As Women's History Month comes to an end, I wanted to feature this - event.  Three friends Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt put together this incredible project that was heralded at that moment and has stood the test of time.  This album is simply sensational for about every reason an album can be.  If you've never heard it, it's worth a download or at least a YouTube listen. This is about as good as specialty projects or events get.  Mainly, because it's not just tossing people together and doing an album.  They are legends and this is spectacular as you would expect it to be.

One Of Trio's Singles #5

This project was finally done in 1987 after being thought about for well over 10 years.  At the time these three were all in the middle of very successful solo recording and touring careers.  But, finally after many years they decided it was time to sit down and get this done.  All three of these remarkable women were big stars.  Dolly of course in country, pop and then the movies becoming an international icon.  Emmylou had a terrific run in country for many years as a solo artist and as a duet partner with a huge amount of stars having a following in and out of country.  She also has one of the most distinctive voices we have ever had. Plus Harris is one of the most respected vocalists and artists ever in our format.  Linda of course was among the most versatile vocalists ever in the music biz of any kind.  She was a big pop-rock star for years, then great success in country scoring a lot of big hit songs. 

The First Single - Trio

They also assembled the best acoustic musicians to be a part of this wonderful album. In the end the key to this very good idea was this. All three had great fan bases and all three had loyal followings across the board. They all are immensely talented and the blending of voices and styles melded perfectly on this album. This sold millions, and won awards and brought a lot of pub to country at a time mainstream coverage was tough for us to get.  To me, it's the crown jewel of all of their careers, in that fact only these three could have done this. 

Emmylou Harris Solo - Angelic Voice - Legend

In 1999 there was a second Trio Album, Trio 2.  It too was reviewed with great enthusiasm and in fairness is a very good album. But for me the magic of this first Trio album is very tough to top.  What a GREAT project, three friends at the top of their games coming together to give us this gift.

Huge Country Hit For Linda Ronstadt  - Solo

Dolly At Her Best - Solo

You know what might be fun? Calling on Reba, Trisha Yearwood and Alison Krauss to do something similar to this in today's world.