Brandi Carlile Quotes

Coffee, whiskey, and fishing poles. That’s really all you need in life.

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 a better world for Evangeline.

I’ve read and heard that some of the most inspiring vocal interpreters adhere habitually to one rule: Always think the lyrics as you’re singing them, so that the sentiment is always appropriate and heartfelt.

When I was younger, I was always running into other girls involved in music. When I was about 14 or 15, one of my friend’s dads was an Elvis impersonator and asked us to sing backups at a rehearsal. I did well and was hired. Did that for about two years.

People sing each other’s songs and they cultivate standards. That’s the reason why we have folk music and folk stories. History is told through song.

I tend to support and get behind issues instead of candidates, because of the whole ‘Super Bowl’ generalization of our world – You’re on this side, I’m on that side; you’re a Republican, I’m a Democrat; you’re country music, I’m rock music.

All of these lines across my face, tell you the story of who I am. So many stories of where I’ve been and how I got to where I am.

Wherever is your heart I call home.

I was born when I met you, now I’m dying to forget you

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 make your mark as a generation.

I love fishing, any kind of fishing.

I feel like the kindest thing that I do to my voice is sing.