Topix — They're not Mumford & Sons or the Dave Matthews Band, but the Avett Brothers fall somewhere in between musically, and are a big enough fixture on the outdoor summer concert circuit for Somerset Amphitheater to build a mini-fest after them. more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: German supermodel Heidi Klum (1973) Actress Willow Shields (2000) Actor Tom Holland (1996) Venezuelan model Dayana Mendoza (1986) Singer Brandi Carlile (1981) Actor Oliver... more info

KEXP Seattle — It’s the story of local girl makes good. Born in Washington State, Brandi Carlile got her start playing Seattle clubs, but word of her incredible live performances caught on so quickly that she debuted on a major label and worked with top shelf pro... more info

USA Today Music — Late night TV's music roster offers post-election harmony with Brandi Carlile, Carrie Underwood and more. more info

Music News Net — MUSIC NEWS - Brandi Carlile has revealed she'll give her new single, "Keep Your Heart Young," its television debut on "Conan" on Thursday, November 8th. "Keep Your Heart Young" is the second single from her Top 10 album, Bear Creek... more info

Topix — For years, acclaimed singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile kept her personal life exactly that A ?? personal. more info

ContactMusic — Singersongwriter Brandi Carlile is hoping her same-sex marriage on Saturday 15Sep12 inspires other young lesbians to dream of a white wedding The star will exchange vows with her partner Catherine Shepherd in Massachusetts and she admits she still ca... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Blitzen Trapper at the Newport Folk Fest 2012 (more by Jessica Amaya) Portland folkies Blitzen Trapper are gearing up for a North American tour, part of which will see them open for The Head & the Heart, and part with... more info

Chorus.fm — To celebrate the release of *Brandi Carlile* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/brandicarlile)'s wonderful new album Bear Creek, we have some goodies to share with you today. Firstly, we are premiering a video of her performing the song "Raise Hell" in the... more info

Starpulse — Happy Birthday to: German supermodel Heidi Klum (1973) Actress Willow Shields (2000) Venezuelan model Dayana Mendoza (1986) Singer Brandi Carlile (1981) Actor Oliver James (1980) Actress Da... more info