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Brandi Carlile Debuts New Album on SNL, Announces Tour

11/2/2025

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Brandi Carlile performed on *Saturday Night Live* on October 14, 2023, featuring songs from her new album, *Returning to Myself*, released the previous week.
She opened with “Church & State,” which addresses themes of a “failing empire.”
This album is her first solo project since 2021 and follows collaborations with Elton John and Joni Mitchell.
Carlile aims to channel post-COVID energy into her music, recognizing mental health challenges faced during the pandemic.
Her upcoming tour will begin in February 2024, covering the east coast, Ireland, the U.K., and mainland Europe.

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Brandi Carlile performed on *Saturday Night Live* on October 14, 2023, featuring songs from her new album, *Returning to Myself*, released the previous week.
She opened with “Church & State,” which addresses themes of a “failing empire.”
This album is her first solo project since 2021 and follows collaborations with Elton John and Joni Mitchell.
Carlile aims to channel post-COVID energy into her music, recognizing mental health challenges faced during the pandemic.
Her upcoming tour will begin in February 2024, covering the east coast, Ireland, the U.K., and mainland Europe.