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Emmylou Harris

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American singer, songwriter and musician

United StatesMusiciansBorn 1947 · age 79
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Emmylou Harris is an American singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, and activist. She is considered one of the leading music artists behind the country rock genre in the 1970s and the Americana genre in the 1990s. Her music united both country and rock audiences in live performance settings.

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Harris in 1976Harris in 1976In 2006, Harris joined Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame to record All the Roadrunning. Pictured is the pair performing live in The Netherlands.In 2006, Harris joined Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits fame to record All the Roadrunning. Pictured is the pair performing live in The Netherlands.Harris teamed up with Rodney Crowell to record two albums in the 2010s. Pictured above, Crowell and Harris are seen performing in 2012.Harris teamed up with Rodney Crowell to record two albums in the 2010s. Pictured above, Crowell and Harris are seen performing in 2012.

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Awards 7

2016Americana Award for Duo/Group of the Year
2015Polar Music Prize
2013Americana Award for Duo/Group of the Year
2002Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance
1980Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year
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Timeline 5

2015Polar Music PrizeAward
2013Americana Award for Duo/Group of the YearAward
2002Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for PerformanceAward
1980Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the YearAward
1947Born

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Connected to Emmylou 6

Willie NelsonAlso in Honeysuckle Rose (1980)Mark KnopflerAlso in Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006 (2006)Dyan CannonAlso in Honeysuckle Rose (1980)Amy IrvingAlso in Honeysuckle Rose (1980)Priscilla PointerAlso in Honeysuckle Rose (1980)BjörkAlso won Polar Music Prize

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Emmylou Harris is an American singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, and activist. She is considered one of the leading music artists behind the country rock genre in the 1970s and the Americana genre in the 1990s. Her music united both country and rock audiences in live performance settings. Her characteristic voice, musical style and songwriting have been acclaimed by critics and fellow recording artists.

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 79
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