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About Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile is an Oscar-nominated and 11x GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, performer and producer, 2x EMMY Award-winning composer, lyricist and writer, #1 New York Times Bestselling author and activist, who is known as one of music's most respected voices. Throughout her acclaimed career, Carlile has released seven studio albums including her most recent, the 3x GRAMMY-winning In These Silent Days. Additionally, Carlile continues her work as a renowned producer with recent GRAMMY Award-winning projects from Joni Mitchell and Brandy Clark. She also produced and recorded a rendition of Indigo Girls’ “Closer To Fine” with her wife, Catherine, which was included on Barbie The Album as well as a version of “Home,” which was featured in the final season of Ted Lasso. She received her first Oscar nomination in the Original Song category in January 2025 for “Never Too Late”, a track written alongside Elton John, Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt for the Disney+ documentary of the same name, on Elton’s life and career.
Beloved by her peers, Carlile has collaborated with artists such as Elton John, The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Alicia Keys, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Jacob Collier, P!nk and Dolly Parton. Carlile was named OUT Magazine’s 2023 "Icon of the Year," awarded Billboard’s Women In Music “Trailblazer Award,” CMT’s Next Women of Country “Impact Award” and NMPA’s 2023 Songwriter Icon Award and received multiple recognitions from the Americana Music Association. On top of being a musician and writer, Carlile is a founder of the Looking Out Foundation, which has raised over $6 million for grassroots causes to date. Carlile lives in rural Washington state with her wife and two daughters, Evangeline and Elijah.
Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile is a singer-songwriter whose musical style incorporates Americana, rock, country, and folk. Throughout her career, she has won numerous awards and garnered international acclaim. She has toured in several countries and even organized a music festival, Girls Just Wanna Weekend, featuring all-female performers.1
Carlile has collaborated with artists like Elton John, Alicia Keys, and Hozier.2 Her music has had widespread influence on the revival of Americana in modern pop music.
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Brandi Carlile Background
Brandi Carlile was born in Ravensdale, WA, in 1981. She began performing alongside twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth in 2000. Before long, the group was touring with headlining acts like the Dave Matthews Band.3
Carlile went on to have a massively successful solo career, releasing her self-titled debut album in 2005. Her first gold certification was for her 2007 album The Story. Since then, Carlile has earned Grammy and Emmy Awards for her music.
Beyond her music, Carlile is an outspoken humanitarian and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Brandi Carlile’s Awards
Since her music career began, Brandi Carlile has gone from busking on street corners to winning prestigious awards. Some of her achievements include:
- Grammy Awards (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024): Carlile has won 11 Grammy Awards, including Best Americana Album and Best Country Song. She has been nominated for more than 20 Grammys.4
- Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA) - Best Original Song - Documentary Film (2022, 2024): Carlile won an HMMA award for Ready As I’ll Never Be in 2022 and Never Too Late in 2024.4
- Academy Award Nominee - Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song) (2025): Carlile also shares an Oscar nomination with Elton John, Andrew Watt, and Bernie Taupin for Never Too Late.4
Brandi Carlile’s Biggest Hits
Brandi Carlile has an impressive catalog of music, but there are several hit songs that stand out as defining moments in her career.5 Carlile’s biggest hits include:
- The Story (2007): Carlile’s breakout single was the title track of her sophomore album, which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The Joke (2018): The hit single from Carlile’s album By the Way, I Forgive You was her first to win a Grammy (two, in fact).
- Who Believes in Angels? (2025): Carlile’s collaborative album with Elton John reached number one in the UK, and the two artists recorded a documentary about the recording process.6
See Brandi Carlile Live
Brandi Carlile has toured internationally and performed at notable venues like Madison Square Garden and the Red Rocks Amphitheater.7 Her fans, affectionately known as the “Bramily,” have come to expect a joyful live music experience from the indie star.8
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Sources:
- Brandi Carlile Confirms Girls Just Wanna Weekend Fest With Maren Morris, Indigo Girls & More: Full Lineup - Billboard
- Brandi Carlile’s top 10 best song collaborations with other artists - The Seattle Times
- Brandi Carlile Biography - Britannica
- Brandi Carlile Awards - IMDb
- Brandi Carlile’s 10 Best Songs: Critic’s Picks - Billboard
- Elton John & Brandi Carlile’s ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ Ascends to No. 1 on U.K. Albums Chart - Billboard
- 3 Brandi Carlile Concerts Every Fan Should See - American Songwriter
- Show Review: Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks 2025 - American Highways