Jesse Welles, born in Ozark, Arkansas, is an American singer-songwriter known for his rock and folk music. After early bands, he gained prominence in 2024 for his impactful folk protest songs addressing current events, resonating widely on social media. A prolific artist, he released multiple albums in 2024-2025 and received four Grammy nominations in 2026. He is currently touring.
Nathaniel Rateliff grew up in rural Missouri playing music in church and later moved to Denver. Before forming The Night Sweats, he released multiple solo works, including In Memory of Loss and Falling Faster Than You Can Run.
Formed in 2003 in Duluth, Minnesota by frontman Dave Simonett after car thieves stole his gear, Trampled by Turtles features Ryan Young, Tim Saxhaug, Erik Berry, and Dave Carroll. The group blends bluegrass, folk, and rock and roll into a fast, frenetic acoustic sound.
Born in Abbott, Texas, Willie Nelson is a legendary country singer and songwriter known for spearheading the 1970s outlaw country movement. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1993, he has earned multiple Grammy Awards for his prolific work.
Toronto-born singer-songwriter who rose from Buffalo Springfield to solo fame with Harvest and its 1971 No. 1 single “Heart of Gold.” Known for shifting between folk and noisy rock with Crazy Horse; later dubbed the “Godfather of Grunge,” collaborating with Pearl Jam.
Alabama-born Waxahatchee (Katie Crutchfield) makes alt-country/lo‑fi folk with poetic Southern lilt; six acclaimed albums, known for honest voice and powerhouse songwriting.
Margo Price is a Nashville-based country artist who broke through with her debut solo album, Midwest Farmer’s Daughter. Her music draws on classic country, with truth-telling songs written from “the intellect and the gut.”
Madeline Edwards, born in California and raised in Houston, blends deeply emotional country and soul. Known for powerful storytelling, she’s performed with The Highwomen, opened for Chris Stapleton, and made her Grand Ole Opry debut. Her music, shaped by personal loss, inspires healing across generations.
John Mellencamp is a Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member. A respected live performer, he co-founded Farm Aid with Willie Nelson and Neil Young in 1985, reflecting activism in his songs.