Singer/songwriter Shannon McNally first emerged amid the roots rock and Americana revival of the early 2000s. Her bluesy vocals and earthy songwriting style struck a chord with fans who had embraced the alt-country scene of the previous few years as well as the traditional sounds of the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack. A crafty mix of soul, blues, rock, and country, McNally established herself with releases like 2002's Jukebox Sparrows and 2006's North American Ghost Music while also seeking out interesting collaborations with the likes of Neal Casal, John Hiatt, Charlie Sexton, and Dave Alvin.