Brandi Carlile joins Nic Harcourt for an in-depth conversation on The SoCal Sound, reflecting on her remarkable career, creative reset, and what’s ahead.
Brandi talks about the inspiration behind her festival Girls Just Wanna Weekend, the enduring impact of Lilith Fair, her Grammy-nominated collaboration with Elton John, and her passion for producing and uplifting artists whose voices deserve to be heard. She also opens up about her upcoming tour, her journey inward while making Returning to Myself, and the meaning behind performing “America the Beautiful” on one of the biggest stages in the world.
Brandi Carlile will be playing locally in Southern California at the Kia Forum on Feb 27
For tickets and information: link.seated.com/30a8aa75-8b2e-4374-83f0-f28ac605c592
Brandi Carlile's Returning to Myself is out now: https://www.brandicarlile.com/
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