
Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash & In-Law Country
25 April - 49 minsMusicians like Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash, Guy Clark and others changed the scope of country music forever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot talk with author Geoffrey Himes about the artists of the movement he calls “in-law country.” They also hear from some listeners.
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Featured Songs:
Emmylou Harris, "Born to Run," Cimarron, Warner Bros. Nashville, 1981
The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt....

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