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At the Ryman

Emmylou Harris · 1992

60 min · 16 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A heartfelt blend of country, folk, and gospel that captures the warmth of a live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm live performance feel
  • steady pacing for reflection
  • heartfelt storytelling through song
  • for cozy gatherings
  • melodic journey with emotional depth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer high-energy listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1992, 'At the Ryman' marked Emmylou Harris's return to the spotlight after a period of introspection following her acclaimed work in the 1980s. This live album showcases her evolution as an artist while revisiting classic songs that influenced her journey, solidifying her status in Americana music.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Gillian Welch· Alison Krauss
If this clicks, go next to
Cowgirl's Prayer — Continues the heartfelt themes with a reflective, acoustic sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Guitar Town 2:57
  • 2 Half as Much 3:01
  • 3 Cattle Call 3:11
  • 4 Guess Things Happen That Way 2:25
  • 5 Hard Times 3:25
  • 6 Mansion on the Hill 4:26
  • 7 Scotland 2:58
  • 8 Montana Cowgirl 3:08
  • 9 Like Strangers 4:57
  • 10 Lodi 3:07
  • 11 Calling My Children Home 3:15
  • 12 If I Could Be There 3:30
  • 13 Walls of Time 4:45
  • 14 Get Up John 4:25
  • 15 It’s a Hard Life Wherever You Go/Abraham, Martin, and John 7:02
  • 16 Smoke Along the Track 4:16

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