Brandi Carlile, Tim & Phil Hanseroth have supported a number of artists over their career, appearing in numerous ‘tribute’ or ‘salute to’ types of performances. We are collecting these appearances in the following list, and will note ▶️ if these appearances have been released commercially to purchase via audio and/or visual recordings releases. Most can be found online, (either streaming platforms or YouTube or the host organization itself) . As always if you know of other tribute performances or albums, please drop us a note.
*note – before you start thinking we’ve left off the Joni Mitchell Blue concerts, we don’t see these as ‘tribute’ performances, but more concept art pieces performing the entire album. 🙂
2024:
Jimmy Buffet – Keep the Party Going – A Tribute to Jimmy Buffet – April 11 at the Hollywood Bowl. Brandi Carlile was introduced by Jane Fonda. She told some short stories of her relationship with Jimmy Buffet (think fishing) and performed Tin Cup Chalice and Come Monday.
Elton John and Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song – March 20th.
Brandi Carlile once again turned up on this stage, this time honoring Elton John and Bernie Taupin. She brought along Sista Strings who played on nearly every performance.
Brandi herself performed Madman across the Water, Skyline Pigeon and joined Joni Mitchell and Annie Lennox for I’m Still Standing. (BC intro’d Joni onto the stage.).
The wins were in the audience sitting right behind Metallica, who also performed.
2023:
Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song – March 1st.
Brandi Carlile and Lucius sang back up on a few songs during the performance, and Brandi Carlile sang “Shine” , which she stated as her favourite Joni Mitchell song.
USA Today reported: “At Wednesday’s show, both her resilience and legendary songbook were applauded by an extensive lineup of musical admirers: Annie Lennox, James Taylor, Cyndi Lauper, Marcus Mumford, Graham Nash, Diana Krall, Ledisi, Angelique Kidjo, Herbie Hancock and Mitchell’s artistic caretaker, Brandi Carlile.
“So many people I care about are here tonight,” Mitchell said while receiving her award. “New friends, old friends. It’s kind of thrilling.”
The invite-only concert, which included members of Congress, Library of Congress supporters and guests of PBS, will air at 9 p.m. EDT March 31 on PBS and PBS.org.”
The Beach Boys – A Grammy Salute to The Beach Boys – February 8th
Brandi Carlile and Tim and Phil Hanseroth sang “In My Room” and Brandi Carlile dueted with John Legend for “God Only Knows”.
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinsons 2023 Music Cares Persons of the Year– February 3rd. Brandi Carlile and the twins, performed Tracks of My Tears to a standing ovation on February 4th 2023. They all wore matching gold suits with bowties.
PAST PERFORMANCES
2022:
Sheryl Crow – Austin City Limits Hall of Fame recorded on 29th October, broadcast PBS Jan 7 2023. Read more.
Joni Mitchell – Music Cares Person of the Year took place at the MGM Grand Garden Arean in Las Vegas on April 1 2022, and most musical performances can be found online.
Amy Grant, U2 – The 45th Kennedy Centre Honors held on December 4, and broadcast on December 28th 2022. Both Brandi Carlile and the Highwomen performed.
Loretta Lynn – Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Loretta Lynn held on October 30, 2022 and aired live on CMT. It’s being released in early 2023 on Paramount + for streaming.
The Judds – Country Music Hall of Fame induction of The Judds. Tragically held just days after the passing of Naomi Judd. Brandi was suppose to perform, however she had covid, and recorded a video instead, released on her Instagram.
Namoi Judd – River of Time Celebration. The memorial celebration in tribute to Naomi Judd who passed away on April 30th 2022 aired live on CMT on May 15th. It can be streamed on most services.
Dolly Parton – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, held on November 5, 2022 and broadcast on November 19th.
2021:
The Everly Brothers – The band paid tribute to the The Everly Brothers at The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony which was held on October 30th 2021 aired on November 20th on HBO Max. They weren’t inducted that night, however it was in tribute to the recent passing of Don Everly.
Joni Mitchell – The 44th Kennedy Centre Honors held December 5th, and broadcast December 22, 2021.
Elton John – IHeartRadio Awards honored Elton John with an Icon award that was held on 27 May 2021 was held at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
John Prine – The Grammy Awards featured a tribute performance by Brandi Carlile of John Prine’s song I Remember Everything, during the memorial montage. It aired March 14th 2021. She also recorded that track for the John Prine tribute album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows, VOL 2.
2020:
John Prine – The Tonight Show with Stephen Colbert – Brandi Carlile sang Hello In There on The Tonight Show after John Prine passed away on 7 April 2020.
John Prine – Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine – a televised special by the family of John Prine and Oh Boy Records celebrating John Prine life and music. Screened on June 11th 2020 across multiple online platforms. Brandi Carlile performed from her home studio the track “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore”
2019:
Loretta Lynn – Loretta Lynn: An All-Star Birthday Celebration Concert was held for the sings 87th birthday on April 1, 2019 at the Bridgestone Arena, Nashville.
Aretha Franklin – Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul was televised on March 10, 2019.
Chris Cornell – I Am a Highway: Tribute to Chris Cornell at the Forum in Inglewood, Los Angeles on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (notibly reported by the Daily News, at the time they said : However, the true standout of the evening was undoubtedly folk singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile who popped up multiple times throughout the show. She had the tough job of singing several of Cornell’s most recognizable mainstream hits. She led the crowd through a church-like sing-a-long of Audioslave’s “Like a Stone,” joined country superstar Chris Stapleton on Temple of the Dog’s “Hunger Strike” and closed out the show alongside members of Soundgarden and Peter Frampton with “Black Hole Sun.” Brandi Carlile later joined with Soundgarden to release the EP of Black Hole Sun and Searching with My Good Eye Closed.
2018:
Joni Mitchell – Joni Mitchell’s 75th birthday on November 7th, 2018. ▶️ Read more.
2013:
John Denver – The Music is You: A Tribute to John Denver was released as an album only. Recorded performance only (not visual) ▶️
2012:
Johnny Cash – We Walk The Line: A Celebration of The Music of Johnny Cash . Recorded on April 20th, 2021, and later released on DVD and Blue Ray. Read more ▶️
