Brandi Carlile is an American folk-rock singer and songwriter, born on June 1, 1981, in Ravensdale, Washington, a rural town roughly 40 miles southeast of Seattle. Raised in a remote, wooded area, she spent much of her childhood exploring the outdoors and building forts with her siblings. From an early age, Carlile showed a strong interest in music. She taught herself to sing and later learned to play both the piano and guitar. Carlile eventually left high school to pursue a full-time career in music.
After gaining experience performing in Seattle's local music scene, Carlile caught the attention of Columbia Records and was signed in 2004. Her debut album, Brandi Carlile, was released in 2005. The album was later re-released by Columbia with two additional tracks, “Throw It All Away” and “What Can I Say.” That year, Carlile was included in Rolling Stone magazine’s “10 Artists to Watch in 2005,” signaling her emerging presence in the folk and rock music landscape.
The debut album reached number 80 on the Billboard 200 and topped the U.S. Folk Albums chart, affirming her appeal among folk-rock listeners. In 2007, Carlile released her second album, The Story, which was recorded in just eleven days. The album's title track, “The Story,” gained significant exposure when it was featured in General Motors commercials aired during the 2008 Summer Olympics, further boosting her national profile.
Brandi Carlile married English singer Catherine Shepherd on September 15, 2012, in Boston, Massachusetts. Together, they have two daughters. Carlile is widely recognized as an influential voice not only in music but also in advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality in the music industry.
| Birth Date: | 1 Jun, 1981 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Ravensdale |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American alternative country and folk rock singer-songwriter |
| Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |
