Amoeba Music

By J Poet

Emmylou Harris never became a superstar, but her interpretative singing, fine songwriting and good taste have made her a trendsetter even before her major label debut, Pieces of the Sky (1975 Reprise), introduced her to the world at large. With the exception of her big hits, Roses in the Snow (1980 Warner), Evangeline (1981 Warner) and Trio (1987 Warner), it took years for most of her albums to sell enough to go gold, but she was a traditionalist, roots rocker and Americana icon before the genres were invented and one of the most successful west coast country rock pioneers. After 40 years of music making and a dozen Grammys, she retains her aching vocal quality while her choice of cover material has helped... Read More

City Of Origin:

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Genre:

Country

Birthdate:

04/02/1947