When I started out, I was definitely writing about experiences that I hadn't had yet. The songs were just based on my influences, songwriters that had written songs before me and that were more experienced and 20, 30 years older than me. — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
I think I was probably looking for gay role models when I was younger, before I even knew or thought I was gay. I didn't really make the connection that they were gay, but I felt drawn to them because… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
Even before I had a daughter, I was passionate about global women's issues, but now that she's here, I'm even more inspired to leave… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
There are still civil rights issues. There are still people who can't be visited by their spouse in the hospital because they're gay. These… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
I didn't get bullied any more than anybody else. I think I got bullied more for being poor than being gay. But no more… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
The first thing I think of when I think about coming to Las Vegas and playing is always Elvis; its always the first thing… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
Coffee, whiskey, and fishing poles. That’s really all you need in life. — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
You can't change people, but most importantly, unless you're their momma, you don't even know what's best for them. — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
So much of the way a singer physically damages their voice could be caused by stress or nerves. I would never be so brazen… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
My songwriting is so influenced by orchestrated music, dramatic, super glam rock-y stuff. Two of my biggest influences in songwriting were Elton John and… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
My advice to new artists is to embrace a broader concept of timelessness than vintage or retro. — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
It's impossible to just come up with one thing that I could say to the world. That's why I've spent my life in the… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
