Melissa Etheridge with Ashley McBryde and Shelly Fairchild

Arkansas-born country storyteller, Opry member. GRAMMY/CMA/ACM winner; Girl Going Nowhere, Never Will, Lindeville (3 GRAMMY noms). CMA Intl Artist Award.

Melissa Etheridge, born in the U.S., stormed onto the rock scene with her 1988 debut. Known for hits like "I'm the Only One" and "Come to My Window," she won two Grammys. Her song "I Need to Wake Up" earned an Oscar. Overcoming breast cancer in 2004, she launched Etheridge TV in 2020. In 2022, her one-woman show “My Window” made a sold-out premiere.

Shelly Fairchild, a celebrated Nashville artist, gained fame with her 2005 debut album "Ride" featuring the Top 40 hit “You Don’t Lie Here Anymore.” Known for her electrifying style and powerful songwriting, she has contributed to hits for Eric Church and Jason Aldean, and her music is featured in shows like "Grey’s Anatomy" and "Riverdale." A regular at the Grand Ole Opry, she's a beloved figure in the LGBTQ community and a top songwriter with over 80 TV and film syncs. Rolling Stone named her a must-know artist.