Mary Chapin Carpenter is a highly respected singer-songwriter who has sold over 16 million records in her career. Known for hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” she has won five Grammy Awards, two CMA Awards, and two ACM Awards. Carpenter is one of the 15 female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Her album “One Night Lonely” was nominated for Best Folk Album at the 2023 Grammys, and she was honored with the Poet’s Award at the ACM Honors for her extensive contributions to music.
Brandy Clark is an acclaimed GRAMMY, CMA, and Americana Award-winning artist, celebrated for her exceptional songwriting and musicianship. In 2023, Clark won Best Americana Performance at the GRAMMYs and Song of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors for her song “Dear Insecurity,” featuring Brandi Carlile. Her self-titled album, produced by Carlile, received widespread praise, with Forbes calling it an “Americana Masterpiece” and Billboard praising Clark’s skill as both a songwriter and performer.
