I used to turn to nature and animals a lot. And fishing. I spend time still with my Bible and the gospel music, and I still have to feed the animals! But my wife and daughter have brought me a… — Brandi Carlile Copy Share Image
There's a lot of really inspiring music coming around the bend - we tend to believe that to sound classic or timeless is to sound vintage or retro. It's a little bit dangerous, because you'll really miss a chance to… — 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
