She began singing country songs on stage at the age of eight and started writing her own songs by fifteen.
Her self-titled debut album released in 2005 earned her a spot on Rolling Stone's "10 Artists to Watch in 2005" list.
Carlile married Catherine Shepherd in 2012, and they have two daughters together.
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Discography
Who Believes in Angels?2025
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Returning to Myself2025
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In These Silent Days2021
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By the Way, I Forgive You2018
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The Story & Cover Stories2017
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The Firewatcher’s Daughter2015
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Bear Creek2012
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Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony2011
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Give Up the Ghost2009
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The Story2007
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Live From Neumo's2007
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Alive in the World: A Concert for the Kids2007
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Brandi Carlile2005
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We’re Growing Up2003
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XOBC2010
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Live From Boston2008
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Live at Easy Street Records2007
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Rhapsody Originals2007
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Napster Live2007
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Live at Connect Set2007
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Sony Connect Exclusive2005
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Acoustic2004
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Unplugged2004
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Open Doors2002
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Room for Me2000
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Gallery
Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
Achievements
- Award
- Americana Music Honors & Awards
- Award
- Billboard Women in Music
- Award
- Americana Award for Artist of the Year
- Award
- Out100
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best American Roots Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best American Roots Song
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Country Song
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
- Award
- 1st Children's and Family Emmy Awards
- Award
- CMT Music Awards
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Americana Album
Groups
Played together with
- Amanda ShiresThe Highwomen
Maren MorrisThe Highwomen
Natalie HembyThe Highwomen- ♀♀♀♀: The CollaborationThe Highwomen
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Brandi Marie Carlile, Carlile, Brandi
American alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter (born 1981)
Brandi Marie Carlile is an American singer-songwriter and producer. Her music spans multiple genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. During her career, she has received eleven Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards, in addition to being nominated for an Academy Award. In 2026, she was named one of Time's Women of the Year.
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