She's been the most beautiful woman in music for 50 years,and she has yet to relinquish her title.

One of the most excruciating pains a heart can have is seeing Emmy age ever so gracefully!

The epitome of the Southern Lady, charm, humility, velvet voice and gorgeous lady!

Always a lady, always total class act. Yes I've loved her and her music since her first record. Still beautiful.

Emmylou is so authentic, her musical karma just rolls off that. Combined with her voice and musical talent, she's in the stratosphere.

From the '60s to present, I'm still in love with Emmy Lou...........'awesomesauce' interview ! !

We're blessed that you chose music!! I fell in love with you in '75! Thanks for all those years!

Best quote I ever heard about Emmylou. “She could harmonize with a chainsaw”

"It was love at first sight they knew nothing about each other they met and here I am." I met my husband from NC in the Seattle Airport by chance in 2011. Here I sit in Texas nearly 13 years later holding 2 beautiful babies in my arms. Thank you Emmy Lou for your way of reminding us of the magic of life.

I instantly fell in love with Emmylou when ‘Pieces of the Sky’ was released in 1974, and I still listen to it at least once a week 50 years later! A splendid artist!

The first time I saw Emylou was in the summer of 1975. She was exquisite and her band, the aptly named Hot Band smoked. I’ve now loved her for 45 years.

I have the best Emmylou story. I ran into her at a 7/11 in West LA in 2000. (Her daughter was going to college and living in the area). We walk into the store at the same time so I opened the door. She walks by and I recognize her. I head up an aisle looking for something. Next thing I know she's standing next to me. I tell I know who she is and we start talking. I then tell her that I was just on the internet reading stories about Gram Parsons. (which I was) She says, "oh, I don't like the internet." I immediately go into proselytizing about the internet and said, "don't be a Luddite. The internet is going to change the world." She starts laughing. She then says she's in town to play a benefit concert in a couple of days for Fred Walecki of Westwood Music. I tell her I was going to the show as a guest of David Crosby and that I would see her there. Now, this was an amazing show. A night of a thousand stars - Croz/Nash, Zevon, Henley, Jackson Emmylou & Linda Ronstadt, Ry Cooder and many more. So, the show is over and I'm backstage surrounded by my musical heroes, when Emmylou walks in the room. She looks around the room and sees me. She immediately starts screaming my name as she moves across the room - VICTOR!!! The room stops. She runs across the room and gives me a big hug. While she's hugging me she whispers in my ear, "Do you know how I remembered your name?" I was like, "Uh, yeah?" She started laughing and said, "You're the only other person besides Linda to call me a Luddite." It was a moment and it was awesome. What a sweetheart.

Still gorgeous all these years later. Great interview once again Joe.

So talented, so humble.

What a classy and talented lady. I hope she can go for 20 more years.

You do interviews right, you ask and then listen! You interviewed one of the greatest Artists of my life time, and a real lady at that! Thank you!

I've been a fan since Elite Hotel. Someone wrote her voice was a clear as a mountain stream. She kept the faith in Country music, recording Louvin Bros, Blue Kentucky Girl and many more. I've been lucky enough to have seen her about 5 times.

Who doesn't love Emmylou Harris? She just radiates beauty. So much fun to listen to. What a crazy story how she met Gram Parsons.

First time I ever saw Emmylou was in Greenwich Village when I was in high school (around 65) although I had no idea who she was at the time. I met her late 68 or early '69 at a bar in Norfolk VA - purely by coincidence . I was a Navy Aircrewman ferrying a rebuilt T-28 aircraft from Pensacola to NAS Norfolk. We were on a "remain-overnight" and I took a liberty bus down Hampton Blvd into Ghent to get something to eat - a girl about my age was playing at a little bar & grille on Colley Ave . I think it was either what's now called The Onion, or the place across the street from it. Ironically, over the past 30 years I have probably played a dozen gigs between the two of them. She had such a beautiful voice, and when she took a break, I told her she sounded like a girl I had heard in Greenwich Village when I was a budding high school folk performer in the 60s. She said she had played in a lot of clubs in GV, then kept on walking. Don't know - I may have been staring a bit too intently... I still had no idea who she was, but it wasn't long before she shot to fame with Parsons, her name and picture showed up on an album. and I knew exactly who she was.

EmmyLou's music has not only helped to lessen the load on many occasions, over the years, but, pointed in the right direction, done the same for others very dear to me. Thank You.

One of my all time favorites being interviewed by the guy who has to be the best in the business. What a superb combination. I've heard Emmylou sing live in a place noted for its excellent acoustics. Unforgettable! Joe, I swear anyone who wants to be an interviewer should watch your videos carefully. Like Emmylou, you nail it every time. That takes talent, but anyone who could get past their ego could learn a hell of a lot.

She is so beautiful! I've loved her since I was a teenager and I'm 76 now....

Such a real artist and great lady....I saw her in '82 with the Hot Band; those shows became the live album Last Date.....just awesome musicianship. Great post, thanks!

This is an interview I have always wanted to see. This lady is one of those artists who makes music that is timeless, and so special. If you listen to her albums she doesn't allow anything on them that she doesn't put 100% in to. She has some kind of special magic about her that is very soothing, very calming. A beautiful woman in every sense of the word, a special spirit. She is a one of a kind, and this is a real treat, Joe.

What incredible graciousness, gratitude, and humility you exude Miss Emmylou. A breath of fresh air indeed.

Emmylou has been in my collection since 1976. Her band was indeed a list of stellar musicians. Interesting she mentions using those guitars for a slide. That is precisely what my old Silvertone became. Little thin-ass frets, and that high action. I used a Bic lighter for the slide. One did what one could. Glad you did this interview, Joe. Phenomenal.

I just love Emmylou Harris. Amazing

I always turn the volume up when I hear her voice. ❤️

Two more bottles of wine please. Thank you Joe. Thank you Emmylou. God bless our grandparents . My nana bought me my first guitar....

Joe I know I’ve said this before about your interviewing style but you have a knack of asking a question then sitting back and letting the person expand on their answer and not interrupting. Very rare with most interviewers today. What a beautiful lady inside and out! A very interesting career in music and you can tell she thoroughly enjoys what she does. I’m really looking forward to part two!

My hubby introduced me to Emmylou Harris when we began dating in 1977. My hubby, Jimmy has to be one of her biggest fans. When she performed at the Music Mill at Six Flags Over Texas, we chose our seats in the Texas heat with no shade, and stayed there for both shows (the power went out during one show). We were unable to see her again until a year ago, when she performed in Austin at the Paramount. She is still a wonderful performer, and we are so excited to be able to see her in Nashville at the Ryman, along with Rodney Crowell, in January. We traveled to New Braunfels to see Rodney Crowell within the past year, also. Retirement has its benefits! We will see you soon, Rodney and Emmylou! 😎

Great interview Joe. She is so beautiful. Love the Kay story, but the babysitter story beats all.

Such a class act!! Love her voice. 3 chords and the truth. Thanks again Joe for another gem - Letting Emmy tell her story. ✌️❤️

Humble lady, and still retains her good looks. Oh, Lest I forget ! A brilliant voice lol

She is one of my favorites and a great singer and I loved it when she teamed up with LR AND DP and all 3 of them have a great harmony

Beautiful voice, beautiful countenance, and probably a beautiful soul. Thank you Joe and Emmylou for such an excellent exchange. Blessings to you both. Doc

3:05 "I didn't know it wasn't supposed to be difficult to play and make your fingers bleed." That girl started with a LOT of dedication toward getting where she wanted to go.

Thanks Joe, i've loved Emmylou's music since i bought Pieces of the Sky and Elite Hotel in1975...

She is just lovely!

I have been a fan of Emmylou for years. Loved the interview.

I was a Sr. At UW when Elite Hotel came out. Emmylou’s legs on the cover drew me in and her talent kept me with her. Good Lord I crushed on her hard. Saw her live in Spokane in late 70s . Beautiful voice and beautiful soul.

Thank you, Joe, for interviewing Emmylou so insightfully. You are great!

A beautiful lady in every sense of the word.

Has there ever been a combination of talent beauty elegance and class like Emmylou? I yelled out a marriage proposal to her at one of her shows - and I was serious.

Her voice is so versatile. I’ve heard songs and wondered who was that? That’s EmmyLou.

Awesome interview Joe! Emmylou is absolutely incredible as a guest! She is so quick to give credit to all those who helped her along the way! And, her gratitude shows! And, it is so sweet that she offered you her first guitar for the MHOF Museum! Can’t wait for part two! 💫

Joe I can't believe you're interviewing my Emmylou! I've adored and followed her since her early years! I have her albums! Her and Linda are my favorite female performers!

I had the chance to see Emmylou Harris in concert along with Mark Knopfler to do with his album, All The Roadrunning. It was a pleasure and an honor to see and hear her.

She is just Total Class !! And Albert Lee is just Amazing on the Guitar i first seen him with Eric Clapton in 1979......and Emmy really gave a Great in-depth interview for you !

Emmylou Harris, what an absolute legend she is in country music. Such an unaffected and gracious person she is as well. Another great interview from you, Joe. Thank you so much for drawing all these stories out of the artists you talk to.

What a parade of top-flight country rock guitarists she's had in her band through the years. Amazing!

The stars aligned for EmmyLou and Gram

Still a very lovely woman & talented musician..

Emmylou has the voice of an angel. Love everything she sings. One of my favorite singers. Thanks for the great interview, Joe. Looking forward to part 2.

Beneath Still Waters there’s a strong undertow.. What a song and what a great singer! Looking forward to seeing her first guitar in the MHOF.

She sings like an angel. ❤

Another outstanding interview Joe. You got great taste in music/musicians. Gram and Emmylou are among my all time favorites. I was born in '72, but always attracted to the music from that era. You just can't beat the music from the early to mid 70's.

Another excellent interview Joe...love Emmylou...thank you!

Once upon a time I ended up getting a seat right next to the stage right in front of Emily Lou at the Roxy -- and I was tripping on 'shrooms. I was seated just a few feet from her. It was one of most amazingly spiritual trips I've ever been on. Her beauty and her voice are a blissful experience. Every one of her songs sent me to Heaven. She's an Angel.

Joe Sir,you must have known i needed to see this today...THANK YOU...she is my everything in a women...this women could have me as her servent for life..lol...she is so beautiful inside,what is seen is a messenger from Love...wow...i would drive way out of my working area,just to be near her..to work her shows,all of her journey has been blessed with the true spirit of Love..hope she talks Laruel Canyon days in part 2...my favorite picture is her n ol friend Mr. JOHN PRINE..together..long ago..before we found all this white hair..lol..bless you Joe..you are a great guy..glad we share in this Love..Peace be with you..💜👑

I really like this style of interviewing. Gentle, supportive and relaxed.

I saw Emmylou in the early 70's at the Capitol theater in Passaic N.J. she wasn't as widely known at that time but I became a fan because she had ( and still does) a beautiful, soft voice with such emotion behind it. Been listening ever since.

Great interview of this incredible artist. I first saw her while watching David Frost show in 1970 as a folk singer. She was seven months pregnant with her first daughter. What an incredible journey after that !! Looking forward for the second part.

What a beautiful, talented & humble lady Emmylou is. You were lucky to get to interview her Joe. Looking forward to part 2 of this interview. Be well & stay safe.........

Really enjoyed This interview and how candid Emmy Lou is in it. I was a hot band fan when I was young, and Emmy Lou was amazing then. Later on I discovered GP and all the connections. I’ve been enchanted with all of it for 40 plus years, this music and the scene around Emmy Lou for all This time has helped shaped my love for music. Boulder to Birmingham has always been a favorite and early on I knew what it was about. I love all kinds of music and Emmy Lous career has been so special for me. Thanks for the interview to all of you.

I live near Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA. The 1932 painting Sweetheart Of The Rodeo was by artist Jo Mora, who lived in Carmel. He spoke at my school once. That album cover was of a very famous painting.

Wow Joe. What a wonderful interview. She is such a class act lady. I love how she looks so stoic when she sings. Its Awesome to hear her tell her story. 👍🏻😎

Beautiful interview, with insights we have never heard before. Thanks so much. I do wish you had asked about "Boulder to Birmingham". If that was the only song she wrote in her life, she is an absolute genius. That's a song that feels like it comes from every heart that has been broken by losing a loved one.

Emmy the footage of you introducing your band ahead of your Tulsa Queen performance means a lot more to me now after hearing you talk in depth about your band 🎉❤

Great interview ! Emmylou is lovely - my friend Albert, played guitar with her - Thank you Joe - you are such a great interviewer

Amazing interview. Thanks for this treasured archive.

I was waiting in this episode for Emylou to talk about the reason or why she has always played Gibson guitars. It's 'cause her playing the Super Jumbo 200 in the 70's that I got into playing Gibson guitars. Open and candid her story. Once again you let the subject narrate their own tale. Thank you Joe!

Who can hear "For no one" and not be moved so profoundly. A beautiful artist.

A beautiful, classy lady. Still a fan. 👍

What a gracious woman, beauty through and through -- was never exposed to country music growing up but I somehow heard (and bought) Pieces of the Sky when it came out when I was in high school and her voice was from some archetypal dimension that transcended musical genre -- Elite Hotel is still a masterpiece -- thank you for putting this on film ♥️

Thank you so much for this wonderful interview with Emmy Lou!

Fortunate to have seen her with John Prine at Red Rocks.

Great job as usual Joe!

What a humble person she is stating she first learned 3 chords on that $30 Guitar and then saying that's about all she knows now ... very cautious to not toot her own horn ... very humble! What I'm saying is ... she definitely knows more than 3 chords now ... you can't have Albert Lee as your lead guitar player in your band ... and not know bar chords and power chords. Albert Lee for those that don't know of him in one of the top guitarist in Country music. He's in the league of players like Vince Gill , Chet Atkins , Roy Clark and many others. I'm sure she learned quite a bit from Albert Lee and the other guitarist she's had in her band ... and she is still a very Beautiful woman with a fantastic voice! 👍👍😎

This is great, Joe. I don't think I've ever seen Emmylou look so relaxed and at ease in an interview. Must be your charm!

If I never heard a note or even knew that she played with some guy name James Burton ( who ever the hell that is ) Ha. she would still be the berries to this 68 year old guy just for the reason she supports Vietnam vets and is a big time animal lover and Ms Harris is my all time Sweetheart of the Rodeo... Thanks Joe.

I have always been a fan of Emmylou's! This is such an amazing interview, and I thank you for it! GREAT! God bless, Brother Charlie

Wonderful interview of a wonderful woman!

Such a humble person..struggle is ovious to come up in life..light comes after darkness

I saw her live, with the Hot Band, at my college sometime in the early 1970's. What a great show. Very high energy. I've always remembered it fondly.

Saw Albert Lee with Peter Asher at McCabe's in Santa Monica last fall, and of course I was thinking about Emmylou. Went home and listened to all my emmylou CDs.

God how I love this woman - such an unbelievable talent!

I rarely listen to complete albums anymore. There's usually filler songs that I don't care about. EmmyLou is one of my exceptions. Her first six albums are still part of my regular playlist. I also love her eclectic 80's album White Shoes. Thanks for the great interview. Looking forward to part 2.

What a great interview!!!! Thank you!

Great interview, Thanks Emmylou

Joe, you are as much of a Nashville institution in the music biz as the old Shoney’s at the end of Music Row. Keep at it.

Thank you for giving me an early Christmas present, that being an interview with EmmyLou. A voice clear as a mountain stream. The best since Patsy Cline. And that face! (Sigh) . Thank you Joe!!!

i love this woman!!

loved hearing this interview....we all watched this for the same reasons (stars aligned), great channel and artist.

Man she is still beautiful!

What an amazing time to be introduced to the musical people who she met. Just amazing wish I had been in those places with those people.....

Seems like most people talk about how "tough" the music biz is - how it chews you up and spits you out. Emmy is saying quite the opposite - that everything about the biz ended up helping her along the way. Either she is leaving out the bad bits or possibly there is some karma at work and you get back what you put in. Maybe she was treated so well because of how she is.

Joe, this is gold. Thanks and Happy Holidays!

What an interesting interview. So intriguing how she started. One of your best!

There are many great singers out there, but VERY few like Emmylou. She has such a beautiful voice that whenever I hear it, I freeze and just listen to the end. With her harmonies, she raises the songs of others to another level. Truly a national treasure. I hope she knows how much she lifts the spirits of people like me and millions of others. I wish nothing but the best for this special lady.