Opening the evening is Big Sky favorite Kylie Spence.
Her heartfelt songwriting brings a distinctly local voice to the stage.
“Watching her perform inspired me every night. She is a monster guitar player who’s found new ground on the instrument.”
— John Mayer
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist Madison Cunningham has become one of the most respected musicians of her generation. Renowned for her extraordinary guitar playing, inventive songwriting and emotionally rich performances, she has earned the admiration of fellow artists including John Mayer, Andrew Bird, Mumford & Sons, Hozier, Lucy Dacus and Molly Tuttle.
Winner of the 2023 Grammy Award for Best Folk Album for Revealer, Cunningham continues to push the boundaries of contemporary folk, indie rock and jazz-influenced songwriting. On her latest album, Ace, she brings piano to the foreground, revealing another side of her musicianship while creating some of her most personal work to date.
She is also the only featured guest artist on Mumford & Sons’ 2025 album Rushmere, where she co-wrote, sang and played guitar on “Blood On The Page.”
“One of the greatest guitarists of our generation.”
— Marcus Mumford, Mumford & Sons
“A new spin on West Coast folk-rock, with classical tendencies, electric guitars, jazz-school chord changes and alt-rock strut all living under the same roof.”
— Rolling Stone