Charlie Louvin’s “The Battles Rage On” will be released Tuesday, November 9, 2010. The album is available to
pre-order now, but will not be shipped until the release date.
The Battles Rage On is a sweeping and emotional collection of war songs dating back to the American Civil War, and includes the talents of special guests Del McCoury and Jamie Dailey.
Louvin, a Country Music Hall of Famer, is revered as a true icon of country music. He began his career as one half of The Louvin Brothers, and has released nearly 20 albums spanning over four decades. His music has influenced such acclaimed artists as Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, and The Raconteurs.
In 2004, Livin’, Lovin’ Losin’: Songs of the Louvin Brothers a musical tribute to the Louvin Brothers featuring James Taylor, Merle Haggard, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash won two GRAMMY® Awards for Best Country Album and, Best Country Collaboration.
To everyone who has been concerned about Charlie Louvin, his surgery and his recovery, the following is an update from his son, Sonny Louvin.
Dad came home from the hospital on July 30. The surgery did not go as planned. He will begin using alternative methods of treatment, going forward.
He is home recuperating and gaining back his strength. He is in great spirits, looking forward to singing again, and especially Hosting the Midnight Jamboree on Aug. 21st. Please continue to keep him in your prayers and prayer lines, asking the Good Lord to bless him with a speedy recovery.
As Charlie Louvin turns 83 this July, he is discovering a new foe. He recently went in to see the doctor with what seemed to be a minor complaint, and came back with a diagnosis of stage 2 pancreatic cancer.
Suddenly, the success of his soon-to-be-released, new CD is not nearly as important as Charlie’s victory over one of the most virulent forms of cancer. He has been through a lot in his 83 years, but this hurdle is one he was not counting on.
On July 22nd, Charlie will go in for a complex, six hour surgery at the Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. It’s called the Whipple Procedure.
Charlie’s family and friends are encouraged that he will be in good hands, but they definitely covet your prayers.
Charlie’s Performance Schedule
Of course, Charlie won’t be able to perform for a few weeks after his surgery, but, being the resolute, tough guy that he is, he tentatively hopes he can be back on stage by August 21st, 2010.
Charlie with Kris Kristofferson
Read about the long relationship between Charlie Louvin and Kris Kristofferson at the Light in the Attic Records web site.
We’ve noticed that everyone has been interested in Charlie’s music (of course!), and in his photos (more coming!), but please be sure to take time to visit his “Louvin Links!” page. There are many interesting things in there, and, again, more are coming.
Also, though many have checked on his upcoming shows, we want to be sure you all know to follow the “See Show Details” link on the lower right, to get all the details on Charlie’s upcoming, live performances. You can even add them to your calendar by clicking on the small calendar icon beneath the link.
Welcome!
This is Charlie’s new web site. We’re just getting started with this one. Keep coming back to see what we spring on ya next.
Check out Charlie’s
web site store for great music, T-shirts, and more.
You can listen to music samples, and download songs, too!
For even more items, go to Charlie’s Amazon.com Store by clicking here!
Thanks, for stopping by! We hope you like the new site. Poke around awhile, and come back often!
Other than Charlie’s MySpace page, Charlie Louvin Enterprises neither endorses, nor is affiliated with any other web site bearing his name or the Louvin Brothers name.
