History of Brandi Carlile in Timeline
Brandi Carlile is a highly acclaimed American singer-songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending music, which encompasses folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. She has achieved significant critical success, garnering eleven Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and an Academy Award nomination, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in contemporary music.
June 1, 1981: Brandi Carlile's Birth
On June 1, 1981, Brandi Marie Carlile, an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her work across genres like folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock, was born.
November 2002: Carlile identifies as a lesbian
In November 2002, Brandi Carlile publicly identified herself as a lesbian during an interview, acknowledging the groundwork laid by those before her.
2004: Signing with Columbia Records
In 2004, Columbia Records signed Brandi Carlile based on the strength of her home recordings, marking a significant step in her early career.
2005: Release of Debut Album 'Brandi Carlile'
In 2005, Brandi Carlile released her self-titled debut album, Brandi Carlile, showcasing early songs and newly recorded tracks.
2005: Critical Acclaim and Recognition
In 2005, Brandi Carlile's debut album garnered enthusiastic reviews, leading to features on Rolling Stone's "10 Artists to Watch in 2005" list and similar lists by Interview and Paste. The album peaked at No. 80 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 1 on the US Folk Albums chart.
2005: Release of Debut Album
In 2005, Brandi Carlile's self-titled debut album, Brandi Carlile, was released to critical acclaim, marking her entry into the major label music scene.
2006: Headlining Tours and Supporting Artists
By the end of 2006, Brandi Carlile had embarked on several headlining tours and supported artists such as Ray LaMontagne, the Fray, Chris Isaak, Tori Amos, and Shawn Colvin.
2006: Re-release of Debut Album
In 2006, Columbia Records re-released Brandi Carlile's debut album, including re-recordings of "Throw It All Away" and "What Can I Say".
2007: Performances and UK Tour
In 2007, Brandi Carlile performed at the Borderline in London and was a guest on Newton Faulkner's UK tour. She also opened for Maroon 5 and OneRepublic during their Australia tour.
2007: Release of "The Story" Album
In 2007, Brandi Carlile released the album The Story, featuring the single "The Story", which gained wider recognition for her work.
2007: Release and Recognition of 'The Story'
In 2007, the release of 'The Story', Brandi Carlile's sophomore album produced by T-Bone Burnett, marked a significant moment in her career, solidifying her promise and showcasing her vocal power.
April 2008: Appearance on BBC2's Later... with Jools Holland
In April 2008, Brandi Carlile performed on the BBC2 show Later... with Jools Holland, increasing her visibility in the UK.
2008: "The Story" featured in General Motors Commercials
In 2008, "The Story" was heavily featured in General Motors commercials during the Summer Olympics, leading to a 368% increase in album sales. The song also peaked at No. 5 on the iTunes Music Store's most-purchased list and was used in a Super Bock commercial, reaching No. 1 in Portugal.
2008: Establishment of the Looking Out Foundation
In 2008, Brandi Carlile, along with Tim and Phil Hanseroth, established the Looking Out Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting various causes through financial aid and awareness campaigns.
2009: Release of Give Up the Ghost Album
In 2009, Brandi Carlile released her album Give Up the Ghost, adding to her growing discography.
November 2010: Recording Live Album at Benaroya Hall
In November 2010, Brandi Carlile recorded a live album during two sold-out shows at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, Washington, featuring the Seattle Symphony.
2010: Nomination for GLAAD Media Award
In 2010, Brandi Carlile was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album Give Up the Ghost. National Geographic Channel in Latin America also used the song "If There Was No You" from the album in its series Grandes Migraciones.
2011: Release of Live at Benaroya Hall
In 2011, Brandi Carlile's album Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony was released and reached number 14 on the Top Rock Albums chart.
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. They had met in 2009.
2012: Release of Bear Creek Album
In 2012, Brandi Carlile released the album Bear Creek, further showcasing her musical evolution.
January 11, 2014: National Anthem Performance
On January 11, 2014, Brandi Carlile sang the national anthem for the Saints vs. Seahawks NFL playoff game.
March 3, 2015: Release of The Firewatcher's Daughter
On March 3, 2015, Brandi Carlile released her fifth album The Firewatcher's Daughter on ATO Records.
May 4, 2015: Performance on Late Show with David Letterman
On May 4, 2015, Brandi Carlile performed with the Avett Brothers on Late Show with David Letterman, singing "Keep on the Sunny Side".
December 6, 2015: Grammy Nomination for The Firewatcher's Daughter
On December 6, 2015, Brandi Carlile's album The Firewatcher's Daughter earned her first Grammy Award nomination for Best Americana Album.
2015: Release of The Firewatcher's Daughter Album
In 2015, Brandi Carlile released The Firewatcher's Daughter, her fifth studio album.
April 7, 2016: Performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers
On April 7, 2016, Brandi Carlile appeared as a featured musical guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers, performing "Mainstream Kid" and dedicating it to Senator Bernie Sanders.
February 16, 2018: Release of 'By the Way, I Forgive You'
On February 16, 2018, Brandi Carlile released her sixth studio album, By the Way, I Forgive You, which became her highest-charting album.
July 2018: Announcement of "Girls Just Wanna Weekend" music festival
In July 2018, Brandi Carlile announced the creation of her own music festival, called "Girls Just Wanna Weekend". The festival was scheduled to take place in early 2019 in Mexico, featuring all-female musicians.
2018: Release of By the Way, I Forgive You Album
In 2018, Brandi Carlile released By the Way, I Forgive You, adding another album to her discography.
January 16, 2019: Chris Cornell Tribute Concert
On January 16, 2019, Brandi Carlile performed at a tribute concert for Chris Cornell, performing "Hunger Strike", "Like a Stone", and "Black Hole Sun".
July 19, 2019: Release of "Redesigning Women"
On July 19, 2019, The Highwomen released their debut single "Redesigning Women".
October 14, 2019: Performance of Joni Mitchell's Blue
On October 14, 2019, Brandi Carlile performed Joni Mitchell's album Blue in its entirety at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
2019: Formation of The Highwomen
In 2019, Brandi Carlile formed an all-female quartet called the Highwomen with Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby.
2019: Grammy Wins and Nominations
In 2019, Brandi Carlile received six Grammy nominations, winning three awards for Americana Album and Best American Roots Song/Performance for "The Joke".
February 2020: Named Record Store Day Ambassador
In February 2020, Brandi Carlile was named the Record Store Day 2020 Ambassador, highlighting her commitment to supporting independent record stores.
June 2, 2020: Collaboration with Soundgarden Members
On June 2, 2020, Brandi Carlile teamed up with remaining Soundgarden members to re-record new versions of "Black Hole Sun" and "Searching with My Good Eye Closed".
September 26, 2020: Release of "A Rooster Says" Single
On September 26, 2020, Brandi Carlile and the remaining members of Soundgarden released the 12-inch single vinyl "A Rooster Says", featuring re-recorded versions of "Black Hole Sun" and "Searching with My Good Eye Closed", during Record Store Day.
April 2021: Release of Autobiography 'Broken Horses'
In April 2021, Brandi Carlile released her autobiography titled Broken Horses: A Memoir, which debuted at No. 1 in non-fiction on the New York Times Best Seller list.
September 20, 2021: Carlile honored with She is the Music Award
On September 20, 2021, Brandi Carlile was honored with the She is the Music Award at City of Hope's 16th annual Songs of Hope celebration program. The award was presented by Universal Music Publishing Group chairman and CEO Jody Gerson.
October 1, 2021: Release of 'In These Silent Days' Album
On October 1, 2021, Brandi Carlile released her seventh album, 'In These Silent Days'. The album achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and topping the Top Rock Albums and Americana/Folk Albums charts, and critical acclaim.
October 2021: Expressed Interest in Further Collaboration with Soundgarden
In October 2021, Rolling Stone reported that Brandi Carlile has expressed interest in continuing her collaboration with the surviving members of Soundgarden.
October 23, 2021: Musical Guest on Saturday Night Live
On October 23, 2021, Brandi Carlile appeared as the musical guest on NBC's Saturday Night Live, where she performed "Right on Time" and "Broken Horses".
2021: Release of 'In These Silent Days' Album
In 2021, Brandi Carlile released her album In These Silent Days.
2021: Grammy Win for "Crowded Table"
In 2021, The Highwomen won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song for the track "Crowded Table".
2022: First Children's and Family Emmy Award
In 2022, Brandi Carlile won her first Children's and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Program in the TV series We the People.
2023: Second Emmy Award
In 2023, Brandi Carlile received her second Emmy for Outstanding Original Song for a Preschool Program in the YouTube series Jam Van.
2025: Academy Award Nomination
In 2025 Brandi Carlile received her first nomination at the Academy Award for Best Original Song for her writing and vocal contribution on "Never Too Late" with Elton John.
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