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Emmylou Harris

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Born 02 April 1947.

Emmylou Harris performs as Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers.

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Biography

Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947, Birmingham, Alabama) is an American country singer-songwriter and musician. 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.

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  1. All I Intended To Be 2008

    All I Intended to Be

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

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

  2. Songbird: Rare Tracks & Forgotten Gems 2007

    Songbird: Rare Tracks & Forgotten Gems (disc 1)

    Reviewed by Jon Lusk

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

  3. Stumble Into Grace 2003

    Stumble Into Grace

    Reviewed by Sue Keogh

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

Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris Real Live Roadrunning (2006)
Vocal Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris Western Wall: The Tucson Sessions (1999)
Vocal Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris Trio II (1998)
Vocal Linda Ronstadt Feels Like Home (1995)
Vocal Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris Trio (1987)
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All I Intended to Be

All I Intended To Be

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  2. 9 Old Five and Dimers Like Me
     

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 2 100%

  2. BBC Radio Scotland 31%

  3. BBC Radio nan Gaidheal 18%

  4. BBC Radio Ulster 18%

  5. BBC 6 Music 6%

  6. BBC Four 6%

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