Did your favorite The Civil Wars song not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite.
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10. “Same Old Same Old” is off their 2013 album The Civil Wars. Both Williams and White have phenomenal voices as they sing about monogamy. The soft acoustic sound in the background makes the song painfully beautiful and evokes so many emotions.
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9. “To Whom It May Concern” is off their 2011 album Barton Hollow. The duo sing in complete harmony that flows perfectly with warm serene acoustic guitar in the background.
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8. “From This Valley” is off their 2013 album The Civil Wars. This song embraces their country folksy sound that can be easily become mainstream. It is an uplifting song where the lyrics bring the vivid images in your head alive.
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7. “Dust to Dust” is off their 2013 album The Civil Wars. It is a touching song about being lonely. Williams sultry vocals starts the song off and it progresses with White’s dreary voice. The instrumental break in the song is epically flawless and adds to the emotionally charged vibe.
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6. “I Had Me a Girl” is off their 2013 album The Civil Wars. This song combines the elements of rock, folk and a touch of country. The use of the harmonious "Oooooooo/Ooooooohhhhohhhh/Oooooo/Ooooohhhhhhhhh" gives the song a seductive vibe as the electric guitar riffs add an edgy appeal.
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5. “20 Years” is off their 2011 album Barton Hollow. The addictive acoustic guitar harmonizes the chemistry of Joy and Williams’ voices.
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4. “Barton Hollow” is title track off their 2011 album Barton Hollow. It is one of the most memorable tracks from the duo. It is a foot stomping folksy song that will have you dancing and singing along.
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3. “The One That Got Away” is off their 2013 album The Civil Wars. It is a powerful thrilling song of regret. The passion and emotions shine through the song as the duo bare their heart and soul.
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2. “Falling” is off their 2011 album Barton Hollow. It is a soft melodic love song that showcases the endless talent of the dynamic duo.
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1. “Poison & Wine” is off their 2011 album Barton Hollow. This song embodies the duo’s signature sound, and the perfect harmony of their voices. It paints a story of two lovers that are emotionally drained, but find themselves back together over and over again.