A singer, songwriter, and guitarist from the United States, Emmylou Harris was born on April 2, 1947.
Over the course of her career, she has put out a large number of albums and singles and has garnered numerous accolades, including 14 Grammy Awards, the Polar Music Prize, and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008.
She has also been nominated for numerous other awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Polar Music Prize. 2018 saw the awarding of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement to her.
Emmylou Harris top music
Don Gibson first composed and released “Sweet Dreams” in 1955; it has since been covered by a wide range of musicians, including Patsy Cline and Faron Young. However, Harris’ rendition was the most popular. The song, from her 1976 album Elite Hotel, debuted at the top of the country music charts.
As a solo artist, bandleader, composer interpreter, singer-songwriter, backup vocalist, and duet partner, Harris has a diverse body of work and albums. She has collaborated with several musicians.
Emmylou Harris awards
The Grammy Awards honour great musical performances. Out of 48 nominations, Harris has won 14.
