Iris DeMent on recording In Spite of Ourselves: ‘I’d open my mouth and nothing would come out’
The singer’s Pentecostal upbringing made the lyrics a struggle. But she rode it out – just as she’s confident the US can ride out its current ‘dark days’
The singer’s Pentecostal upbringing made the lyrics a struggle. But she rode it out – just as she’s confident the US can ride out its current ‘dark days’
Teacher turned Grammy winner was shrewd song picker with substantial body of work
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