Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell

Montreal-born, Nashville-based Allison Russell is a Grammy, Juno, Americana, and Folk award-winning artist. Known for her work with Po'Girl and Our Native Daughters, she released "Outside Child" in 2021 and "The Returner" in 2023. An advocate and mother, she also co-founded Once and Future Sounds. Collaborating with Joni Mitchell, she performed with her Joni Jam band, and opened for Hozier in 2024.

Nova Scotia native Sarah McLachlan is renowned for her tender singer/songwriter pop style. Achievements include launching Lilith Fair, a female artist festival, and hits like "Adia" and "Angel" from her album *Surfacing*. McLachlan has earned multiple Grammys and Junos, and collaborated with artists like Paula Cole and Pierre Marchand. Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2017, she also supports at-risk youth through her music school.