It was such an honor to co-write this song with my soul-sister, songwriter, friend Pieta Brown! 💕who we can also thank for this gorgeous cover photo!!

Much gratitude to: 
Richard Bennett, Chris Donohue, Bryan Owings, Brad Jones  
It’s a joy…

Listen here.

Profits will go to the Poor People’s Campaign and food banks.

"How Long" is out now. Listen here.

Profits will benefit the Poor People’s Campaign. 

Credits: 
Music and Lyrics by Iris DeMent 
Produced by Iris DeMent and Jim Rooney 
Engineer: Cameron Davidson

Musicians: 
Iris DeMent - piano / vocals 
Chris…

Pre-save "How Long" out 9/3 here

Like so many of you, I am deeply saddened by the passing of John Prine. It is my prayer that all the love he gave to this world will be returned ten-fold to his family — the ones he cherished…

Celebrate this New Year’s Eve with John Prine, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, and special guest, Iris DeMent at the Grand Ole Opry House!

Iris to be part of John Prince's All The Best Fest!

HELLO FRIENDS AND FANS, DUE TO A SEVERE COLD IRIS IS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING SHOWS: 

09/27 SELLERSVILLE THEATER 
09/28 CITY WINERY DC 
09/29 ROY'S HALL 
10/01 RAMS HEAD ON STAGE 
10/02 TINPAN 

THE SHOWS HAVE BEEN…

Iris will perform during the Americana Awards Ceremony in Nashville, TN this Wednesday at The Ryman Auditorium

where she will receivethe "Trailblazer" Award from the Americana Music Association. The event starts at 6:30 pm on Wednesday September 13th. 

In-depth 'Trackless Woods' feature by BookForum : Singer Iris DeMent's Homage to Soviet Poet Anna Akhmatova

READ HERE