Dolly Parton’s 1976 syndicated variety series Dolly gave fans a first glimpse of a collaboration that would later become legendary. Joined by Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, she delivered a moving performance of “The Sweetest Gift,” a gospel ballad written by James B. Coats in 1942. With Harris on acoustic guitar and the three weaving exquisite harmonies, the song became the emotional high point of the series and a preview of the celebrated Trio recordings released more than a decade later. L

Here's a bit of Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers performing Don Gibson's "Sweet Dreams" on Austin City Limits in 1993. You can watch the full song and hear their 1990 Tennessee Performing Arts Center take on it, from their album 'Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert,' out this Friday on Nonesuch Records, at https://www.nonesuch.com/journal/emmylou-harris-nash-ramblers-sweet-dreams-album-ramble-music-city-lost-concert-2021-08-10 | Emmylou Harris

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The sweetest gift. Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt. ❤️ | Norah Jones

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