Watch Brandi Carlile & Patty Loveless’ Show-Stopping CMA Tribute to Vince Gill—Fans Can’t Stop Talking

Grammy-winning Americana powerhouse Brandi Carlile is riding a fresh wave of attention thanks to her just-released eighth studio album, “Returning to Myself,” a surprise-packed CMA Awards performance, and a slate of 2026 tour dates that has “Bramily” fans scrambling for tickets. Carlile’s CMA moment—an emotional duet of Vince Gill’s “When I Call Your Name” with country legend Patty Loveless—earned a standing ovation and lit up social media within minutes of broadcast. The prime-time spotlight helped push the album’s lead single “Joni” to the top of streaming service folk charts overnight. “Returning to Myself” marks Carlile’s 20th anniversary as a recording artist and reunites her with producer-collaborators Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon; early reviews praise its raw storytelling and lush Laurel Canyon-meets-Seattle sonics. The singer previewed two tracks on a recent “Saturday Night Live” visit, drawing millions of YouTube views in less than a week. Beyond the studio, Carlile capped Vanderbilt University’s sesquicentennial celebration with a campus-rocking set that also featured Alabama Shakes, underscoring her crossover draw among indie, country, and college audiences. The 2026 tour will visit arenas and intimate theaters across North America and Europe, with a limited number of symphony-backed dates rumored for late summer. VIP packages include a pre-show Q&A with Carlile and wife Catherine, executive director of the Looking Out Foundation, the couple’s nonprofit that channels concert revenue into grassroots causes. Key details fans need to know: • Album out now on Low Country Sound/Elektra; vinyl and Dolby Atmos mixes available. • Tour presale begins Friday at 10 a.m. local; general onsale Monday via brandicarlile.com. • A deluxe edition featuring collaborations with Joni Mitchell and Brandy Clark drops January 17. With chart momentum, award-show buzz, and a global trek on the books, Brandi Carlile’s “return to herself” is shaping up as the definitive roots-rock story of 2025.