Yola

Yola, a British singer-songwriter known for her contributions to country and soul music, has garnered critical acclaim within a short span of her career. Her debut studio album "Walk Through Fire" earned her four Grammy Award nominations, including Best New Artist. Her follow-up album "Stand for Myself" continued this trend, earning her two more Grammy nominations. This recognition is further cemented by her winning the UK Artist of the Year at the UK Americana Awards three times and receiving the UK Album of the Year for both "Walk Through Fire" and "Stand for Myself." Her music is influenced by her Jamaican heritage, which has set her apart in the country and soul music genres.

Branching out from her music career, Yola made her acting debut in 2022, portraying Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann's biopic "Elvis." This was not her only foray into acting, as she later made her Broadway debut in 2024, playing Persephone in Anaïs Mitchell's musical "Hadestown."

Yola has worked with artists such as The Highwomen and Sheryl Crow on the single "Hold On" and with PJ Morton on "Give the People What They Want." Yola's live performances have included a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden and appearances at the Newport Folk Festival 2019, where she performed with various artists, including Dolly Parton.