The Civil Wars consists of John Paul White, hailing from Florence, Alabama and Joy Williams, originally from Santa Cruz, California, but now residing in East Nashville. The duo’s chance meeting fueled an immediate songwriting chemistry and creative synergy. Their second show ever, performed at a sold out Eddie’s Attic, was recorded and released as a free digital album. Barton Hollow, their full-length debut, was released February 1, 2011. It debuted at #1 on iTunes’ album sales chart and at #12 on the Billboard 200. The album came on the heels of a breakout year for the duo, whose remarkably successful free/live album has been downloaded over 100,000 times. Additionally, their 2009 four song EP, Poison & Wine, debuted at #4 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top Albums chart. The EP’s title track and first single was played in full on Grey’s Anatomy (episode 609, “New History”), and its accompanying music video has been viewed well over a million times on YouTube. They released the album The Civil Wars in 2013. The Civil Wars continues to tour the country.