Country Pop Bites: Emmylou Harris – June 4
Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1975 Reprise released Emmylou Harris' first hit, "If I Could Only Win Your Love"?
It’s true! Remember that one? Check out the video!
Here are 5 little known truths about Emmylou Harris.
- Her father was a decorated Marine Corps pilot who spent 16 months as a prisoner of war in Korea during the early 1950s.
- She studied drama at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro before dropping out to move to New York City and pursue a musical career.
- She sang guest vocals on Bob Dylan's 1976 album Desire.
- Her musical influences include Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Buck Owens.
- She has two daughters; Hallie - born March 15, 1970, and Meghann - born Sept. 9, 1979.