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.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- warm live performance feel steady pacing for reflection heartfelt storytelling through song
- 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.
- If you like
- folk, gospel, bluegrass music
- What next
- Cowgirl's Prayer — Continues the heartfelt themes with a reflective, acoustic sound.
At the Ryman is an album by Emmylou Harris, released in 1992. A heartfelt blend of country, folk, and gospel that captures the warmth of a live performance. The album received critical acclaim and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, illustrating Harris's enduring appeal. The performance captured at the Ryman Auditorium is considered a significant moment in her career, highlighting her contributions to American roots music and influencing later generations of artists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does At the Ryman sound like?
A heartfelt blend of country, folk, and gospel that captures the warmth of a live performance. Rooted in folk and gospel.
What makes At the Ryman by Emmylou Harris notable?
The album received critical acclaim and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, illustrating Harris's enduring appeal. The performance captured at the Ryman Auditorium is considered a significant moment in her career, highlighting her contributions to American roots music and influencing later generations of artists. 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.
Who is At the Ryman for?
At the Ryman works well if you're into warm live performance feel, steady pacing for reflection and heartfelt storytelling through song.
How many songs are on At the Ryman?
At the Ryman has 16 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Guitar Town Standout 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 Standout 3:07
- 11 Calling My Children Home Standout 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
Release Date
January 1, 1992
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 56 sec
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