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Brandi Carlile Reveals the 1 Thing She Learned from Elton John While Working on 'Who Believes in Angels?' (Exclusive)
- Carlile reveals the moment Elton John and she celebrated Grammy nominations while on the Disneyland Cars ride, sharing a vivid memory from the news moment.
- Carlile says the nomination for 'Never Too Late' honors Elton's influence and Bernie Taupin's style in the album era.
- Carlile emphasizes Elton John's boundary-breaking energy and how it encouraged her to defend her ideas in collaboration.
- Carlile credits John Prine as a North Star, highlighting his lines that mix humor with heavy truths.
- Carlile describes learning sonic nuance from Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon during the collaboration on 'Human'.
- She notes Andrew Watt's fearless approach as a catalyst for experimentation in the studio.
- Carlile highlights the collaborative mix of influences from Bonnie Raitt and Indigo Girls in her work.
- Carlile anticipates a long celebration with key collaborators if they win Grammys this year.
- The interview frames the two 2026 Grammy nominations for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album and Best Song Written for Visual Media as pivotal for Carlile's career.
- The article underscores Carlile's rising profile through a collaboration that blends piano, pop, and Americana sensibilities.
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