Kandace Springs and Kirk Whalum

Nashville native Kandace Springs blends R&B, jazz, and pop, with albums like Soul Eyes and Indigo reaching Billboard's jazz chart. Collaborating with legends like Prince and producers Evan Rogers and Carl Sturken, she’s known for her soulful voice and covers of classic tracks.

Memphis-bred saxophonist Kirk Whalum blends gospel, R&B, blues, and jazz. Known for topping charts with "For You" in 1998 and winning a Grammy for "It's What I Do," he's collaborated with Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, and Al Green. He recorded on The Bodyguard soundtrack, was part of BWB, and released notable albums like The Gospel According to Jazz series and Humanité. Whalum also toured extensively, contributing to soundtracks and covering artists like Stevie Wonder and Babyface.