Lydia Loveless and Patterson Hood

Ohio-born Lydia Loveless blends alt-country, indie, pop, and punk, known for raw, fearless lyrics. Hits include "Boy Crazy." Collaborated with Drive-By Truckers; subject of a documentary.

Patterson Hood, born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, is a singer-songwriter and guitarist known for co-founding Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. Hood's music combines Southern identity themes with social justice narratives. Acclaimed for his solo work and production, he has collaborated with The Decemberists' Chris Funk. Notable solo albums include Killers and Stars and Heat Lightning Rumbles in the Distance, highlighting his storytelling talent and versatile sound. Hood remains influential in modern music, celebrated for transforming raw realities into soul-stirring art, and is a key figure in contemporary Americana.