[2] In late 2014, she sent a Facebook message to Teddy Thompson who liked her music so much he decided to produce her album.
Rolling Stone Country called the album "a strong contender for Americana debut of the year"[3] and Jon Pareles, writing in The New York Times, said "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.
"[4] NPR's Ann Powers said the "debut album shows great range and incredible emotional nuance.
"[8] Freeman is also heavily influenced by traditional Appalachian music: "I was brought up here and have spent the better part of my adult life here...
My experience living here is one of meeting genuine, honest people who don't have any affectation and are really proud of their culture.