DeMent is the youngest of 14 children and grew up in Southern California. She was heavily influenced by country and gospel music, leading her to a career in folk and country singing, according to a Buskirk-Chumley press release.
Her first album, “Infamous ?Angel,” was picked up by Warner Bros. Her next two albums, released in 1994 and 1996, were nominated for Grammy awards.
The country and folk singer has been featured on various albums with other singers but didn’t release her own album again until 2012.
Her 2012 album, “Sing the ?Delta,” features 12 original songs by the artist.
The Goo Goo Dolls’ song “Iris” was named after her as well, according to the Buskirk-Chumley press release. Lead singer Johnny Rzeznik saw an article about her in Billboard magazine and liked her name. Afterwards, he made her name the title of their song.
Tickets for DeMent’s concert are available for Buskirk-Chumley donors and sponsors Oct. 29 and for the general public 11 a.m. Nov. 3.
Tickets are $40 for seats in the orchestra pit and $29 for the ?remaining seats.
Alison Graham
