Brandi Carlile is an alternative country musician from Ravensdale, Washington. The beginning of her career was met with instant success, as she was signed to Columbia Records and was highly critically acclaimed. Subsequently, the singles that she would release would top charts over multiple genres, including folk, rock, country, and eventually the ‘Hot 100’. Carlile is a prolific singer-songwriter and performer and continues to gain popularity among a variety of musical tastes and interests.