Sierra Hull & John Craigie

Sierra Hull is a seven-time IBMA Mandolin Player of the Year, two-time Grammy nominee, and one of the most dynamic voices in bluegrass and Americana. Hull has shared stages with legends like Alison Krauss, Eric Clapton, Sturgill Simpson, Slash, and Robert Randolph, blending technical mastery with heartfelt storytelling. In 2025, Hull became the first female artist honored with a Gibson signature mandolin and was also awarded the Tennessee Governor's Distinguished Arts Award. This is her third SMF appearance as a bandleader, the first being in 2014.

John Craigie is an American singer-songwriter and storyteller celebrated as a modern-day troubadour in the spirit of Woody Guthrie. Blending sharp wit and heartfelt folk, his live performances weave together music and humor, drawing comparisons to Mitch Hedberg, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, and Pete Seeger. Over the years, Craigie has shared stages with artists such as Jack Johnson, Sean Hayes, The Infamous Stringdusters, and The Avett Brothers. Known for his warmth, wit, and authenticity, Craigie continues to charm audiences with songs that celebrate storytelling and human connection. This is his SMF debut.