Love and Theft is an American country music duo consisting of vocalists Eric Gunderson and Stephen Barker Liles.

They originally recorded as a trio with vocalist Brian Bandas; after he exited the band, Gunderson and Liles continued as a duo.

Love and Theft was formed in 2006 by Brian Bandas, Stephen Barker Liles, and Eric Gunderson, all three of whom alternated on lead vocals.

Love and Theft made their first Grand Ole Opry performance on March 28, 2009,[3] shortly before the release of the debut single "Runaway."

This song was written by Stephen Barker Liles, Canaan Smith, and Rob Blackledge of Blackjack Billy, and is included on the band's debut album, World Wide Open.

In August 2012, "Angel Eyes" became Love and Theft's first and only Number One single on the Hot Country Songs chart.

[10] The album's second and third singles, "Runnin' Out of Air and "If You Ever Get Lonely," were both minor Top 40 hits on the Billboard Country Airplay charts.

It reached a peak of number 34 on the Billboard Country Airplay charts and in October 2014, it was announced that Love and Theft had parted ways with Sony Music Nashville.