First Name |
Emmylou
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Last Name |
Harris
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Full Name at Birth |
Emmylou Harris
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Alternative Name |
Emmy
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Birthday |
2nd April, 1947
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Birthplace |
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Height |
5' 5" (165 cm)
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Weight |
127lbs (58 kg)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Blue
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Hair Color |
Grey
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Distinctive Feature |
Platinum grey hair
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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High School |
Gar-Field Senior High School, Woodbridge, Virginia, USA
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University |
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, activist
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Occupation |
Singer
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Claim to Fame |
her collaborations on duets with some of the greatest names in the industry including Gram Parsons, Dolly Parton, and Linda Ronstadt, in addition to her many hit songs such as "That Lovin' You Feelin' Again" and "In My Dreams", as well as her many deft covers of other artists' songs, such as Townes Van Zandt's "Pancho and Lefty," "(You Never Can Tell) C'est La Vie" by Chuck Berry, and "Mr. Sandman" by Pat Ballard, for which she was initially best-known
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Music Genre (Text) |
Folk, Country Rock, Country, Bluegrass, Rock, Pop, Alt-Country, Alternative Country, Americana, Country Folk, Christian, Christian country, Outlaw Country, Alternative Rock, Progressive Country
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Music Genre |
Country
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Year(s) Active |
1969–present, 1969–present
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Music Style |
Pop/Rock, Traditional Country, Progressive Country, Country-Rock, Contemporary Country, Alt-Country, Alternative/ Indie Rock, Psychedelic, Folk-Rock
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Music Mood |
Soothing, Earthy, Rustic, Elegant, Organic, Autumnal, Melancholy, Earnest, Literate, Intimate, Poignant, Calm/Peaceful, Bittersweet, Wistful, Plaintive, Reflective, Refined/Mannered, Gentle
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Instrument |
Vocals, Guitar, Leader
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Guitar
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Record Label |
Jubilee, Reprise, Warner Bros., Elektra, Asylum, Rhino, Nonesuch, Reprise–Warner Bros., Asylum–Elektra, Eminent, Mercury
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Associated Acts |
Ryan Adams, Joan Baez, the Band, Bright Eyes, James Burton, Beth Neilsen Chapman, Earl Thomas Conley, Elvis Costello, Rodney Crowell, Iris Dement. John Denver, Don Williams, Dixie Chicks, Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, Vern Gosdin, Patty Griffin, Arlo Guthrie, Mark Knopfler, Albert Lee, Little Feat, Dave Matthews, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Mumford and Sons, Willie Nelson, Juice Newton, Roy Orbison, Delbert McClinton, Gram Parsons, Dolly Parton, John Prine, Linda Ronstadt, Ricky Skaggs, Bruce Springsteen, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young, Warren Zevon, Crowder (musician), The Milk Carton Kids, Crowder, Iris DeMent, John Denver, George Jones, Mary Black
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Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
High Road Touring, Celebrity Talent International
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Bust (inches) |
36
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Cup Size |
C
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Waist (inches) |
25
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Hips (inches) |
34
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Clothes Size |
6
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Shoe Size |
9
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Official Websites |
www.emmylouharris.com/, http://www.emmylouharris.com, http://emmylouharris.com, twitter.com/EmmylouSongbird, www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Emmylou-Harris/5754144548, www.youtube.com/emmylouharris, www.nndb.com/people/048/000022979/
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Father |
Walter Harris
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Mother |
Eugenia Harris
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Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, bandleader, and activist. A highly regarded figure in contemporary music, she is known for having a consistent artistic direction. Harris is considered one of the leading music artists behind the country rock genre in the 1970s and the Americana genre in the 1990s. Her music united both country and rock audiences in live performance settings. Her characteristic voice, musical style and songwriting have been acclaimed by critics and fellow recording artists.