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 | |
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 Cary Ann Hearst Trent | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 10, 1979 |
| Genres | Folk, country rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Dualtone Records |
| Website | shovelsandrope |
Career edit
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 edit
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 edit
- ^ "Shovels & Rope: Music Biography". Allmusic.com.
- ^ a b "Cary Ann Hearst: Country Strong with an Outlaw Streak". NPR.
- ^ "Delta Mama and a Nickajack Man… the short version of a long story". Shovels & Rope. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved November 13, 2012.