Emmylou Harris - European Farewell Tour

Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris, 78, is considered one of the most influential voices in country-rock and Americana worldwide. With her distinctive, ethereal voice, powerful emotional impact, and idiosyncratic musical style, she bridged the gap between country and rock since the 1970s. This established her as a singer who inspired both audiences and fellow artists. Her career has spanned more than fifty years. She has released over twenty solo albums and collaborated on countless recordings by other greats. Emmylou Harris's career began in the 1970s when Gram Parsons discovered her and recruited her into his band. Together they recorded the albums "GP" and "Grievous Angel ," after which Harris achieved international success in 1975 with her own album, "Pieces of the Sky ."

Collaborations with Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen

This debut was followed by many successes and numerous collaborations. Harris worked with Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Elvis Costello, among others. She had worldwide hits, including her acclaimed rendition of Chuck Berry's (You Never Can Tell) C'est La Vie (1977), Mister Sandman (1981), and Together Again (1975). She also made a name for herself with her contribution to Bob Dylan's album Desire and her appearance in The Last Waltz , Martin Scorsese's legendary concert film about The Band's farewell concert.

Socially involved

In addition to her musical work, Harris has been a long-standing advocate for social and humanitarian causes, including animal rights. Her rich career was recognized with awards including a star on the Music City Walk of Fame in 2007 and induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008.