Iris Dement, one of the most celebrated country-folk performers of our day, returns with her first album in 8 years. 'Life Line', Iris Dement's first release on her own FlariElla Records, springs from memories of her youth--time spent singing gospel as a young child. Containing twelve standards and one brand-new original, 'LifeLine' is gospel music sung with amazing conviction and passion from one of the extraordinary voices of our era. While 'LifeLine's' emphasis may be on traditional gospel standards, the focus, as on all of Iris' albums, is her pure, evocative vocal style. Longtime fans will recognize the unmistakable voice they have loved through the years.