Gary Clark Jr. and Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples and Levon Helm, stars in their own right, bonded on "The Last Waltz" set in 1976. Their collaboration on "The Weight" became iconic. Despite Helm's battle with throat cancer, his voice returned, earning him three GRAMMYs during a career resurgence. Both artists were admired by a younger generation, with Helm celebrated as a legendary drummer and patron of American music.

Austin-born Gary Clark Jr., a versatile guitarist/vocalist known for blending blues-rock with funk, hard rock, and hip-hop, won a Grammy for his album *Blak and Blu*. He's collaborated with Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, and Eric Clapton, and opened for the Rolling Stones. His politically charged *This Land* earned four Grammy nominations. Clark’s dynamic career includes notable performances, film scores, and collaborations with John Legend and Tom Morello.