Brandi Carlile
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Brandi Carlile is a singer/songwriter whose music has been categorized as pop/rock/country/folk.
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About
Brandi Carlile was born on June 1, 1981 in Ravensdale, Washington. She grew up in the area, in which no other house other than theirs stood. As a child, she taught herself how to sing and how to play the piano and the guitar. In order to practice and enhance her skills, she performed live as often as she could. She worked as a back-up singer for an Elvis Presley impersonator, and later began playing live in restaurants, weddings, and birthday parties, along with her band (twins Tim and Phil Hanseroth).
In 2004, she was signed to Columbia Records, and the following year, Brandi Carlile released her debut album Brandi Carlile (album). Some of the songs in the album were recorded in Brandi's home in Washington throughout 2004. Those previously recorded songs plus some newly made ones comprise the 10 tracks in the album. Such unique music combined with her expressive voice and diverse influences led Rolling Stone to feature her as one of their 10 Artists to Watch in 2005.
Her sophomore album, The Story, was released this April 2007. Two other versions of the album are available - a digipak and a vinyl version.
Awards & Certifications
| Year | Award |
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| 2005 | Among the Top 20 albums in E! Online’s "Replay 2005" |
Chart Toppers
News
Tours & Concerts
November 2, 2007 8:00 PM Paramount Seattle, Washington
November 30, 2007 Borderline London, England
February 4-10, 2008 Cayamo: A Journey Through Song Miami, Florida
Announcements
Brandi Carlile's new album, The Story, was released last April 3, 2007. It was recorded in Vancouver and produced by T Bone Burnett. It features a guest appearance by the Indigo Girls on the song "Cannonball".
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
| Date | Title | Label |
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| 2007 | The Story | Columbia |
| 2004 | Acoustic |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
Similar artists
Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Brandi named her horse after her guitar brand, Sovereign.
- Brandi’s favorite pizza toppings are onions and peppers.
- As early as age 8, she already performed onstage, singing Roseanne Cash’s "Tennessee Flat-Top Box".
- Brandi used to sing back-up, along with her friend Amber Lee, for an Elvis impersonator who was also Amber’s father.
- Brandi learned to play the guitar by herself when she was 17 years old.
- Brandi was once in a band called Shed.
- Brandi's first and favorite album is Elton John's Tumbleweed Connection. She said she got a copy from the library and never took it back.
Reviews
- Brandi Carlile has such a powerful, beautiful voice, and her songs are very well-written. If you want to listen to something different, try listening to her. -1630cafe, 04/16/07
