This is Iris DeMent's first album of original songs in 16 years. Considered 'one of the finest artists of her generation' (All Music), Iris' new album brings the delta to life through timeless songs, DeMent's richly evocative voice and support from a cast of first-call musicians including Al Perkins, Reese Wynans, and album co-producers Bo Ramsey and Richard Bennett. 'Sing The Delta' is uplifting and heartbreaking, ripe with twang and soul. Dixie horns, weeping slide guitar balladry and bright Gospel-tinged piano swirl as Iris contemplates religion, love and family with introspection and imagery that few song-writers can convey.