Emmylou Harris and the Nash Ramblers' Grammy Award–winning 1992 album, At the Ryman, was recorded live over three nights at the historic Nashville venue.
It features the legendary singer and her acoustic backing band performing songs by Bill Monroe, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Earle, Stephen Foster, Nanci Griffith, and others. The New York Times declared at the time: “This record is her finest moment.”
“Her string band exhilarates, especially Sam Bush on mandolin, while she sounds absolutely inspired,” raved the Boston Globe. The Los Angeles Times called At the Ryman “a fine example of an acute musical intelligence at work.” The New York Times declared of Emmylou Harris at the time: “This record is her finest moment.” At the Ryman won the Grammy for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.