Iris DeMent continues to be celebrated for her influential work, with recent features highlighting her performance at The Freight and reflections on the enduring impact of her 1994 album 'The Way I Should' on its 30th anniversary. Her music also drew attention through a mention in a review of Bruce Springsteen’s live release and a personal anecdote from Pieta Brown about listening to Pharoah Sanders while borrowing DeMent’s van.