Biography
Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American 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 including Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt, John Denver, The Band, Elvis Costello, Conor Oberst, Mark Knopfler and Dolly Parton.
Awards & recognition
- Americana Award — Duo/Group of the Year · 2016
- Polar Music Prize · 2015
- Americana Award — Duo/Group of the Year · 2013
- Americana Lifetime Achievement Award — Performance · 2002
- Country Music Association Award — Female Vocalist of the Year · 1980
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- Billboard Music Awards
- Grammy Awards
Filmography22 titles
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music
CMT Crossroads
Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle
The Last Waltz
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash
Big Love
The Colbert Report
Sheryl
The King
Austin City Limits
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance
June
Honeysuckle Rose
Ringo & Friends at the Ryman
Revival: The Sam Bush Story