| Cary Ann Hearst | |
|---|---|
 Cary Ann Hearst Trent | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1979-08-10) August 10, 1979 (age 45) |
| Genres | Folk, country rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Dualtone Records |
| Website | shovelsandrope |
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.
Career
Hearst got her first taste of fame when her song "Hell's Bells" was featured in the HBO vampire drama True Blood. 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. She is married to Michael Trent.
References
- "Shovels & Rope: Music Biography". Allmusic.com.
- ^ "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.