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Iris DeMent (born 5 January 1961) is an American country/folk singer and songwriter. She was the fourteenth and last child of Pat DeMent and the sixth child of his second wife, Flora Mae. She was born near the town of Paragould, Arkansas but grew up in California, where she was exposed to and influenced by country and gospel music.
DeMent writes songs about everyday experiences in simple language. Her first album, Infamous Angel, was released in 1992 and explores themes like religious scepticism, living in a small town, where “nothing good ever lasts”, and forgiving human frailty. In her second album, My Life, released in 1994, she continues the personal and introspective approach. My Life was nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Contemporary Folk Album” category. Her third album, The Way I Should, released in 1996, tackles fiercely political topics like sexual abuse, religion, government policy, and Vietnam. After an eight year absence, she released Lifeline, a country-gospel collection.
DeMent writes songs about everyday experiences in simple language. Her first album, Infamous Angel, was released in 1992 and explores themes like religious scepticism, living in a small town, where “nothing good ever lasts”, and forgiving human frailty. In her second album, My Life, released in 1994, she continues the personal and introspective approach. My Life was nominated for a Grammy in the “Best Contemporary Folk Album” category. Her third album, The Way I Should, released in 1996, tackles fiercely political topics like sexual abuse, religion, government policy, and Vietnam. After an eight year absence, she released Lifeline, a country-gospel collection.
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nconners wrote:
Iris deMent is incredible ! My cerebral palsey palsey grandson loves her to bits !!! When are you coming to Australia Iris. I explain Iris to my friends as the female Johny Cash ! So much feeling,so much soul ! Love ya girl!
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cwall wrote:
amazing voice
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semionato wrote:
i think MY LIFE is one of the 5 or 10 greatest albums of the 90s.
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Ender018 wrote:
Her voice is... mmm !
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IamFlood wrote:
Her version of Pretty Saro is incredible.
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ripple58 wrote:
I said 'Wish she would tour Europe'. And she is playing one date (according to lastFM anyway) - in Perth (Scotland). But is she really coming all that way for one gig? Anyone know anymore? What pulling power do the organisers in Scotland have to get her to do a solo concert in Europe?
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ripple58 wrote:
'An angels' megaphone' what a turn of phrase. I love her voice. Wish she would tour Europe. TIP - There's also a John Prine album of duets with women singers (In Spite of Ourselves) -she sings with him on four tracks. Some are really funny songs.
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Sgt_Baker wrote:
such a great voice
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JefferyWright wrote:
Caught her at the Beachland Ballroom a few years ago. Unbelievable. She's the best.
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plastorm wrote:
After seeing her perform on Friday, I can tell you Iris Dement in concert is truly something to behold. It was like hearing an angel's megaphone.
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straightfredge wrote:
not ashamed to say i heard her on the true grit soundtrack. spectacular voice.
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JulieOlberding wrote:
Sweet vintage sound!
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semionato wrote:
YES YES YES.
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Ursulabear wrote:
what a voice on her! O.o
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wingkon wrote:
Our Town takes me all the way back to my childhood. Fantastic song!
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semionato wrote:
SHE'S WONDERFUL.
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semionato wrote:
just can't stop listening to to both infamous angel and my life.
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StevieD39 wrote:
Just can't stop listening to Infamous Angel
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hildy1877 wrote:
She has a beautiful voice
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Bernieone wrote:
in love with her music just got all 4 albums
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