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Emmylou Harris: Quick Facts

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Born April 2, 1947 (age 79) • Birmingham • Alabama
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2005) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1992) • Grammy Award (1987) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1980) • Grammy Award (1979) • Grammy Award (1976)

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