<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Mainstream music fans may not know her name (yet) but that doesn&#8217;t mean Brandi Carlile isn&#8217;t a powerhouse in the country scene. The 39 year old singer-songwriter has been slowly building a solid foundation of fans and fanfare, including 7&#8230; that&#8217;s right SEVEN Grammy wins over the course of her career. Her authentic down-to-earth style and no-bullshit approach to lyrics has made her one of the hottest tickets in the industry, and this weekend she&#8217;ll be sharing her skills with a much more pop-minded audience as the special musical guest on Saturday Night Live. </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Her appearance on the time-honored stage is in support of Carlile&#8217;s new album &#8220;In These Silent Days&#8221; available on streaming services everywhere.</p>


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