A review of Sing the Delta by Iris DeMent. After a 16-year gap in original releases DeMent returns with an instant classic that reveals an artist further along the road of mastering her craft.

It’s been over 16 years but Iris DeMent is finally releasing an album of all original songs entitled Sing the Delta. Take a listen to the stunning title track and take a brief look back at her career from a seriously hard core fan’s perspective. In addition, find out the release date, see the cover art and additional great images and most importantly get a link to order your own copy.

“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials, heavy and sudden, fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine, desert us when troubles thicken around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” – Washington Irving

The Coen brothers 2010 version of the western classic “True Grit” is receiving near universal high praise. One of the more interesting questions that movie goers have had after catching the film is, “Who is the woman singing the traditional hymn ‘Leaning on the Everlasting Arms’ while the closing credits roll?” Well it is my pleasure to answer that very question because she happens to be one of my all time favorites.

See videos and find links to purchase the music of an artist whose unique voice was also selected to close out the much loved TV drama Northern Exposure