Ira Louvin (Ira Lonnie Loudermilk, April 21, 1924 in Section, Alabama - June 20, 1965) is an American country music mandolinist and songwriter. He was a cousin of John D. Loudermilk. Ira and his brother, Charlie Louvin, played together in the close harmony tradition. They were heavily influenced by the Delmore Brothers and Monroe Brothers. Ira played mandolin with Charlie Monroe, guitar player of the Monroe Brothers in the early 1940s. Wikipedia
F rom the close-harmony brother acts of the '30s evolved Charlie and Ira Louvin, ranking among the top duos in country music history. www.alamhof.org/louvin.htm
...Charles & Ira Louvin "Our compositions are about things that we know and have experienced--they are authentic--which is the main reason for their success." (... www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/fame/louvin.html
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