Dori Freeman is a singer and songwriter from southwestern Virginia. She lives in the small mountain town of Galax where she grew up learning to play guitar from her father and singing in the school choir. At twenty-four she released her debut self-titled album produced by musician Teddy Thompson. In the decade since, she has released five albums of original songs. Her songs are characterized by a blend of the Appalachian folk she grew up on, Americana and contemporary country. “The purity of Dori Freeman’s voice and the directness of her songwriting reflect not only her Appalachian hometown – Galax, Va. — but also a determined classicism, a rejection of the ways modern country punches itself up for radio and arenas.” – Jon Pareles, The New York Times
Dori Freeman will appear at Word of South as part of the lineup on the Salvation South stage!