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The Civil Wars

The Civil Wars

All Songs Considered hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton rented a cabin in the woods for a special holiday party, with Kishi Bashi, Dan Deacon, Carrie Brownstein, and more as guests. Mike Brinson/Getty Images hide caption

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Listen to our Holiday Party for the ages

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John Paul White's "Simple Song" appears on the concept album Southern Family, produced by Dave Cobb. Allister Ann/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Simple Song

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Clockwise from upper left: Ryan Adams, Jamie xx, Joy Williams, Eskimeaux Courtesy of the artists hide caption

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New Mix: Ryan Adams, Jamie xx, The Civil Wars' Joy Williams, More

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Joy Williams and John Paul White of The Civil Wars. The duo's new, self-titled album arrives on the heels of canceled tour dates and an ongoing hiatus from performing together. Tec Petaja/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Civil Wars' Joy Williams On The Duo's Fragile Bond

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John Paul White (left) and Joy Williams of The Civil Wars. The duo's second album will be released on August 6. Allister Ann/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Civil Wars performed on Mountain Stage. Brian Blauser/Mountain Stage hide caption

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The Civil Wars On Mountain Stage

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The Civil Wars: A Chance Meeting, An Internet Sensation

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