Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark

Mary Chapin Carpenter, born in Princeton, NJ, found success in the '80s-'90s country scene with hits like "Down at the Twist and Shout" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her." Known for her emotionally intelligent songwriting, her album "Come on Come On" sold over two million copies. She won a Grammy for "Shut Up and Kiss Me." Collaborating with artists like Vince Mendoza, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart, she explored personal themes and folk influences, sharing her music via her "Songs from Home" series during the pandemic.

Brandy Clark, a CMA Award-winning artist and 11x GRAMMY nominee, is a top songwriter known for hits with Kacey Musgraves & Miranda Lambert. "Your Life is A Record" was critically acclaimed. She's collaborated with Brandi Carlile and co-composed Broadway's "Shucked."