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After an unfortunately timed illness led to some of this tour being cancelled, Iris DeMent admitted to the Glasgow crowd that she was probably ‘happier to see you than you to are to see me.’ What followed was an evening of hopeful songs that powerfully cut through the political despair of our times.
Continue reading “Live Review: Iris DeMent & Ana Egge @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall 31/10/23”
Country music legend Loretta Lynn has today died peacefully in her sleep, aged 90. Some of the many artists paying tribute to Loretta online included Dolly Parton, Carole King, Wynnona Judd, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Drive By Truckers, Waxahatchee and Valerie June. Her influence runs deeper than the well in Butcher Hollow from where she once drew water.
Loretta’s straight-talking spirit, absolute authenticity and often confrontational style has few parallels in country music, or any genre. She was an icon of individuality, and an irreplaceable loss.
Read on to find some of the best examples of songs which pay tribute to Loretta or which echo her work. Feel free to add any further suggestions to the comments or on social media and I will add them to a playlist.
Continue reading “Under Her Influence – Songs Inspired by Loretta Lynn”
As she took to the stage for a rare live show in the UK, Iris DeMent admitted she was worried no one would turn up on a Monday night. Thankfully the Celtic Connections audience knows that such a trailblazing talent is one not to be missed. Continue reading “Live Review: Iris DeMent @ Celtic Connections”
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