See also, The Kinfolks discography.
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Louis Lindberg Owens (August 17, 1933 – April 2, 2014) was a singer, songwriter, musician, and music producer. He was the sixth of eight children born to Rev. Jake Owens and his wife Rena. He started performing alongside his brothers John Henry and Bill in the late 1940s. During 1958 and 1959, he performed on the Goldband label singles of his relatives and his niece Dolly Parton's very first single, "Puppy Love". Following his service in the U.S. Army, he resumed making music with his brother Bill and supporting Dolly during live performances. Throughout the 1960s, he recorded several singles under his own name.

In 1967, Louis became a partner at Owepar Publishing with Dolly and his brother Bill, where he handled the business while also supervising the construction of the original Fireside Studios. After departing from Owepar in 1975, Louis managed the independent label Royal American Records and established Louis Owens Enterprises, the first Nashville-based firm to produce and sell tour merchandise for country artists. He appeared in Dolly's 1984 movie, Rhinestone, as part of the band Wild Possum. Louis left the music industry in the mid-1980s, but continued to perform with his siblings at Dollywood as The Kinfolks. Louis' wife Colleen was Dolly's hairdresser for many years. Louis and Colleen had two sons, Jeffrey and Richie.

Singles

A-SIDE / B-SIDE (LABEL; CATALOG #; RELEASE DATE)
​Robert Owens and the Nite Twisters (Bill and Louis Owens):
  • ​Wrapped Around Your Finger / Never Had the Blues (Folk-Star; F-1111/F-1112; 1954)
Robert Owens and the Owens Singers (Bill and Louis Owens):
  • I'm Too Tired to Rock / Father (Goldband; 45-1069; 1958)​
Louis Owens:
  • Wish I Had My Troubles Back / Begging for More (Little Pigeon; 45-101; 1966)
Louie Owens:
  • What Am I Doing Here / Honey You're Not Fooling Me (Nashville; NV 5262; 1966)
Bill and Louis Owens:
  • Got to Pull Myself Together / Home Cooking (REM; 45-410; 1967)
Louie Valentine:
  • I've Gotta Stay High / Practice What You Preach (Great Record Co.; 1160; 1968)

Other album appearances

​TITLE / ARTIST / ALBUM / YEAR

* Louis provided backing vocals on "Shine On" as a member of The House of Prayer Congregation.
** Louis provided backing vocals on these tracks as a member of The Kinfolks.