Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin

Mary Chapin Carpenter, born in Princeton, NJ, is a folk and country singer-songwriter known for hits like "Down at the Twist and Shout" and "I Feel Lucky". Her breakthrough album "Come on Come On" sold over 2 million copies. Collaborating with John Jennings, she earned a Grammy for "Shut Up and Kiss Me". Achievements include several top-charting albums like "Stones in the Road". Known for her introspective and emotionally intelligent songs, Carpenter shifted back to contemporary folk later in her career.

Shawn Colvin, born in South Dakota, is a Grammy-winning 'new folk' artist known for "Sunny Came Home." Her style mixes personal and pop influences, reshaping folk music. Notable for collaborations such as with Suzanne Vega and songwriting with John Leventhal.