Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile’s self-titled debut album in 2005 garnered immediate critical acclaim, earning her a spot on Rolling Stone’s ’10 Artists to Watch in 2005′ list and reaching number one on the US Folk Albums chart. This success followed her signing with Columbia Records in 2004 and an extensive period of touring where she opened for artists such as Ray LaMontagne, the Fray, and Tori Amos, solidifying her presence in the music scene with her distinctive genre-spanning sound. Her breakthrough arrived with the 2007 release of her second album, The Story, produced by T Bone Burnett. The title track gained significant exposure through General Motors commercials during the 2008 Summer Olympics, dramatically boosting album sales and reaching No.

5 on iTunes, while her music was also featured in the TV drama Grey’s Anatomy. Carlile’s 2009 album, Give Up the Ghost, produced by Rick Rubin and featuring Elton John, debuted at No. 26 on the Billboard 200. She continued to build her career with Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony (2011), which reached No.

Her memoir, Broken Horses, published in 2021, became a New York Times Best Seller, coinciding with the release of her seventh studio album, In These Silent Days (2021), which debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and earned her three Grammy wins in 2023, including Best Americana Album. In 2022, Carlile delivered a memorable performance with music icon Joni Mitchell at the Newport Folk Festival, a highlight of the year’s music events. Looking ahead, Carlile has announced her ninth studio album, Returning to Myself, slated for release in 2025.