Harris finds The Road to her "Hard Bargain"

Wrecking Ball (reissue)

Emmylou Harris' "Wrecking Ball" was a real game changer for the revered singer/songwriter. Although she had long been known for her progressive take on country music, Harris redefined her sound on this 1995 album thanks to her collaboration with producer Daniel Lanois. Lanois, who came to prominence thanks to his production work on seminal albums from U2, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson and Bob Dylan, presented Harris in an entirely new way by enveloping her always impressive ...

Hard Bargain

If there is a one guarantee in the music world, it is that an Emmylou Harris will be filled with gorgeous singing. Since gracing Gram Parsons' solo albums in the early '70s, Harris' vocals have been among the most heavenly in contemporary music. Her latest effort, "Hard Bargain," is no exception. The disc soars on Harris' signature vocals, an exquisite intertwining of the earthy and ethereal. What makes this different than most of Harris' 30-plus albums is that ...

All I Intended To Be

Emmylou Harris, the woman with the sweetest voice in country-folk music - who was recently inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame - returns with her first solo record since 2003. A mix of choice covers and originals, this assembles an A list of Nashville players to back Harris, but the most important instrument - her voice - remains the forefront and focus of these 13 songs. Marked by themes of faith and forgiveness, the disc was recorded with ex-husban Brian Ahern in Music City. ...