Iris DeMent

Born: Jan 5, 1961 in Paragould, AR

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Biography: One of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day, singer/songwriter Iris DeMent was born on January 5, 1961, in rural Paragould, Arkansas, the youngest of 14 children. At the age of three, her devoutly religious family moved to California, where she grew up singing gospel music; during her ...Read full biography

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Infamous Angel

Released: 1992

Label: Warner Bros.

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A remarkable debut, Infamous Angel established Iris DeMent as one of the greatest artists of her generation. With her gift for poignant, confessional songwriting and a voice that makes raw beauty seem ...Read full review

My Life

Released: 1993

Label: Warner Bros.

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Like Infamous Angel, My Life opens on a light note, which is hardly adequate preparation for the emotional turbulence that follows. The album is dedicated to Iris Dement's father, who passed away prior ...Read full review

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