Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile is an American musician and producer whose career spans over two decades. She is known for her genre-crossing music that includes folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock. Since her debut in 2005, she has released seven studio albums, with "The Story" (2007) bringing her wider recognition. Her other albums include Give Up the Ghost (2009), Bear Creek (2012), The Firewatcher's Daughter (2015), By the Way, I Forgive You (2018), and In These Silent Days (2021).

Brandi has received eleven Grammy Awards and two Emmy Awards, and she has been nominated for an Academy Award. In 2019, she formed the all-female quartet the Highwomen with Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby. Their self-titled debut album won the Grammy for Best Country Song for "Crowded Table" in 2021. Carlile's activism includes humanitarian aid, COVID-19 relief, racial justice, and LGBT rights. She has also worked as an actress and influencer, and she hosts a podcast. With her blonde hair and brown eyes, she has a slim build and a tattoo on her left shoulder.

Born on June 1, 1981, in Ravendale, Washington, she is 45 years old and identifies as lesbian. She has amassed 1.3 million followers on Instagram. Her TikTok and YouTube followings are also substantial. Her work in both music and advocacy has made her a prominent figure in contemporary American culture.