Patty Griffin and Jonatha Brooke

Patty Griffin, born in Old Town, Maine, is a revered folk singer-songwriter known for her evocative melodies and impressionistic storytelling. Rising to fame with 1996's *Living with Ghosts*, her style ranges from acoustic to full-bodied arrangements, evident in albums like *Flaming Red* and *1000 Kisses*. Collaborations include Willie Nelson and Robert Plant. Her album *Downtown Church* won a Grammy, while *Children Running Through* claimed Americana's best album in 2007. Her work embodies emotional intimacy, with notable releases like *American Kid* and *Servant of Love*.

Illinois-born Jonatha Brooke blends folk, pop, and rock. Known for "Steady Pull," she cracked Billboard charts and collaborated with Bob Clearmountain. She adapted Woody Guthrie lyrics in "The Works" and wrote a play, "My Mother Has 4 Noses," also an album. Brooke contributed songs to Disney's Return to Never Land and the TV series Dollhouse.