Divided & United: The Songs Of The Civil War / Var Divided & United: The Songs Of The Civil War / Var CD

ATO Records and music supervisor Randall Poster (MOONRISE KINGDOM, BOARDWALK EMPIRE) have joined forces to release DIVIDED & UNITED, a two-disc set of Civil War songs brought to life through fresh interpretations by the pioneers, Hall of Famers and rising young stars of country, bluegrass, folk and beyond. The collection celebrates music deeply vital to the history and spirit of America in tribute to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Each song offers a unique window on the past, with themes exploring race, identity and reconciliation in a manner that echoes profoundly today. ATO will release the album in Fall 2013. The tremendous talents on DIVIDED & UNITED span several generations and genres: Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton (on a duet with Stuart Duncan), Vince Gill, Lee Ann Womack, Ralph Stanley, AA Bondy, Jamey Johnson, Chris Thile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Taj Mahal, Shovels & Rope, Cowboy Jack Clement, John Doe, Karen Elson and many more. Combined they have won close to 200 GRAMMY Awards, numerous Country Music Awards and include Rock And Roll Hall of Famers, Country Music Hall of Famers and Bluegrass Hall of Famers. DIVIDED & UNITED also features an essay by noted musician, filmmaker and historian John Cohen, who writes: "This record aspires to erase the legacy of segregation and through music seeks reconciliation instead, in order to celebrate a great musical heritage of America, born in pain, war and prejudice."

1. Take Your Gun and Go, John 2. Lorena 3. Wildwood Flower 4. Hell's Broke Loose in Georgia 5. Two Soldiers 6. Marching Through Georgia 7. Dear Old Flag 8. Just Before the Battle, Mother/Farewell, Mother 9. The Fall of Charleston 10. Tenting on the Old Campground 11. Day of Liberty 12. Richmond Is a Hard Road to Travel 13. Two Brothers 14. The Faded Coat of Blue 15. Listen to the Mockingbird 16. Kingdom Come 17. Rebel Soldier 18. The Legend of the Rebel Soldier 19. The Mermaid Song 20. Dixie 21. The Vacant Chair 22. Hard Times 23. Down By the Riverside 24. Old Folks at Home/The Girl I Left Behind Me 25. Secesh 26. The Battle of Antietam 27. Pretty Saro 28. Aura Lee 29. Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier 30. When Johnny Comes Marching Home 31. Battle Cry of Freedom 32. Beautiful Dreamer