Arts & Entertainment

Iris DeMent Plays The Center For Arts Natick

Iris DeMent's new album is "Workin' On A World". DeMent plays a show in Natick this week.

NATICK, MA — Iris DeMent has had a long and storied career which includes critically acclaimed albums and plenty of award recognition.

Her debut, "Infamous Angel", recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary and was named to Rolling Stone's list of greatest country albums of all time.

The next two records in her catalog were both nominated for Grammy awards.

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But don't take DeMent for just a legacy act. Her latest record, "Workin' In A World" is out now and features a prime display of DeMent's singing and songwriting chops. She brings those songs to Natick on Wednesday for a concert at The Center For Arts.

The show is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. with tickets on sale now for $45.

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DeMent's latest record includes topical songs about the world today, and features the lead single of the same name as the album. Listen to it below:

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