Red Dirt Girl cover

Red Dirt Girl

Emmylou Harris · 2000

55 min · 12 tracks · folk · gospel · bluegrass music

A tapestry of heartfelt narratives woven through lush melodies and rich Americana instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling experiences
  • reflective, introspective moments
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • emotional narrative journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Red Dirt Girl' in 2000, Emmylou Harris was an established artist with a career spanning nearly three decades. This album marked her return to the studio after a five-year hiatus, following her critically acclaimed work on 'Wrecking Ball' in 1995. The project showcases her continuous evolution as an artist while remaining deeply rooted in Americana traditions.
Stylistic neighbors
Lucinda Williams· Gillian Welch· Alison Krauss

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Pearl 5:02
  • 2 Michelangelo 5:14
  • 3 I Don’t Wanna Talk About It Now 4:47
  • 4 Tragedy 4:24
  • 5 Red Dirt Girl 4:19
  • 6 My Baby Needs a Shepherd 4:39
  • 7 Bang the Drum Slowly 4:51
  • 8 J’ai fait tout 5:31
  • 9 One Big Love 4:33
  • 10 Hour of Gold 5:01
  • 11 My Antonia 3:43
  • 12 Boy From Tupelo 3:48

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