Patterson Hood and Lydia Loveless

Lydia Loveless, born in Coshocton, Ohio, blends alt-country with indie and pop influences. Known for visceral lyrics and honky tonk/punk vocal style. Hits include 2011's "Indestructible Machine" and 2020's "Daughter." Featured in documentary "Who Is Lydia Loveless?".

Patterson Hood, born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist known for co-founding Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. Hood's music combines Southern identity themes with social justice narratives. Acclaimed for his solo work and production, he has collaborated with The Decemberists' Chris Funk. Notable solo albums include Killers and Stars and Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance, highlighting his storytelling talent and versatile sound. Hood remains influential in modern music, celebrated for transforming raw realities into soul-stirring art, and is a key figure in contemporary Americana.