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Brandi Carlile
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A gifted singer/songwriter whose rich voice and literate storytelling belie her youth (she was only 23 when she released her major-label debut), Brandi Carlile was born in the small town of Ravensdale, WA, an isolated community 50 miles away from Seattle. With few neighbors or friends nearby, Carlile grew up learning to make her own entertainment, camping and hiking in the nearby woods and teaching herself to sing. Carlile grew up listening to the classic country music her parents doted on (Patsy Cline remains Carlile's favorite singer), and she made her stage debut at the age of eight after she was taken to a local country radio show by her mother. At 17, Carlile picked up the guitar, having developed a taste for rock & roll through Elton John's classic albums of the 1970s (she cites Tumbleweed Connection as a particular favorite), and she began hitting the Seattle bar scene, playing anywhere she could get a gig (including a stint singing backup for an Elvis Presley tribute act). While playing clubs, she encountered a band called the Fighting Machinists, featuring twin brothers Tim Hanseroth on guitar and Phil Hanseroth. Impressed by their instrumental skills and spot-on harmonies, Carlile became an instant fan of the Fighting Machinists, and when the group broke up, she persuaded the Hanseroth twins to form a group with her. While they started out as an aggressive rock & roll band, Carlile's emotionally powerful songwriting and acoustic guitar work soon became the dominant component of the group's sound, and they began touring regularly, headlining small venues and opening shows for Dave Matthews, Shawn Colvin, and India.Arie. In 2000, Carlile recorded the first of several self-released recordings that sold briskly at shows, and in 2005 Carlile was signed to Columbia Records, releasing a self-titled album later that same year. The album earned enthusiastic reviews, and Carlile was named one of 2005's "Artists to Watch" by Rolling Stone. In 2006, Carlile and her band began work on her second Columbia album, with T-Bone Burnett producing. Titled The Story, it was released in spring 2007. ~ Mark Deming, All Music GuideMore

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Brandi Carlile
Brandi Carlile’s third album, 'Give Up The Ghost,' unveils her talents in their truest form. ...
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Most Popular Music Videos (7)

The Story
(Duration: 3:57)
Jun 29th, 10:56pm
Turpentine
(Duration: 2:55)
Jun 29th, 11:13pm
Dreams
(Duration: 3:30)
Oct 16th, 4:12am
Have You Ever
(Duration: 2:35)
Apr 11th, 10:06pm
Late Morning Lullaby
(Duration: 3:44)
Apr 11th, 10:08pm
Turpentine
(Duration: 3:04)
Apr 11th, 10:07pm
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Fan Comments

Oct 11th, 11:24pm
just saw brandi at the 9:30 club in dc - what a show! she's got a new album out called give up the ghost and it rocks.
Oct 11th, 5:12am
I can't wait to see her play in Seattle on 10/24 at the Paramount!! And her instore!!!
Oct 10th, 12:41am
man, what a voice..i can't believe I've missed out on her for a while
Oct 9th, 8:51pm
give up the ghost is soo good. loving "dying day" it's my favorite
Sep 25th, 4:28pm Last edited Sep 25th, 4:28pm.
Hello Brandi,

I rather be early than late. So am here to wish you a......HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

May you celebrate many more than me. As it is said in Italian "Centa Ani (may you live to 100). And that every day of those 100 years be filled with health, love, happiness, inspiration, peace, & LIGHT.

Let your LIGHT always shine brightly on all those whose heart you touch everyday.

Best Wishes....

Eddie, Your ((((LIGHT)))) & Friend Always
warm huggies
Sep 1st, 6:06pm
girl, you needa get a lil bit of dreams and others on here...although i have it playin right now from your website...can't wait to see you on the 25th...COOTER!!! :)
Sep 1st, 3:30am
Have a good week!
Jun 27th, 12:39am
Hello Brandie Have a Nice Weekend !
Jun 25th, 11:19pm
You are a amazing singer. Thank you.