Vincent Neil Emerson and Kassi Valazza

Vincent Neil Emerson, an East Texas country, folk, and Americana singer-songwriter of Choctaw-Apache descent, is celebrated for his honest storytelling. His albums include Fried Chicken and Evil Women (2019), Vincent Neil Emerson (2021), and The Golden Crystal Kingdom (2023). He has released singles such as "Livin' in the Past" and "Jet Plane," and the album Blue Stars. Collaborating with Rodney Crowell and Shooter Jennings, his music features in TV shows like Yellowstone.

Kassi Valazza, known for her Southwestern rustic romance and Pacific Northwest realism blend, gained a cult following with her debut album *Dear Dead Days*. Signed to Fluff & Gravy, she toured with folk artists like Melissa Carper. Her album *Kassi Valazza Knows Nothing* was noted in NPR's and Bandcamp's top 2023 lists.