Emmylou Harris

Emmylou Harris (born April 2, 1947) is a country music singer, songwriter and musician from Birmingham, Alabama, USA.

Activism

Since 1999, Harris has been organizing an annual benefit tour called Concerts for a Landmine Free World. All proceeds from the tours support the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation's (VVAF) efforts to assist innocent victims of conflicts around the world. The tour also benefits the VVAF's work to raise America's awareness of the global landmine crisis. Artists that have joined Harris on the road for these dates include Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Bruce Cockburn, Steve Earle, Joan Baez, Patty Griffin and Nanci Griffith.

Related Topics:
1999 - Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation - America - Landmine - Mary-Chapin Carpenter - Bruce Cockburn - Steve Earle - Joan Baez - Patty Griffin - Nanci Griffith

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