Steve Earle sang her praises, David Byrne and Natalie Merchant covered her music, and Merle Haggard famously said she was the best singer he’d ever heard. Her 1992 debut album, “Infamous Angel,” ...

I went looking in our archives for an interview I did with Iris DeMent a couple of years ago. I couldn't find it, so I widened my search, going back a couple more years. Still nothing. Third time was ...

The Grammy-nominated roots-country singer grew up in a Pentecostal household. She's left the church now, but says her religious upbringing remains... 'Singing Is Praying' For Iris DeMent 'Singing Is ...

Ana Egge feat. Iris DeMent, 'Ballad of the Poor Child' [Premiere] "So many of us want to be able to do something. Maybe speaking up and out for those who cannot is the first step ..." Iris DeMent, who ...