On April 2, 1947, Emmylou Harris, an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, was born. She has released hundreds of albums and singles over the course of her career and won numerous honors, including 14 Grammys, the Polar Music Prize, and inductions into the Grand Ole Opry in 1992 and the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008. 2018 saw her win the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Harris has a wide range of records and a broad body of work as a solo artist, bandleader, composer, interpreter, singer-songwriter, support vocalist, and duet partner. She has worked with a number of musicians.
What is Emmylou Harris doing now?
Emmylou Harris is currently on tour in one country, with six planned concerts. Their next tour stop will be at City Winery – Nashville in Nashville, followed by The Sharon in The Villages.
Harris started playing in a trio again right away with Tom Guidera and Gerry Mule. In 1971, Chris Hillman, a former Byrds member who had taken over the band, saw her sing for fans of the country rock band the Flying Burrito Brothers.
Hillman was captivated by Harris and momentarily considered inviting her to join the group.
Instead, when Gram Parsons was looking for a female vocalist to collaborate with on his debut solo album, GP, Hillman gave him his recommendation.
