Will Hoge & Liz Longley in Newport

Will Hoge is an American singer-songwriter born in Franklin, Tennessee, who plays roots rock, country and Americana. He is known for his original recording of “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” later a country hit for Eli Young Band, and for “Strong,” which reached a wider audience through a Chevrolet Silverado campaign. His albums include The Wreckage, Small Town Dreams and My American Dream. The 2004 live album Again Somewhere Tomorrow documented performances from his early years on the road. Solo & Live: December 2015 later preserved a solo concert set, while his broader touring work has included full-band shows and appearances on the Grand Ole Opry.

Liz Longley is an American singer-songwriter raised in Pennsylvania and based in Nashville, known for folk-rooted acoustic pop and a vocal-led writing style. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, she has released albums including Liz Longley, Weightless and Funeral for My Past; “When You’ve Got Trouble” is among her best-known songs. Liz Longley has headlined listening rooms and theatres across the United States, building her sets around her voice and songwriting. Her touring history also includes opening dates for Shawn Colvin, Paula Cole and Marc Cohn.