Emmylou Harris Fun Facts, Quotes and Tweets

20^th March 2014

Fact: Veteran country star Emmylou Harris is set to write her first autobiography. The singer/songwriter has signed a deal with publishing house Blue Rider Press to write the as-yet-untitled book, which is scheduled for release in the fall of 2015.

1^st November 2008

Fact: Rufus and Martha Wainwright, their mother KATE MCGARRIGLE and aunt ANNA MCGARRIGLE are to host a third annual holiday show at New York's Carnegie Hall on 10 December (08). This year's guests include musical couple LAURIE ANDERSON and Lou Reed, Emmylou Harris, TEDDY and Linda Thompson.

22^nd October 2007

Fact: A fan of country star Emmylou Harris has set up a Humane Society fund in honour of the singer's 60th birthday. The fund is named after Harris' dog KEETA.

31^st May 2006

Fact: Country queen Emmylou Harris has sponsored three foster dogs at shelters in her native Nashville, Tennessee. The animal lover is actively seeking homes for abandoned pooches BOO, PHOEBE and PACO and features pictures of the dogs on her website.

5^th December 2005

Fact: <p>Reese Witherspoon went to school with country star Emmylou Harris' daughter. </p>