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Iris Luella DeMent (born January 5, 1961) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.
"Iris DeMent makes music that celebrates humanity’s efforts toward salvation, while acknowledging that most of our time on Earth is spent reconciling with the fact that we don’t feel so redeemed. Grounded in hymns, early country songs, gospel and folk, DeMent’s work is treasured by those who know it for its insight and unabashed beauty."
Feb 24, 2023 · Over the last three decades, singer-songwriter Iris DeMent has gained a cult following of folk, gospel and country music fans.
Feb 21, 2023 · Feb. 21, 2023. While writing songs for her seventh album, “Workin’ on a World,” Iris DeMent recalled a vivid memory from her childhood, when she was first struck by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
Jan 1, 2011 · Everlasting Arms
Event Details. On her transcendent new record, Workin' On A World, Iris DeMent faces the modern world — as it is right now — with its climate catastrophe, pandemic illness, and epidemic of violence and social injustice — and not only asks us how we can keep working towards a better world, but implores us to love each other, despite our ...
With an inimitable voice as John Prine described, "like you've heard, but not really," and unforgettable melodies rooted in hymns, gospel, and old country music, she's simply one of the finest singer-songwriters in America as well as one of our fiercest advocates for human rights.
Feb 19, 2006 · Iris Dement - Our Town. buppie2000. 3.38K subscribers. Subscribed. 22K. 4.3M views 18 years ago. The wonderful Iris Dement ...more.
431,914 views 1 year ago. "Workin' On A World" by Iris DeMent. Listen here: https://ffm.to/workinonaworldsingle.oyd From the album Workin' On A World out now.
Iris Luella DeMent is an American singer-songwriter and musician. DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.
