The Trio: LIVE FROM CHICAGO

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Charts.nz – Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris – Trio". Hung Medien. Retrieved 8 February 2022. Ultratop.be – Dolly Parton / Emmylou Harris / Linda Ronstadt – Trio – The Complete Trio Collection" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2016. GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Welcomes 2021 Inductions: A Tribe Called Quest, Billie Holiday, Journey, Patti Smith, Bruce Springsteen And More". Recording Academy . Retrieved 16 February 2021. Billboard published a review in the issue dated March 14, 1987, which said, "If the 'new traditionalists' in country music still have a body of work to draw from, it's largely because these three celestial songbirds kept it alive and vibrant throughout the adulterated '70s. But the members of the trio are not resting on their reputations here; their album is stunningly beautiful on every cut. Crossover is certain and will most likely be instantaneous, fueled by Ronstadt's current ride atop the Hot 100—in a duet with James Ingram—with 'Somewhere Out There'." [4] Simply stated, there are moments in life that are destined to be, and in that moment they knew they not only shared a melodious connection between the three of them, but they also realized that beautiful connection needed to be shared with the world. Although they had to wait several years to coordinate their schedules, Dolly says,

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris - To Know Him Is To Love Him" . Retrieved 21 May 2019. No one can sing with Parkinson’s disease, no matter how hard you try. My life is very different. That’s all there is to it.” Top Selling Albums of 1987 — The Official New Zealand Music Chart". Recorded Music New Zealand. Archived from the original on 3 January 2022 . Retrieved 5 February 2022. Swisscharts.com – Dolly Parton / Emmylou Harris / Linda Ronstadt – Trio – The Complete Trio Collection". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 21, 2016. Billboard - September 12, 1987" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. p. 81 . Retrieved 21 May 2019.The "Trio Collection" holds a special place in the hearts of these friends and their fans due to Linda’s battle with Parkinson’s disease. She shares, Dutchcharts.nl – Dolly Parton / Emmylou Harris / Linda Ronstadt – Trio – The Complete Trio Collection" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2016. Parton and Ronstadt also recorded a version of the traditional ballad "I Never Will Marry", which appeared on Ronstadt's 1977 Simple Dreams album, though that was recorded separately from these sessions, as was Ronstadt's cover of Hank Williams' " I Can't Help It (If I'm Still in Love with You)", from Heart Like a Wheel, on which she was joined by Harris. During this time, Ronstadt and Harris also covered a number of Parton's compositions — Harris covered " Coat of Many Colors" and " To Daddy", and Ronstadt recorded " I Will Always Love You"—for inclusion on their various solo albums during the mid- to late-1970s. Parton, in turn, covered Harris' " Boulder to Birmingham", including it on her 1976 album, All I Can Do. Hussey, Allison (July 9, 2023). "Dolly Parton / Linda Ronstadt / Emmylou Harris: Trio Album Review". Pitchfork . Retrieved July 9, 2023.

Billboard - March 14, 1972" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. p. 72 . Retrieved 22 May 2019.

I don't think any of us were prepared for what the sound was the first time we heard it. It blew us all away. It was a serendipitous combination of voices that was stunning!” Twelve years later, Trio fans around the world were elated when the friends reunited for another spectacular recording and released Trio II, which won the supergroup another GRAMMY for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. Billboard Top Country Albums - Year-End Charts (1987)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021 . Retrieved 2 December 2020. Light of the Stable" – recorded and released as a single in 1975 featuring additional harmony vocals from Neil Young, it was also included on Harris' 1979 album of the same name.

David Lindley – mandolin (1, 2, 3, 8), Kona Hawaiian guitar (3), autoharp (5, 7), harpolek (5), acoustic guitar (6), dulcimer (10) Ultratop.be – Dolly Parton / Emmylou Harris / Linda Ronstadt – Trio – The Complete Trio Collection" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 16, 2016.Evangeline" – recorded in 1978 and featured on Harris' 1981 album of the same name, along with "Mr. Sandman", which is included on this set. Billboard Top Country Albums - Year-End Charts (1988)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021 . Retrieved 2 December 2020. Fortunately, they did more than just talk during that visit…they sang together, and what they discovered was more than just three part harmony. Although all three have extremely unique and recognizable vocal stylings of their own, they couldn’t have anticipated the heavenly blend of their combined voices. Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 230. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.

When Emmylou Harris decided to share the joy of a visit with another songstress friend of hers, history was in the making and an extraordinary union was set in motion. When she telephoned Linda Ronstadt to invite her to her home for a visit with Dolly Parton, none of the three ever anticipated how harmonious that meeting would be. Linda recalls the phone ringing in her Malibu cottage, Before GRAMMY awards were presented, before millions of records were sold and before hearts were ever touched by the musical harmony that can easily leave poets at a loss for words, there was a phone call. American album certifications – D. Parton, L. Ronstadt, E. Harris – Trio". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved May 21, 2019. I was living at the beach, about 45 minutes from Emmy's house, when she called to tell me that Dolly was coming over and asked if I wanted to come too. I think I made it to her house in about 20 minutes!" Billboard - May 23, 1987" (PDF). American Radio History. Billboard. p. 157 . Retrieved 21 May 2019.

Harmony of Heart & the Sisterhood of Song

The album peaked at No. 6 on the main U.S. Billboard Top 200 Album chart. It peaked at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart for five weeks. In Canada, the album peaked at No. 4 on the RPM Top Albums chart. In Sweden, it peaked at No. 29 on the Sverigetopplistan Albums Top 60 chart, and in the U.K. it peaked at No. 60 on the Official Charts Company UK Albums Chart. You always know when it's the right time when you listen close to your heart, and timing is everything!” Albert Lee – acoustic guitar solo (1), acoustic guitar (2, 3, 6, 10, 11), high-strung guitar (2, 11), mandolin (5, 7), lead acoustic guitar (8)