Cary Ann Hearst

Cary Ann Hearst (born August 10, 1979) is a folk/roots rock musical artist from South Carolina, US. She performs as a solo act, as well as with her husband, Michael Trent, in the band Shovels & Rope. Hearst's influences are rooted in the soulful, gritty sounds of Townes Van Zandt, Bob Dylan, and Loretta Lynn, among others.[1]

Cary Ann Hearst
Cary Ann Hearst trent
Cary Ann Hearst trent
Background information
Born (1979-08-10) August 10, 1979
GenresFolk, country rock
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, drums
Years active2007–present
LabelsDualtone Records
Websiteshovelsandrope.com

Career

Hearst got her first taste of fame when her song "Hell's Bells" was featured in the HBO vampire drama True Blood.[2] She has eight albums, the first two (Dust and Bones, Lions and Lambs) as solo projects, and the most recent six (Shovels & Rope, O' Be Joyful, Swimming Time, Little Seeds, By Blood, and Manticore) as a collaboration with her husband, Michael Trent, under the moniker Shovels & Rope.

Personal life

Hearst is a Nashville, Tennessee, native and graduated from MLK Magnet High School. Her mother and father both hail from the Mississippi Delta.[3] She is married to Michael Trent.[2]

References
  1. "Shovels & Rope: Music Biography". Allmusic.com.
  2. "Cary Ann Hearst: Country Strong with an Outlaw Streak". NPR.
  3. "Delta Mama and a Nickajack Man… the short version of a long story". Shovels & Rope.
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