Gillian Welch and David Rawlings have been influential figures in the acoustic music world for over 25 years, starting with their acclaimed debut album Revival. Their subsequent releases, such as Hell Among The Yearlings and Time (The Revelator), solidified their reputation in the folk music scene. Welch's Album of the Year GRAMMY win for the O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack further highlighted their musical prowess.

Over the years, Welch and Rawlings continued to evolve their sound, experimenting with electric elements in Soul Journey and later forming the Dave Rawlings Machine for A Friend of A Friend. Their collaborative efforts, including The Harrow and The Harvest and Nashville Obsolete, received critical acclaim and multiple award nominations. Most recently, their album All the Good Times earned them the GRAMMY for Best Folk Album in 2020, cementing their enduring legacy in the music industry.