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The Louvin Brothers

Active

1940s - 1960s

Formed

July 4, 1940 in Alabama

Disbanded

August 18, 1963

Genre

Country Religious

Styles

Bluegrass Close Harmony Traditional Bluegrass Traditional Country Bluegrass-Gospel Gospel

Group Members

Charlie Louvin Ira Louvin
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The Louvin Brothers

Biography by David Vinopal

One of the top close-harmony acts in country music history, with Ira's incredibly high, pure tenor against Charlie's emotional melody tenor.
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Album Highlights

  • Satan Is Real
    The Louvin Brothers
    Satan Is Real
  • Tragic Songs of Life
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    Tragic Songs of Life
  • My Baby's Gone
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    My Baby's Gone
  • The Family Who Prays
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    The Family Who Prays
  • Sing the Great Roy Acuff Songs
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  • When I Stop Dreaming: The Best of the Louvin Brothers
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