Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin

Mary Chapin Carpenter, born in Princeton, NJ, found success in the '80s-'90s country scene with hits like "Down at the Twist and Shout" and "He Thinks He'll Keep Her." Known for her emotionally intelligent songwriting, her album "Come on Come On" sold over two million copies. She won a Grammy for "Shut Up and Kiss Me." Collaborating with artists like Vince Mendoza, Julie Fowlis, and Karine Polwart, she explored personal themes and folk influences, sharing her music via her "Songs from Home" series during the pandemic.

Born in Vermillion, SD, Shawn Colvin emerged in the '80s new folk scene with a pop-influenced style. Her 1997 hit "Sunny Came Home" won two Grammys. She collaborated with John Leventhal and sang backup on Suzanne Vega's "Luka."