Childhood and Education Journey of Brandi Carlile in Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Brandi Carlile. A timeline of key moments.

Brandi Carlile is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and producer known for her genre-blending music, encompassing folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. She has garnered significant critical and commercial success, evidenced by her eleven Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards. She has also received an Academy Award nomination, solidifying her status as a versatile and accomplished figure in the music industry.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1969: Joni Mitchell's Last Appereance at Newport Folk Festival

Joni Mitchell had her last appeareance at Newport Folk Festival in 1969, it would be decades until she returned.

November 2002: Carlile Comes Out as Lesbian

In a November 2002 interview, Brandi Carlile came out as a lesbian.

2008: Establishment of the Looking Out Foundation

In 2008, Brandi Carlile and Tim and Phil Hanseroth established the Looking Out Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization to give financial support to and raise awareness of causes in which they believe.

2009: Met Catherine Shepherd

In 2009, Brandi Carlile met Catherine Shepherd.

June 2012: Engagement Announcement

In June 2012, Brandi Carlile announced her engagement to Catherine Shepherd.

September 15, 2012: Marriage to Catherine Shepherd

On September 15, 2012, Brandi Carlile married Catherine Shepherd in Wareham, Massachusetts.

2012: Catherine Shepherd Becomes Executive Director of Looking Out Foundation

Since 2012, Carlile's wife, Catherine, has been the Looking Out Foundation's Executive Director.

July 2018: Announcement of "Girls Just Wanna Weekend" Music Festival

In July 2018, Brandi Carlile announced the creation of her own music festival, "Girls Just Wanna Weekend."

February 3, 2019: Girls Just Wanna Weekend festival

The "Girls Just Wanna Weekend" festival took place at Puerto Aventuras on the Riviera Maya in Mexico, from January 30 – February 3, 2019.

January 2023: Headlined Inauguration Party for Maura Healey

In January 2023, Brandi Carlile headlined the inauguration party for Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, the first lesbian governor in the United States.