From Rolling Stone · Jeff Miller · · 1m 30s
Gram Parsons Tribute at Troubadour
Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow honor Gram Parsons' legacy at Los Angeles concert.
In brief
Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow honor Gram Parsons' legacy at Los Angeles concert. Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow performed a tribute to Gram Parsons at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, celebrating his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
Gram Parsons Induction
Gram Parsons was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this week after his death in 1973.
Tribute Concert Details
A Song for Gram, a tribute concert held at Los Angeles' Troubadour on November 11, 2026, featured Emmylou Harris, Sheryl Crow, Elvis Costello, and others.
Polly Parsons' Speech
Polly Parsons described Gram Parsons' music as a seamless tapestry connecting country, soul, rock, and folk.
“He looked at the landscape of American song, and saw a map where all the roads connected … It was a seamless tapestry that wove together the deep, raw heartbreak of traditional country, the spiritual urgency of soul, the gritty energy of rock, and the storytelling of folk.”
Young Artists Perform
Grahame Lesh opened with the International Submarine Band's 'Luxury Liner', and Harper Simon performed 'One Hundred Years From Now'.
Jesse Welles and Margo Price
Jesse Welles performed 'Hickory Wind' with Dylanesque harmonica and duet with Margo Price on 'Return of the Grievous Angel'.
Sheryl Crow's Surprise Appearance
Sheryl Crow performed 'Juanita' with Emmylou Harris, calling it 'like heaven' after nearly three decades.
“You’re no slouch yourself.”
Emmylou Harris' Performances
Emmylou Harris performed with Elvis Costello on 'Sleepless Nights' and Jim Lauderdale on 'The King of Broken Hearts'.
Group Sing-Along
The concert ended with group sing-alongs of 'Wild Horses' and 'In My Hour of Darkness'.
Final Moment
The night concluded with a generational handoff as younger performers took the lead in 'In My Hour of Darkness'.
What to remember
Emmylou Harris and Sheryl Crow performed a tribute to Gram Parsons at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, celebrating his Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction.
