Welch sang two songs and served as the associate producer for the Burnett-produced soundtrack to the 2000 film of the same name.
She shared vocals with Alison Krauss on a rendition of the gospel song "I'll Fly Away."
Dave McKenna of The Washington Post praised their version: the singers "soar together."
Burnett and Welch wrote additional lyrics for the song "Didn't Leave Nobody but the Baby," sung by Welch, Emmylou Harris, and Krauss.
The song is an elaboration of an old Mississippi tune discovered by Alan Lomax, and was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals.
The platinum album won the 2002 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
The surprise success of the soundtrack gave Welch a career boost.
Welch also made a cameo appearance in the film.
Welch sang two songs and served as the associate producer for the Burnett-produced soundtrack to the 2000 film of the same name. She shared vocals with Alison Krauss on a rendition of the gospel song "I'll Fly Away." Dave McKenna of The Washington Post praised their version: the singers "soar together." Burnett and Welch wrote additional lyrics for the song "Didn't Leave Nobody but the Baby," sung by Welch, Emmylou Harris, and Krauss. The song is an elaboration of an old Mississippi tune discovered by Alan Lomax, and was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. The platinum album won the 2002 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The surprise success of the soundtrack gave Welch a career boost. Welch also made a cameo appearance in the film.
Gillian Welch