In 1996, after two critically-acclaimed CDs ( "Infamous Angel" and the intensely personal "My Life"), Iris DeMent released "The Way I Should", an album containing "Wasteland of the Free", a blunt indictment of the right-wing political and social agenda that she believes dominates in the US. The five-minute song denounces religious and political hypocrisy and corruption, government and corporate attacks on workers' wages, the great and growing gap between rich and poor, and the imprisonment of tens of thousands of unemployed and poverty-st… read more
In 1996, after two critically-acclaimed CDs ( "Infamous Angel" and the intensely personal "My Life"), Iris DeMent released "… read more
In 1996, after two critically-acclaimed CDs ( "Infamous Angel" and the intensely personal "My Life"), Iris DeMent released "The Way I Should", an album cont… read more
Iris Luella DeMent (born January 5, 1961) is a singer-songwriter and musician. DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice. DeMent was born in Paragould, Arkansas, the 14th and youngest child of Pat DeMent (1910–1992) and wife Flora Mae (1918–2011). Iris's mother had harbored dreams of going to Nashville and starting a singing career. Although she put those plans on hold to get married, her singing voice was an inspiration and influence for her youngest daughter Iris. DeMent was raised in a Pentecost… read more
Iris Luella DeMent (born January 5, 1961) is a singer-songwriter and musician. DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy… read more
Iris Luella DeMent (born January 5, 1961) is a singer-songwriter and musician. DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice. DeMent was born in Paragould, Ar… read more