Since signing her first publishing deal at 19, Nashville’s Natalie Hemby has become one of the most successful and sought after songwriters in music, with countless hit songs recorded by artists such as Kacey Musgraves, Maren Morris, Sheryl Crow, Miranda Lambert, Lady Gaga, Yola, Dierks Bentley, Rag'n'Bone Man, Lady A, Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town and Labrinth, to name a few.

McConnell, born in Athol, Massachusetts, to folk-singer parents, began writing songs and performing after moving to Georgia at age 11. He released his debut album at 15 and later wrote for artists like Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, and Martina McBride. In 2016, he signed with Rounder Records and released a self-titled album.