Iris DeMent’s voice and lyrics go straight to the heart of the matter. Her gospel and country music roots inform every verse and chorus. “There’s that first level of bravery, where you open your heart ...

During uncertain times, music is a balm and creative connective tissue provides hope when it’s needed most. It’s a sentiment Iris DeMent deeply feels and is a driving force behind her latest studio ...

Iris Luella DeMent stands apart amidst the field of singer-songwriters who incorporate gospel, folk and country into their repertoire. As her website says she has "an acclaimed ability to create ...

Gospel music seeped into the pores of almost every song that Iris DeMent sang during her Albany concert last month, from her opening “The Kingdom Has Already Come” to the encore of “There’s a Whole ...