Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, renowned figures in the acoustic music world, have forged a celebrated career spanning over 25 years. Their debut album, Revival, garnered critical acclaim, followed by the GRAMMY-nominated Hell Among The Yearlings, solidifying their presence in the folk music scene. Their work on the O Brother, Where Art Thou? Soundtrack earned Welch the Album of the Year GRAMMY, while Time (The Revelator) received high praise from Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of the 2000s.

Welch and Rawlings' musical journey continued with Soul Journey, marking their venture into a fuller, electric sound, and later forming the Dave Rawlings Machine with A Friend of A Friend. Their album The Harrow and The Harvest received multiple GRAMMY nominations and Americana Honors & Awards, while Nashville Obsolete showcased Rawlings' production skills. Their collaboration on "When A Cowboy Trades His Spurs For Wings" earned an Oscar nomination, and their 2020 release, All the Good Times, clinched the GRAMMY for Best Folk Album, further solidifying their place in the music industry.