Brandi Carlile's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brandi Carlile. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Brandi Carlile is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter and producer known for her genre-bending music, which incorporates elements of folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. She has achieved significant critical and commercial success, evidenced by her eleven Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, and an Academy Award nomination. Her impact extends beyond music, establishing her as a prominent figure in contemporary American culture.

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

2005: Recognition as an Artist to Watch

In 2005, Brandi Carlile garnered enthusiastic reviews for her album and was featured on Rolling Stone's "10 Artists to Watch" list, as well as other "artist to watch" lists by Interview and Paste.

2010: Nomination for GLAAD Media Award and "If There Was No You" Chosen for National Geographic Promotion

In 2010, Brandi Carlile was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding Music Artist" for the album Give Up the Ghost, and her song "If There Was No You" was chosen by National Geographic Channel in Latin America to promote its series Grandes Migraciones (Great Migrations).

2010: Carlile wins Seattle's City of Music Breakthrough Award

In 2010, Brandi Carlile won Seattle's City of Music Breakthrough Award.

December 6, 2015: Grammy Nomination for The Firewatcher's Daughter

On December 6, 2015, Brandi Carlile's album The Firewatcher's Daughter earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Americana Album.

2019: Carlile Forms The Highwomen and Wins Grammy Awards for Tanya Tucker's Album

In 2019, Brandi Carlile formed the all-female quartet called the Highwomen with Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby, and she received three Grammy Awards for her work as a songwriter on Tanya Tucker's album While I'm Livin'.

2019: Grammy Wins for By the Way, I Forgive You

In 2019, Brandi Carlile won three Grammy Awards for her album By the Way, I Forgive You, including Best Americana Album, Best American Roots Song, and Best American Roots Performance for "The Joke".

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February 2020: Carlile named Record Store Day 2020 Ambassador

In February 2020, Brandi Carlile was announced as the Record Store Day 2020 Ambassador.

September 20, 2021: Carlile to be honored with 'She is the Music' Award

In September 2021, City of Hope confirmed that Brandi Carlile would be honored with the 'She is the Music' Award at the 16th annual Songs of Hope celebration program, which was presented by Jody Gerson on September 20, 2021.

2021: The Highwomen Win Grammy Award for "Crowded Table"

In 2021, The Highwomen won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song for the track "Crowded Table" from their self-titled debut album.

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2022: Carlile receives Grammy nominations for "Right on Time"

In 2022, Brandi Carlile received three Grammy Award nominations for her lead single "Right on Time", including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

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2022: Carlile receives multiple Grammy nominations for Song of the Year

In 2022, Brandi Carlile received two Grammy nominations for Song of the Year, becoming the first female songwriter to achieve this since 1994.

2022: Carlile Wins 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.

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February 2023: The Looking Out Foundation Raises Funds for Earthquake Relief

In February 2023, the Looking Out Foundation raised $300,000 in seven days for the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake relief effort. Brandi and her wife Catherine were also honored amongst People's 2023 Women Changing the World for their work with the Looking Out Foundation.

2023: Carlile Wins 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.

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2023: Carlile earns Grammy nominations for album and singles

In 2023, Brandi Carlile received seven more Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year and Best Americana Album for "In These Silent Days", and three nominations for the single "You and Me on the Rock", including Record of the Year. She won Best Americana Album for "In These Silent Days", Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song for "Broken Horses".

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2025: Carlile's First Nomination at the Academy Awards

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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