Wild with purpose, the women of Dandelion Heart endeavor to create a unique Americana sound, blending four individual songwriting styles. These dandies are rooted in Northwest Arkansas, with a passion for making music, and having fun creating with each other. The band is composed of Lacy Hampton (guitar, hand percussion), Chase Hart (guitar), Korey Mckelvy (mandolele, banjo), and Willa Thomason (cello, guitar). Early on, the four shared originals from previous projects (Aisle 24, The Ozark Travelers, The Silver Lining), but quickly began evolving their set to include more originals born from collaborations. This resulted in the release of their debut album, Retrospect, in November of 2020. This group of four vocalists and multi-instrumentalist creates a dynamic set that is fluidly shifting throughout. Dandelion Heart strives to capture the beauty in simplicity, with penetrating harmonies and at times, sparse instrumentation. Expect to hear a blend of folk, blues, bluegrass, rock, and indie sounds from this up and coming hometown band.

The Shine Through: Listening Room is a celebration of creativity, passion, and profound connection that music forges between artist and audience. The 2026 edition of the Shine Through Listening Room is produced by Shine On Events with collaboration from Ozark Folkways.