Aug 3rd, 2008 · In her typical fashion, Brandi Carlile lit the stage on fire with her voice — a voice that can rip right through the soul as quickly as it can soothe it. Carlile and her band tore through her small catalog, and surprised the audience with a tribute to Newport Folk Festival alum, Johnny Cash.
Jul 8th, 2007 · Brandi Carlile's second album, The Story, broods with a powerful confidence and earthiness, and improves on the potential of her self-titled debut. She is not afraid to really put herself out there, even with something as naked and honest as her voice cracking.
Apr 9th, 2007 · Full-sized voices -- voices more than willing to flaunt lung power and sheer loudness -- are everywhere these days. A voice that can merge force with genuine feeling is another matter altogether, which is where Brandi Carlile, a relatively new talent from Seattle, comes in.
Jan 23rd, 2005 · Brandi Carlile spent her days playing music alongside her siblings; she taught herself to sing while growing up in the remote town of Ravensdale, Wash. She recently released a self-titled debut album to great acclaim.