Dori Freeman, born and raised in Galax, Virginia, is an American
singer-songwriter. Growing up in a musical family, she was influenced by her
father Scott Freeman and grandfather Willard Gayheart, both musicians. In late
2014, Dori Freeman sent a Facebook message to Teddy Thompson, who decided to
produce her album after hearing her music. The self-titled Dori Freeman (2016)
was funded through Kickstarter and released by Free Dirt Records. The album
received critical acclaim, with Rolling Stone Country calling it "a strong
contender for Americana debut of the year." NPR praised it...