Gary Clark Jr. and Grace Bowers

Austin-born Gary Clark Jr., a versatile guitarist/vocalist known for blending blues-rock with funk, hard rock, and hip-hop, won a Grammy for his album *Blak and Blu*. He's collaborated with Alicia Keys, Foo Fighters, and Eric Clapton, and opened for the Rolling Stones. His politically charged *This Land* earned four Grammy nominations. Clark’s dynamic career includes notable performances, film scores, and collaborations with John Legend and Tom Morello.

California-born, Nashville-based Grace Bowers is an award-winning guitar virtuoso and bandleader. She blends funk, soul, and rock, earning acclaim as "Nashville's new guitar hero." Her debut album, "Wine On Venus," showcases her fluid fretwork. Bowers, a U.S. Global Music Ambassador, received Instrumentalist of the Year and has collaborated with many notable artists.