Brandi Carlile, born in Ravensdale, Washington in 1981, blends folk, country, and Americana alongside longtime collaborators the Hanseroth twins. By the Way, I Forgive You (2018) won three Grammys including Best Americana Album and is the place to start; The Story (2007) is the early classic. Dig into Brandi Carlile vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
Brandi Marie Carlile was born in Ravensdale, Washington on June 1, 1981. She built her early career through extensive touring around the Pacific Northwest with longtime collaborators Tim and Phil Hanseroth (the twins). She signed with Columbia Records in 2004 and released her self-titled debut in 2005. The Story (2007), produced by T Bone Burnett, brought her wider attention. She moved to Low Country Sound (Dave Cobb's Elektra-affiliated imprint) for By the Way, I Forgive You (2018), which won three Grammy Awards including Best Americana Album. She is also a member of The Highwomen (with Amanda Shires, Maren Morris, and Natalie Hemby).
Brandi Carlile's sound combines folk, country, alt-country, Americana, and folk rock with vocal performances frequently compared to classic country and rock singers including Elton John, Joni Mitchell, and Patsy Cline. Her arrangements typically feature acoustic guitar, piano, and full band instrumentation, with the Hanseroth twins providing close harmony and instrumental support throughout her career.
Vinyl pressings of Brandi Carlile's catalog have appeared in standard and color variant editions across multiple labels. By the Way, I Forgive You has had multiple anniversary editions.
Listeners new to Brandi Carlile typically start with By the Way, I Forgive You (2018) or The Story (2007).
