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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.

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1	Sweet Is the Melody	196
2	You've Done Nothing Wrong	146
3	The Shores Of Jordan	142
4	Childhood Memories	128
5	Our Town	104
6	No Time To Cry	103
7	Let the Mystery Be	81
8	Easy's Gettin' Harder Every Day	62
9	Hotter than Mojave in My Heart	54
10	Troublesome Waters	50
11	When Love Was Young	48
12	My Life	47
13	Calling For You	45
14	Mom & Dad's Waltz	36
15	These Hills	35

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chilled-out-777 wrote:
last month

She was so good, one of the best.

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Rockphile wrote:
July 2009

Amazing Voice! You should hear her harmonizing with Emmylou!!!!

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AlienCake wrote:
July 2009

I remember a great song from her that went "God may forgive youuu, but I don't.." about a two-timin's drinkin man who suddenly finds religion. Does anybody know what album it comes from? I would like to find it and hear it again.

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goutdaddy wrote:
July 2009

What a beautiful song bird.

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jjackson13 wrote:
May 2009

I never get tired of her, just the best.

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aspidestra wrote:
May 2009

remarkable

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JUMBOWAT wrote:
May 2009

one of the best

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ammarci wrote:
March 2009

Iris DeMent is AWESOME. . .She is the female version and caliber of Willie Nelson. . Unique. . .Creative. . .One of a Kind. . . Her music run deep into the soul. . .

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oddepinn wrote:
February 2009

iris DeMent is just AMAZING ! I'm so glad I found her music - find her voice - a great comfort and inspiration.- NP. MY Life !

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chazzieS wrote:
February 2009

Iris DeMent is one of those artists that make one's life so much better. She is just wonderful. Which cd? Easy : all four are pretty brilliant.

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musicdish wrote:
January 2009

Fans of Iris DeMent should also check out Amy Speace...

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Choogler wrote:
November 2008

Awsome voice!!! Iris,oh Iris, please sing again!

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ostrichcized wrote:
November 2008

We're not worthy!!!!!!!!!!

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g_love_fan wrote:
October 2008

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mjf2001 wrote:
October 2008

Saw her in concert a few years ago.... just her, a piano, and a guitar. I think I cried the whole time. What a special voice, what a special soul.

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aaronWHAT wrote:
September 2008

My Life from the Mister Lonely soundtrack is fucking awesome.

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jelyon wrote:
September 2008

Iris Dement has the voice of a Appalachian naiad, sweet and cool and clear as a mountain spring.

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elsimondark wrote:
August 2008

<3

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eveldo wrote:
August 2008

God May Forgive You (But I Won't) needs more love. Also, her stuff with John Prine is amazing.

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ramonfw wrote:
April 2008

Her first community on orkut: http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=49279701

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Dec 11 John Prine with Special Guest Iris DeMent House of Blues, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans, United States
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