Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has joined Creative Artists Agency (CAA) for worldwide representation while shifting her management to Phantom Management, an in-house firm led by her wife, Catherine Carlile. Phantom Management includes Carolyn Snell, who will co-manage Carlile. Known for her powerful vocals, emotional depth, and genre-spanning sound, Carlile has become one of Americana’s most influential artists, recognized for her advocacy and support of emerging talent.
Career Highlights: Carlile first rose to prominence with her 2007 album The Story, produced by T Bone Burnett. The album’s title track became an anthem, catapulting her to fame and establishing her in the Americana scene. She has since released several critically acclaimed albums, including By the Way, I Forgive You (2018), which won her three Grammys. Her latest album, In These Silent Days (2021), continued her success, receiving praise for its introspective themes and earning her a Grammy nomination in 2022. Carlile has collaborated with icons like Elton John and Joni Mitchell, with whom she performed at the 2024 Grammy Awards, marking a historic moment on the Grammys stage.
In addition to her music, Carlile is a co-founder of the Highwomen, an all-female supergroup that advocates for gender equality in country and Americana music, and she leads the Looking Out Foundation, which supports causes related to LGBTQ+ rights, women’s empowerment, and social justice. Her partnership with Phantom Management represents a new chapter, one that emphasizes creative autonomy and deeper advocacy through music and community initiatives.
This partnership underscores Carlile’s influence as both an artist and activist, setting the stage for continued innovation in her music and philanthropy.
