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Iris DeMent
American singer-songwriter (born 1961)
Iris DeMent | |
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Iris DeMent at Old Settler's Music Festival – Driftwood, Texas, 2007 | |
| Birth name | Iris Luella DeMent |
| Born | (1961-01-05) January 5, 1961 (age 64) Paragould, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | Rounder Records (Philo), Warner Bros., Flariella Records |
| Website | www.irisdement.com |
Musical artist
Iris Luella DeMent (born January 5, 1961)[1] is an American singer-songwriter and musician.
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DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.
Early life
DeMent was born in Paragould, Arkansas,[2] the 14th and youngest child of Pat DeMent (1910–1992) and wife Flora Mae (1918–2011).[3] Iris's mother had harbored dreams of going to Nashville and starting a singing career.
Although she put those plans