Iris DeMent has been played on NTS in shows including The Cosmic Principle w/ Nick Mitchell Maiato, featured first on 27 November 2014. Songs played include When My Mornin' Comes Around, Hotter Than Mojave In My Heart and Our Town.

Iris Luella DeMent (born January 5, 1961) is a singer-songwriter and musician. DeMent's musical style includes elements of folk, country and gospel. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award twice.

DeMent was born in Paragould, Arkansas, the 14th and youngest child of Pat DeMent (1910–1992) and wife Flora Mae (1918–2011). Iris's mother had harbored dreams of going to Nashville and starting a singing career. Although…