Holly Carter is a singer-songwriter and multi-award-winning instrumentalist who won the Instrumentalist of the Year at the UK Americana Awards in 2023 and 2024. She has established a reputation as a leading fingerstyle guitarist and is one of the UK's very few professional female pedal steel players. Drawing inspiration from a varied musical upbringing, her musicality entwines aspects of folk, roots and Americana to create a mix that echoes everything from the likes of Gillian Welch to Chet Atkins. Harnessing an approach to music as a powerful tool for education and change, her songs weave joyously catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that pay homage to a diverse collection of musical and personal heroes.