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Brandi Carlile Shares Aspirations for a New Supergroup
Brandi Carlile has been experiencing significant success in her solo career, but she harbors ambitions of forming a supergroup. She expressed this desire during a chat with Billboard at the Kennedy Center Honors in Washington, D.C., where she performed to celebrate the legendary Bonnie Raitt on December 8.
“I have this plan — I’ve been reaching out to Bonnie for a couple of years now about creating a trio with her and Sheryl [Crow],” Carlile shared. Her vision came close to fruition as she and Crow delivered a heartfelt rendition of Raitt’s iconic song, “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” while Raitt herself looked on with appreciation from her seat, accompanied by fellow honorees like the Grateful Dead, Arturo Sandoval, and filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola, along with President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden.
“I really think it’s a fantastic idea, so if anyone has connections to influential people who could support this, let me know,” Carlile humorously added. “I can’t be the only one who thinks this is a good plan!”
Carlile’s idea harkens back to the celebrated female supergroup featuring Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris, who collaborated on the Grammy-winning album Trio in 1987, followed by a second album in 1999. Notably, Harris was also present at the Kennedy Center Honors, where she performed Raitt’s rendition of John Prine’s “Angel from Montgomery” alongside Dave Matthews.
As the conversation shifted to the political landscape, Carlile reflected on the upcoming presidential election. She acknowledged the emotional toll it has taken as President Biden prepares to transition out of office with Donald Trump set to return to leadership.
“I wake up every day as a political activist, whether I want to or not, in a household of women who are raising two young daughters that I must protect. I constantly grapple with how our family can contribute to advancing this country in the best way possible,” Carlile explained. “Being here tonight is both profound and solemn as I witness these honorees receive recognition for their contributions. It highlights that the arts represent the very best of what we have to offer as a nation. It’s essential to our identity.”
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