Emmylou Harris part of Lilith Fair 2010 lineup
Birmingham native toured with music festival in late ’90s
Video: Emmylou Harris and Elvis Costello perform “Love Hurts”
Lilith Fair, the traveling festival of female artists, announced its lineup Thursday for its 2010 return tour. Among the 41 musical acts signed is Birmingham native Emmylou Harris.
The legendary country singer-songwriter toured with Lilith Fair in 1997 and 1998. Harris has been touring this fall with her Red Dirt Boys. No word as to how many tour dates she’ll play.
Other artists announced include:
- Brandi Carlile
- Chantal Kreviazuk
- Colbie Caillat
- Corinne Bailey Rae
- Erykah Badu
- Indigo Girls
- Jill Scott
- Mary J. Blige
- Metric
- Miranda Lambert
- Sara Bareilles
- Sarah McLachlan
- Sheryl Crow
- Sugarland
- Tegan and Sara
The 18 cities announced so far span America, Canada and England. The closest stop, as in the 1997-99 tour, is Atlanta.
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Friday, December 11, 2009, 1:10 pm
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Friday, December 11, 2009, 1:11 pm
I cannot wait.
I’m a bit ashamed to say how many times I went to Lilith Fair in the three years of its existence.
But, I’ll admit to seeing Emmylou in its first year and she was amazing.
Friday, December 11, 2009, 3:00 pm
I went 2 days in a row in Atlanta in 1999. Loved it, but no Emmylou that year.
Friday, December 11, 2009, 4:01 pm
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