First authoritative look at the life and music of this seminal artist, Emmylou Harris. From her early collaborations with
country rock legend Gram Parsons, through her work with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton, to her current reign as the queen of alternative
country music, Emmylou Harris has lived a remarkable life on the cutting edge of contemporary music. Born in Birmingham and raised in
Virginia, she debuted as a folk artist in Greenwich Village, playing alongside Jerry Jeff Walker and David Bromberg, before collaborating with
Gram Parsons, forging the country rock sound. With the release of her album, Wrecking Ball, produced by Daniel Lanois, she became a leader
of the alternative country music movement. Her critically acclaimed album, Stumble into Grace, was released in late 2003 and nominated for a
Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
country rock legend Gram Parsons, through her work with Linda Ronstadt and Dolly Parton, to her current reign as the queen of alternative
country music, Emmylou Harris has lived a remarkable life on the cutting edge of contemporary music. Born in Birmingham and raised in
Virginia, she debuted as a folk artist in Greenwich Village, playing alongside Jerry Jeff Walker and David Bromberg, before collaborating with
Gram Parsons, forging the country rock sound. With the release of her album, Wrecking Ball, produced by Daniel Lanois, she became a leader
of the alternative country music movement. Her critically acclaimed album, Stumble into Grace, was released in late 2003 and nominated for a
Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
