Carrie Newcomer

Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer, born in Dowagiac, Michigan, is known for intimate, thoughtful folk songs blending acoustic, folk-rock, and pop. Her hit “I Should Have Known Better” was covered by Nickel Creek. Collaborators include Mary Chapin Carpenter and Indian musicians Amjad Ali Khan and family. A respected activist and educator, she’s released acclaimed albums since the ’90s and authored poetry and essays.