Brandi Carlile

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About Brandi Carlile

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A literate singer/songwriter whose music splits the difference between pop/rock and folksy Americana, Brandi Carlile was born in the small town of Ravensdale, Washington, an isolated community 50 miles from Seattle. With few neighbors or friends nearby, she grew up learning to make her own entertainment, which included hiking trips in the nearby woods and self-taught vocal lessons. Carlile also grew attached to the classic country music her parents doted on, specifically Patsy Cline, and she made her stage debut at the age of eight after she was taken to a local country radio show by her mother. At 17, Carlile picked up the guitar, having developed a taste for rock & roll through Elton John's classic albums of the '70s, and began hitting the Seattle bar scene, playing anywhere she could get a gig (including a stint singing backup for an Elvis Presley tribute act).

While playing clubs, she encountered a band called the Fighting Machinists, featuring twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth. Impressed by their instrumental skills and spot-on harmonies, Carlile became an instant fan of the band, and when the group broke up, she persuaded the Hanseroth twins to form a new group with her. While they started out as an aggressive rock & roll band, Carlile's emotionally powerful songwriting and acoustic guitar work soon became the dominant component of their sound, and they began touring regularly, headlining small venues and opening shows for Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, and India.Arie.

In 2000, Carlile recorded the first of several self-released recordings that sold briskly at shows. By 2005, she'd earned enough buzz to secure a contract with Columbia Records, which released her self-titled debut later that same year. The album earned enthusiastic reviews, and Carlile was named one of 2005's "Artists to Watch" by Rolling Stone. In 2006, Carlile and her band began work on her second Columbia album, The Story, with T-Bone Burnett producing. The record was released in spring 2007 to warm reviews, and the inclusion of its title track in several commercials (most notably a General Motors ad that aired during the 2008 Beijing Olympics) helped boost sales. Give Up the Ghost followed in late 2009 and cracked the Top 40, featuring production from another high-caliber studio hand, Rick Rubin, as well as a duet with childhood idol Elton John.

Carlile rang in 2010 by issuing a Valentine's Day-themed EP, XOBC. She also continued to tour, making a well-received stop at the annual Bonnaroo Festival that summer and collaborating with the Seattle Symphony during two shows in November. The symphonic concerts were recorded and released the following year as Live at Benaroya Hall. In 2012, Carlile returned with the album Bear Creek, featuring production from Grammy Award-winning mixer/producer/engineer Trina Shoemaker. Taking its title from the Washington recording studio in which the album was recorded, Bear Creek included the leadoff single "That Wasn't Me." ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Music

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  • Keep Your Heart Young (Live at Bear Creek)
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  • Hard Way Home
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  • The Story
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  • Dying Day
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    • Save Part Of Yourself
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    Brandi Carlile performs during "We Walk the Line: A Celebration of the Music of Johnny Cash" in Austin, Texas, on April 20, 2012.
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    Brandi Carlile Taps Elton John, Chad Smith For New Album | Billboard.com
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    Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile's third album, "Give Up the Ghost," is a dream -- or dreams -- come true, in more ways than one. The songs themselves...
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    Brandi Carlile Taps Elton John, Chad Smith For New Album | Billboard.com
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    Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile's third album, "Give Up the Ghost," is a dream -- or dreams -- come true, in more ways than one. The songs themselves...
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    Lilith Fair 2010 Featuring Newcomers Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae, Miranda Lambert
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    Next year's Lilith Fair revival will feature Brandi Carlile, Janelle Monae and Miranda Lambert among festival veterans Tegan and Sara, Indigo Girls an...
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    Brandi Carlile Finishes Fourth Album Before Ray LaMontagne Tour | Billboard.com
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    Carlile's fans will have to make due with "Live at Benaroya Hall," which was recorded over two nights last November with arrangements by Sean O'Loughl...
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    Brandi Carlile Announces New Album, Bear Creek
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    Brandi Carlile announced her new album, Bear Creek, will be released on June 5 through Columbia Records. Her fourth record, named after the studio out...
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    Video Premiere: Brandi Carlile, 100 (Live At Bear Creek)
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    Brandi Carlile's new album, Bear Creek, shows off her gorgeous, emotive voice and her band's ability to weld musical styles together. You can read our...
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    Americana Music Festival Lands Punch Brothers, Brandi Carlile, Billy Joe Shaver
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    (The Punch Brothers) The Americana Music Association has announced the performers for the Americana Music Festival, held September 12-15 in downtown N...
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    Brandi Carlile: On Record
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    As a singer, Brandi Carlile is prone to let loose, and her voice is a visceral marvel; even the falsetto range is red-blooded and clarion clear. But g...
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    New John Denver Tribute Album Includes My Morning Jacket, Brandi Carlile
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    Tribute to John Denver Tracklist 1. Take Me to Tomorrow - Dave Matthews 2. Leaving, on a Jet Plane - My Morning Jacket 3. Sunshine On My Shoulders - T...
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Tour Dates

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  • May 26 Sunday
    New Orleans, LA, US House of Blues
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  • Jun 13 Thursday
    Hampton Beach, NH, US Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom
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  • Jun 14 Friday
    Newport, RI, US Newport Yachting Center
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  • Jun 15 Saturday
    Mansfield, MA, US Comcast Center
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  • Jun 16 Sunday
    Mansfield, MA, US Comcast Center
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  • Jun 18 Tuesday
    Pittsburgh, PA, US Stage AE
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  • Jun 19 Wednesday
    Cleveland, OH, US House of Blues
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  • Jun 21 Friday
    Noblesville, IN, US Klipsch Music Center
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    Noblesville, IN, US Klipsch Music Center
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  • Jun 23 Sunday
    Louisville, KY, US Iroquois Amphitheater
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  • Jun 25 Tuesday
    Interlochen, MI, US Kresge Auditorium, Interlochen Center for the Arts
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  • Jun 26 Wednesday
    Milwaukee, WI, US US Cell Stage
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  • Jun 27 Thursday
    Grand Rapids, MI, US Frederik Meijer Gardens
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  • Jun 28 Friday
    Green Bay, WI, US Meyer Theatre
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  • Jun 29 Saturday
    Somerset, WI, US Somerset Amphitheater
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  • Jun 30 Sunday
    Washburn, WI, US Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua
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  • Jul 5 Friday
    Iowa City, IA, US Englert Theatre
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    Papillion, NE, US Sumtur Amphitheater
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  • Jul 7 Sunday
    Des Moines, IA, US Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater
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  • Jul 10 Wednesday
    St Louis, MO, US The Pageant
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  • Jul 11 Thursday
    Kansas City, MO, US Crossroads
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  • Jul 13 Saturday
    Morrison, CO, US Red Rocks Amphitheatre
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  • Jul 14 Sunday
    Salt Lake City, UT, US Red Butte Garden
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Greenfield, MA, US Greenfield Community College
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Danbury, CT, US Ives Concert Park
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  • Jul 21 Sunday
    Danbury, CT, US Ives Concert Park
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  • Jul 21 Sunday
    Greenfield, MA, US Greenfield Community College
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  • Jul 23 Tuesday
    New Brunswick, NJ, US State Theatre
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  • Jul 24 Wednesday
    Vienna, VA, US Filene Center, Wolf Trap
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  • Jul 25 Thursday
    Floyd, VA, US FloydFest
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  • Aug 9 Friday
    San Diego, CA, US Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay
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  • Aug 10 Saturday
    Anaheim, CA, US House of Blues
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  • Aug 15 Thursday
    Saratoga, CA, US Mountain Winery
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  • Aug 21 Wednesday
    Jacksonville, OR, US Britt Festivals Gardens and Amphitheater
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  • Aug 22 Thursday
    Seattle, WA, US Woodland Park Zoo
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  • Aug 23 Friday
    Seattle, WA, US Woodland Park Zoo
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  • Feb 7 Friday
    Miami, FL, US Cayamo Cruise
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Discography

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  • Bear Creek (2012)
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    Bear Creek (2012)
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  • Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony (2011)
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    Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony (2011)
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  • XOBC                                                                        (2010)
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    XOBC (2010)
    Sony Music Distribution
  • Give Up the Ghost (2009)
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    Give Up the Ghost (2009)
    Columbia
  • The Story (2007)
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    The Story (2007)
    Sony Music Distribution
  • Brandi Carlile (2005)
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    Red Ink Records
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