Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris

🎂 2nd April 1947 (78 yrs) 📍 Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Known For

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

Biography

Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. In addition to her work as a solo artist and bandleader, both as an interpreter of other composers' works and as a singer-songwriter, she is a sought-after backing vocalist and duet partner, working with numerous other artists including Gram Parsons, Bob Dylan, Warren Zevon, Linda Ronstadt, John Denver, The Band, Elvis Costello, Conor Oberst, Mark Knopfler and Dolly Parton.

Emmylou Harris

Movies Featuring Emmylou Harris

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery

Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery (2025)

as Self
Ringo & Friends at the Ryman

Ringo & Friends at the Ryman (2025)

as Self
Kris Kristofferson: Life & Songs

Kris Kristofferson: Life & Songs (2025)

as Self (archive footage)
Nanci Griffith: From a Distance

Nanci Griffith: From a Distance (2024)

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony

Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame: Inaugural Induction Ceremony (2024)

as Self - interviewee
Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration In Words and Music

Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska: A Celebration In Words and Music (2024)

June

June (2023)

as Self
Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll

Dolly Parton - From Rhinestones to Rock & Roll (2023)

as Self
Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM

Feast Your Ears: The Story of WHFS 102.3 FM (2023)

as Performer
Sheryl

Sheryl (2022)

as Self
Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival

Leftover Feelings: A Studio B Revival (2021)

as Self
Invisible: Gay Women in Southern Music

Invisible: Gay Women in Southern Music (2021)

as Self
Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You

Dolly Parton: I Will Always Love You (2020)

as Self (archive footage)
Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry

Dolly Parton: 50 Years At The Opry (2019)

as Self
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice (2019)

as Self
You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard

You Gave Me A Song: The Life and Music of Alice Gerrard (2019)

as Herself
The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash

The Gift: The Journey of Johnny Cash (2019)

as Self
Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration

Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration (2019)

as Self
Elvis Presley: The Searcher

Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018)

The King

The King (2018)

as Self
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017

Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame: In Concert 2014-2017 (2018)

as Self
A Nashville Christmas

A Nashville Christmas (2017)

Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music

Born in Bristol: The Untold Story of the Birth of Country Music (2017)

as Self
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris

The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016)

as Self
Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou

Sisters in Country: Dolly, Linda and Emmylou (2016)

as Self
We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited

We're Still Here: Johnny Cash's Bitter Tears Revisited (2015)

as Self
Revival: The Sam Bush Story

Revival: The Sam Bush Story (2015)

as Self
Bob Harris: My Nashville

Bob Harris: My Nashville (2014)

as Self
Country Queens at the BBC

Country Queens at the BBC (2014)

as Self (archive footage)
Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years

Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years (2014)

as Self - Performer
Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute

Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute (2014)

as Self
Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance

Elvis Costello: Mystery Dance (2013)

as Self
Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle

Sing Me the Songs That Say I Love You: A Concert for Kate McGarrigle (2013)

as Herself
Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day

Fathers and Songs: Music for Father's Day (2013)

as Self (archive footage)
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Charlie Louvin: Still Rattlin' the Devil's Cage (2011)

as Self
A Not So Silent Night

A Not So Silent Night (2008)

as Self
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Anne Murray Friends and Legends (2007)

as Self
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Emmylou Harris's Ten Commandments of Country (2007)

Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville

Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville (2007)

as Self
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George Jones & Friends 50th Anniversary Tribute Concert (2007)

as Self
Emmylou Harris - Songbird: Rare Tracks and Forgotten Gems

Emmylou Harris - Songbird: Rare Tracks and Forgotten Gems (2007)

as Herself
Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris: Real Live Roadrunning 2006 (2006)

as Herself
Grand Ole Opry Live

Grand Ole Opry Live (2006)

as Self
Neil Young: Heart of Gold

Neil Young: Heart of Gold (2006)

as Self
George Jones: 50 Years of Hits

George Jones: 50 Years of Hits (2004)

as Self
Be Here to Love Me

Be Here to Love Me (2004)

as Self - Musician
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis

Elvis Costello & The Imposters: Club Date - Live in Memphis (2004)

as Self
Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons

Fallen Angel: Gram Parsons (2004)

as Self - Musician
Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well

Emmylou Harris: From a Deeper Well (2003)

as Self
The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in Concert

The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in Concert (2003)

as Self
Brian Wilson: On Tour

Brian Wilson: On Tour (2003)

as Self
Down from the Mountain

Down from the Mountain (2001)

as Self
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Gram Parsons All-Star Tribute: Sessions at West 54th (1999)

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story

In Dreams: The Roy Orbison Story (1999)

as Self
A Tribute to Johnny Cash

A Tribute to Johnny Cash (1999)

as Self - Performer
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The McGarrigle Hour (1999)

as self
Willie Nelson at the Teatro

Willie Nelson at the Teatro (1998)

as Self
The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1

The Best of Sessions at West 54th: Vol. 1 (1997)

as Self
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Emmylou Harris: Building the Wrecking Ball (1996)

as Self
Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story

Mountain Born: The Jean Ritchie Story (1996)

Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last Ramble

Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers: The Last Ramble (1995)

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms

Nanci Griffith: Other Voices, Other Rooms (1993)

as Self
Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music

Bill Monroe: Father of Bluegrass Music (1993)

as Self
Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O

Willie Nelson: The Big Six-O (1993)

as Self
The Women of Country

The Women of Country (1993)

as Self
Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The Ryman

Emmylou Harris & The Nash Ramblers at The Ryman (1992)

as Herself
Baja Oklahoma

Baja Oklahoma (1988)

as Self
Chet Atkins and Friends

Chet Atkins and Friends (1987)

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends

George Jones: With a Little Help from His Friends (1981)

as Self
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Johnny Cash and the Country Girls (1981)

as Self
Honeysuckle Rose

Honeysuckle Rose (1980)

as Emmylou
The Last Waltz

The Last Waltz (1978)

as Self
Emmylou Harris: The Beat Club

Emmylou Harris: The Beat Club (1977)

as Self