Kelly Willis with Michael McGoldrick Band, Mountain Stage, and more

Kelly Willis, born in Lawton, OK, is an alt-country and Americana singer-songwriter known for her emotive vocals. She launched her career with 1990's "Well Travelled Love" but gained acclaim with 1999's "What I Deserve." Often collaborating with her husband Bruce Robison, notable works include "Cheater's Game" and "Our Year." Willis' albums like "Easy" and "Translated from Love" showcase her talent. She has collaborated with artists like Vince Gill and Jay Farrar. Her 2018 release "Back Being Blue" marked her return to solo work, produced by Robison.

Country star Kathy Mattea, born in Cross Lanes, WV, integrates folk, bluegrass, and Celtic influences. Known for hits like "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses," Mattea has two Grammys and top-charting albums, and has worked with Emmylou Harris and Dougie MacLean.