Junior Brown with Robbie Fulks, Bill Kirchen, and more

Robbie Fulks, born in Pennsylvania, is an acclaimed alternative country artist known for his humor and storytelling. Notable works include "Country Love Songs" and "Upland Stories," and he has collaborated with Steve Albini and Linda Gail Lewis. His achievements include a Grammy nomination and a shift from twangy country to diverse acoustic and pop styles. He founded Boondoggle Records and released projects like "Wild! Wild! Wild!" and "Bluegrass Vacation."

Junior Brown, born in Kirksville, IN, blends country and rock & roll with his unique "guit-steel" guitar. Known for hits like "My Baby Don't Dance to Nothing but Ernest Tubb," his album "12 Shades of Brown" and "Guit With It" are critically acclaimed. Collaborated with Tanya Rae, his wife, and was a pivotal figure at Austin's Continental Club.

Born in Bridgeport, Bill Kirchen is known for his '70s work with Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen, merging country and rock. Notable songs include "Mama Hated Diesels" and "Down to Seeds and Stems Again Blues." Collaborated with Nick Lowe and Elvis Costello, he pioneered Americana and twangcore genres. His album Word to the Wise, featuring famous artists, hit number six on Billboard Top Blues Albums. He's renowned for his versatile guitar skills and distinct musical style.

Maria Carrelli, a country/folk musician from Ludlow, KY, blends bluegrass and folk influences. Known for soulful, grassroots songs, she tours widely and sharpens her craft.

Australian-born Emma Swift blends folk, Americana, and indie rock, inspired by legends like Joni Mitchell. Known for her acclaimed Bob Dylan covers on *Blonde on the Tracks*.