Brandi Carlile

Known as one of music's most respected voices, Brandi Carlile is an 11 times Grammy Award, 2 time EMMY-winning singer/songwriter, and a #1 New York Times Bestselling author.

Throughout her acclaimed career, the Washington State country and folk rocker has released seven studio albums and collaborated with renowned artists such as Elton John, Joni Mitchell, The Highwomen, Soundgarden, Alicia Keys, Brandy Clark, Hozier, Noah Kahan, Jacob Collier, Tanya Tucker, P!nk and Dolly Parton.

Widely respected by her peers, Carlile has been named OUT Magazine’s "Icon of the Year," awarded Billboard’s Women In Music “Trailblazer Award,” CMT’s Next Women of Country “Impact Award” and NMPA’s 2023 Songwriter Icon Award and received multiple recognitions from the Americana Music Association.

On top of being a musician and writer, Carlile is a founder of the Looking Out Foundation, which has raised over $6 million for grassroots causes to date. Carlile lives in rural Washington state with her wife, Catherine, and two daughters, Evangeline and Elijah.