DeMent's first album in five years, "The Way I Should" finds the artist in sharp, contemplative form. The album arrived April 18, 2026, on Yep Roc Records.
- The album was recorded in Nashville. It features twelve songs, all written by DeMent.
- "The Way I Should" was released to critical acclaim, with many reviewers noting DeMent's mature songwriting and vocal delivery.
- The album charted at number 7 on Billboard's Folk Albums chart in its first week of release.
Iris DeMent is a singer-songwriter from Waterloo, Iowa, known for her distinctive voice and unflinching lyrical honesty. By 2026, she had long been considered a vital voice in American roots music.
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