"I stand firm behind the belief that, for me, songwriting isn't something that I do or command, it happens to me." — Brandi Carlile

Born June 1, 1981, in Ravensdale, Wash., Brandi Carlile met Phil and Tim Hanseroth while playing Seattle clubs and released her major-label, self-titled debut with the twins in 2005 to critical acclaim. Her sophomore follow-up The Story broke onto the Billboard 200 in 2007. On album number six, 2015's The Firewatcher's Daughter, Carlile received her first GRAMMY nomination, for Best Americana Album.

Brandi Carlile

"I stand firm behind the belief that, for me, songwriting isn't something that I do or command, it happens to me." — Brandi Carlile

Born June 1, 1981, in Ravensdale, Wash., Brandi Carlile met Phil and Tim Hanseroth while playing Seattle clubs and released her major-label, self-titled debut with the twins in 2005 to critical acclaim. Her sophomore follow-up The Story broke onto the Billboard 200 in 2007. On album number six, 2015's The Firewatcher's Daughter, Carlile received her first GRAMMY nomination, for Best Americana Album.

GRAMMY Award Results for Brandi Carlile

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Wins
Best Country Song
Bring My Flowers Now
Nominations
Song Of The Year
Bring My Flowers Now
Best Country Duo/Group Performance
Common
 
Wins
Best American Roots Performance
The Joke
Best American Roots Song
The Joke
Best Americana Album
By The Way, I Forgive You
Nominations
Record Of The Year
The Joke
Album Of The Year
By The Way, I Forgive You
Song Of The Year
The Joke
 
Nominations
Best Americana Album
The Firewatcher's Daughter