Iris DeMent and Ana Egge

Iris DeMent, born in the U.S., is a celebrated singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and melodies rooted in hymns and gospel. Her debut, Infamous Angel, is among Rolling Stone's "greatest country albums." DeMent's albums My Life and The Way I Should were GRAMMY-nominated, and she founded her own label in 2004. Notable works include Lifeline and Sing The Delta, with NPR calling her one of the great voices in contemporary music. The Boston Globe praised her for her unvarnished grace, and The Trackless Woods was a powerful triumph. Her influence spans film, TV, and collaborations.

Born in Estevan, Ana Egge grew up in Ambrose, ND. She moved to Austin in 1994, influenced by her nomadic, artistic family. Known for her vivid songwriting, she won the 1995 Village Voyage Songwriter Search, collaborated with Grammy-winner Shawn Colvin, and debuted with "River Under the Road" in 1997.