American Idol Season 16 winner Maddie Poppe graces one of our covers, and while not a “guitarist,” Lindsey Stirling — our other cover artist — is an accomplished violinist with a holiday album & show. Grammy-nominated artist Amythyst Kiah chats with us about her single “Black Myself,” Carlene Carter fills us in on life as a Carter Girl and the new Carter Family album, Vicki Genfan discusses finding light in dark times, Sharon Isbin talks recording with the Pacifica Quartet, Kalie Shorr opens up with Open Book, and American Idol contestant Brooke White talks about writing & recording her new album Calico. We also chatted with Ruby Stewart & Alyssa Bonagura of The Sisterhood Band, Wandering Hearts, and Brinn Black while at CMA Fest, and Aubrie Sellers, Judy Paster, and Lizzie No at AMERICANAFEST. Mean Mary, Brianna Jorgensen, Dayna Manning, EmiSunshine, Brianna Musco, Leah Martin-Brown, and Marielle Krafft round out the issue.