Iris Dement Quotes

Iris Dement — American Musician born on January 05, 1961,

Iris Luella DeMent is an American singer and songwriter. DeMent's musical style includes elements of the country and folk music genres... (wikipedia)

I don't describe myself as a Christian or religious, but I like to think that how I live my life is honest.

Most of the music you hear on the radio today is developed for making money. It doesn't feel true or honest. You can feel it in the music.

And I've been walking 'round with memories way too long.

Maybe I spent more time dwelling on emotions than some people, and maybe that's why I ended up writing.

For a long time I was interested in being a social worker. In a lot of ways I feel that that's all my music is, trying to help people.