History of Brandi Carlile in Timeline
Brandi Carlile is a celebrated American singer-songwriter and producer known for her genre-spanning music, encompassing folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock influences. Her critically acclaimed work has earned her eleven Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and an Academy Award nomination, solidifying her place as a prominent figure in contemporary music.
1969: Joni Mitchell's Appearance at Newport Folk Festival
In 1969, Joni Mitchell performed at the Newport Folk Festival. This marked her first appearance at the festival until 2022 when she would appear again with Brandi Carlile.
June 1, 1981: Brandi Carlile's Birth
On June 1, 1981, Brandi Marie Carlile was born. She is an American singer-songwriter and producer known for her work across folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock genres.
1994: Previous Instance of Dual Song of the Year Nominations
In 1994, prior to Brandi Carlile's nominations in 2022, the last instance of any songwriter or songwriting team being nominated for Song of the Year twice in the same year occurred.
November 2002: Carlile Comes Out as Lesbian
In November 2002, Brandi Carlile publicly came out as a lesbian, stating in an interview, "I don't have to have a lot of formality around it ... there were people before me who paved the way."
2004: Signing with Columbia Records
In 2004, Columbia Records signed Brandi Carlile on the strength of songs she had been recording periodically at home.
2005: Release of Debut Album
In 2005, Brandi Carlile released her debut major label album, self-titled 'Brandi Carlile', to critical acclaim.
2005: Recognition as an Artist to Watch
In 2005, Brandi Carlile was featured on Rolling Stone's "10 Artists to Watch" list, and other "artist to watch" lists by Interview and Paste, earning enthusiastic reviews for her debut album.
2006: Headlining Tours and Supporting Other Artists
By the end of 2006, Brandi Carlile had embarked on several headlining tours and supported artists including Ray LaMontagne, the Fray, Chris Isaak, Tori Amos, and Shawn Colvin.
2006: Re-release of Brandi Carlile Album
In 2006, Columbia Records re-released the album 'Brandi Carlile', including re-recordings of "Throw It All Away" and "What Can I Say".
2007: Release of "The Story"
In 2007, Brandi Carlile gained wider recognition with her single "The Story", from her album of the same name.
2007: Performances and Appearances
In 2007, Brandi Carlile performed at the Borderline in London, guested on Newton Faulkner's UK tour, and opened for Maroon 5 and OneRepublic during their Australia tour. Three songs from her previous album were featured in the TV drama 'Grey's Anatomy'.
April 2008: Performance on BBC2 Show
In April 2008, Brandi Carlile performed on the BBC2 show 'Later... with Jools Holland'.
2008: The Story featured in Commercials
In 2008, "The Story" was featured heavily in General Motors commercials during the Summer Olympics, leading to a significant increase in album and single sales. The song was also used in a commercial for Super Bock.
2008: Establishment of the Looking Out Foundation
In 2008, Brandi Carlile, along with Tim and Phil Hanseroth, established the Looking Out Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization to support causes they believe in.
2009: Meeting Catherine Shepherd
In 2009, Brandi Carlile met Catherine Shepherd, who would later become her wife.
2009: Release of Give Up the Ghost
In 2009, Brandi Carlile released 'Give Up the Ghost', produced by Rick Rubin, featuring collaborations with Elton John and others.
November 2010: Recording at Benaroya Hall
In November 2010, Brandi Carlile recorded her live album, 'Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony' during two sold-out shows in Seattle, Washington.
2010: Seattle's City of Music Breakthrough Award
In 2010, Brandi Carlile won Seattle's City of Music Breakthrough Award, recognizing her growing influence in the music industry.
2010: Recognition for 'If There Was No You'
In 2010, the song "If There Was No You" from 'Give Up the Ghost' was chosen by National Geographic Channel in Latin America to promote its series Grandes Migraciones. Carlile was also nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album.
2011: Release of Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony
In 2011, Brandi Carlile's album 'Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony' was released, reaching number 14 on the Top Rock Albums chart.
June 2012: Engagement Announcement to Catherine Shepherd
In June 2012, Brandi Carlile announced her engagement to Catherine Shepherd, marking a significant step in their relationship.
September 15, 2012: Marriage to Catherine Shepherd
On September 15, 2012, Brandi Carlile married Catherine Shepherd in Wareham, Massachusetts, solidifying their commitment.
2012: Release of Bear Creek
In 2012, Brandi Carlile released the album 'Bear Creek'.
2012: Catherine Shepherd Becomes Executive Director of Looking Out Foundation
In 2012, Catherine, Brandi Carlile's wife, became the Executive Director of the Looking Out Foundation.
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 with the Avett Brothers
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
On December 6, 2015, 'The Firewatcher's Daughter' earned Brandi Carlile her first Grammy Award nomination, for Best Americana Album.
2015: Release of The Firewatcher's Daughter
In 2015, Brandi Carlile released the album 'The Firewatcher's Daughter'.
April 7, 2016: Performance on Late Night with Seth Meyers
On April 7, 2016, Brandi Carlile was the featured musical guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers, performing "Mainstream Kid" and dedicating it to Senator Bernie Sanders.
May 2017: Release of "Cover Stories" Benefit Album
In May 2017, Brandi Carlile released "Cover Stories", a benefit album featuring songs from her 2007 album, "The Story", to support War Child UK and the world's refugee crisis.
February 16, 2018: Release of By the Way, I Forgive You
On February 16, 2018, Brandi Carlile's sixth studio album, 'By the Way, I Forgive You', produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings, was released.
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", which was inspired by her participation in the Cayamo Cruise festival.
October 2018: Collaboration with Sam Smith on "Party of One"
In October 2018, Brandi Carlile collaborated with Sam Smith to re-imagine the single "Party of One" as a duet, with proceeds benefiting the Story Campaign.
2018: Release of By the Way, I Forgive You
In 2018, Brandi Carlile released the album 'By the Way, I Forgive You'.
January 16, 2019: Chris Cornell Tribute Concert
On January 16, 2019, Brandi Carlile performed at a five-hour tribute concert to Chris Cornell, performing renditions of "Hunger Strike", "Like a Stone", and "Black Hole Sun".
February 3, 2019: "Girls Just Wanna Weekend" Music Festival
On February 3, 2019, the "Girls Just Wanna Weekend" music festival, created by Brandi Carlile, concluded in Puerto Aventuras on the Riviera Maya in Mexico, featuring all-female musicians.
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 in Los Angeles at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
2019: Grammy Awards and Formation of The Highwomen
In 2019, Brandi Carlile received three Grammy Awards for her work as a songwriter on Tanya Tucker's album 'While I'm Livin''. She also formed the all-female quartet called the Highwomen with Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby.
2019: Grammy Wins and Album Success
In 2019, Brandi Carlile won three Grammy Awards for 'By the Way, I Forgive You' and received six nominations, becoming the most nominated woman that year. The album also reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200.
February 2020: Carlile Named Record Store Day Ambassador
In February 2020, Brandi Carlile was announced as the Record Store Day 2020 Ambassador, marking a significant recognition of her influence in the music community.
June 2, 2020: Carlile Teams Up with Soundgarden Members
On June 2, 2020, Brandi Carlile collaborated with the surviving members of Soundgarden, Kim Thayil, Matt Cameron, and Ben Shepherd, at Seattle's London Bridge Studio to re-record versions of Soundgarden's songs.
September 26, 2020: Release of "A Rooster Says" Vinyl
On September 26, 2020, during a Record Store Day event, Brandi Carlile and Soundgarden released "A Rooster Says", a 12-inch single vinyl featuring re-recorded versions of "Black Hole Sun" and "Searching with My Good Eye Closed".
October 2020: Collaboration with Alicia Keys on "A Beautiful Noise"
In October 2020, Brandi Carlile and Alicia Keys collaborated on the song "A Beautiful Noise", urging people to vote, and performed it on 'Every Vote Counts: A Celebration of Democracy' which aired on CBS on October 29.
April 2021: Release of Autobiography "Broken Horses: A Memoir"
In April 2021, Brandi Carlile released her autobiography, "Broken Horses: A Memoir", detailing her life and experiences.
September 2021: City of Hope Confirms Carlile's Participation in Songs of Hope
In late September 2021, City of Hope confirmed that Brandi Carlile would participate in the 16th annual Songs of Hope celebration, where she was honored with the She is the Music Award on September 20, 2021.
September 20, 2021: Brandi Carlile Honored with She is the Music Award
On September 20, 2021, City of Hope honored Brandi Carlile with the She is the Music Award at the 16th annual Songs of Hope celebration, with the award presented by Jody Gerson.
October 1, 2021: Release of "In These Silent Days" Album
On October 1, 2021, Brandi Carlile released her seventh studio album, "In These Silent Days", which achieved significant chart success and critical acclaim.
October 2021: Interest in Continued Soundgarden Collaboration
In October 2021, Rolling Stone reported that Brandi Carlile expressed her interest in continuing collaborations with the surviving members of Soundgarden, signaling a potential future for their musical partnership.
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
In 2021, Brandi Carlile released the album 'In These Silent Days'.
2021: Highwomen Win Grammy Award
In 2021, The Highwomen won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song for the track "Crowded Table".
December 10, 2022: Second Appearance on Saturday Night Live
On December 10, 2022, Brandi Carlile returned to SNL as a musical guest, performing "The Story" and "You and Me on the Rock" with Lucius.
2022: Performance with Joni Mitchell at Newport Folk Festival
In 2022, Brandi Carlile and her associates performed with Joni Mitchell as the closing act of the Newport Folk Festival, marking Mitchell's first full-length performance since the early 2000s and her first appearance at the festival since 1969.
2022: Grammy Nominations for Song of the Year
In 2022, Brandi Carlile became the first female songwriter to receive two Grammy nominations for Song of the Year in the same year.
2022: Grammy Award Nominations for "Right on Time"
In 2022, Brandi Carlile received three Grammy Award nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year, for her single "Right on Time".
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'.
January 2023: Headlining Inauguration Party for Maura Healey
In January 2023, Brandi Carlile headlined the inauguration party for Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, who is the first lesbian governor in the United States.
2023: Brandi and Catherine Honored by People
In 2023, Brandi Carlile and her wife Catherine were honored amongst People's 2023 Women Changing the World for their work with the Looking Out Foundation, recognizing their significant impact.
2023: Collaboration with Tanya Tucker on "Sweet Western Sound" Album
In 2023, Brandi Carlile collaborated with Tanya Tucker to produce, write, and sing on the critically acclaimed album "Sweet Western Sound", including a duet called "Breakfast in Birmingham".
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'.
2023: Grammy Wins and Nominations for "In These Silent Days" and "You and Me on the Rock"
In 2023, Brandi Carlile's album, "In These Silent Days", earned her seven more Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and a win for Best Americana Album. The single "You and Me on the Rock" received three nominations, and "Broken Horses" earned two nominations, winning Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song.
2024: Collaboration with Elton John on "Never Too Late"
In 2024, Brandi Carlile collaborated with Elton John on the single "Never Too Late", which served as the theme song for John's 2024 documentary of the same name and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 97th Academy Awards.
April 5, 2025: SNL Performance with Elton John
On April 5, 2025, Brandi Carlile performed alongside Elton John on SNL to promote their new album "Who Believes in Angels?".
April 2025: Release of "Who Believes in Angels?" Album
In April 2025, Brandi Carlile and Elton John released the collaborative album "Who Believes in Angels?" through Interscope Records, which debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200 and topped the UK Albums Chart.
June 2025: Performances in Manchester, Glasgow and Glastonbury
In June 2025, Brandi Carlile performed at the Opera House in Manchester, The Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow, and later in the month, performed an afternoon set on The Pyramid Stage during Glastonbury Festival in Somerset.
September 3, 2025: Announcement and Release of Title Track for "Returning to Myself" Album
On September 3, 2025, Brandi Carlile announced her ninth studio album, "Returning to Myself", and released the album's title track as the lead single on the same day.
October 24, 2025: Release of "Returning to Myself" Album
On October 24, 2025, Brandi Carlile released her ninth studio album, "Returning to Myself".
2025: Academy Award Nomination
In 2025, Brandi Carlile received her first nomination at the Academy Awards for Best Original Song for her writing and vocal contribution on "Never Too Late" with Elton John.
2025: Release of Returning to Myself
In 2025, Brandi Carlile released the album 'Returning to Myself'.
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