Emmylou Harris Just Outraged Many People With Her Recent Actions, Her Reasoning Behind ThemOMG Emmylou Harris was recently interviewed. In the interview she spoke about her musical influences. The reporter then told her that many modern country musicians say that she influenced them. She then said that she never listens to modern country music. She explained saying that it doesnt connect with her. She says the songs are about guys driving tractors when the person who is singing the song cant even drive a manual car. Emmylou is disappointed where modern country has gone. She refuses to listen to it, and is being very vocal about her opinion. A lot of modern country artists were outraged by her comments. They said that she was overly critical of the genre. It seems like modern country musicians dont have thick skin. Emmylou Harris was born in 1947; that makes her 68 years old. She is an unbelievable talent and has been in the music industry for an absurd amount of time. In her career she has worked as a solo artist, composer, bandleader, interpreter, duet player, backup singer, and a writer. She has had an extremely fulfilling career. Her sound ranges from folk to pop. She really is an amazing woman. Emmylou has won 13 Grammys in her career. That is an unbelievable amount and makes her one of the most successful female artists of all time. She has worked with amazing talent throughout her career. The names of a few are: Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and many more. Emmylou has had countless number one hits and platinum albums. She has been nominated for an innumerable amount of other awards as well. Her opinion on music matters, and frankly I agree with her. Do you agree with Emmylou? 