I don't describe myself as a Christian or religious, but I like to think that how I live my life is honest. Iris Dement christiandescribehonest Change image and share on social
I was mainly influenced by the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard, and others like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash. Iris Dement bobcartercash Change image and share on social
Some guy refuses to fight and we call that the sin, but he's standing up for what he believes in and that seems pretty damned American to me. Iris Dement americanbelievecall Change image and share on social
For a long time I was interested in being a social worker. In a lot of ways I feel that that's all my music is, trying to help people. Iris Dement feelinterestlong Change image and share on social
I honestly don't listen to a lot of music - I spend so much time working at my own music. Iris Dement honestlylistenlot Change image and share on social
If something bothers me, it bothers me for a long time until I find a way to work it out. Music provided me with a means of working things out. Iris Dement botherfindlong Change image and share on social
I never set out to write songs about the world around me... it just kind of came about as a result of paying more attention to things. Iris Dement attentionkindpay Change image and share on social
Writing, overall, has never been what I'd call fun. It's fulfilling. It doesn't come real easy for me. Iris Dement calleasyfulfill Change image and share on social