Emmylou Harris

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Born 2 April 1947.

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Biography

Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She has released many chart-topping albums and singles over the course of her career, and has won 12 Grammys and numerous other awards.

In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including Gram Parsons, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Roy Orbison, The Band, Mark Knopfler, Guy Clark, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Rodney Crowell, Neil Young and Steve Earle.

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BBC Reviews

  1. Old Yellow Moon 2013

    Review of Old Yellow Moon

    Reviewed by Ninian Dunnett

    Smiles and tears from country friends reunited.

  2. Hard Bargain 2011

    Review of Hard Bargain

    Reviewed by Nick Barraclough

    These self-penned songs aren’t the match of Emmylou’s highest standards.

  3. All I Intended To Be 2008

    Review of All I Intended To Be

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    Harris is on fine form for this, her first solo album in five years.

  4. Songbird: Rare Tracks & Forgotten Gems 2007

    Review of Songbird: Rare Tracks & Forgotten Gems

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

    Friend of Gram Parsons, alt country icon and all-round wonderful singer. Emmylou's...

  5. Stumble Into Grace 2003

    Review of Stumble Into Grace

    Reviewed by Sue Keogh

    ...An album which sees Harris continuing to push the boundaries of American music...

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