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Elton John: Brandi Carlile is 'probably the best vocalist in America'

John also said Carlile, who collaborated with him on the song "Never Too Late" for the new documentary about him is "a fantastic writer as well as a fantastic vocalist."

How Rufus Wainwright Finally Became a Joni Mitchell Fan

At his Northern Stars concert, the gay singer revealed that for years, family politics deprived him of the Canadian icon.

Adam Rippon Celebrates 30th Birthday Skating to Ben Platt's 'River'

The Olympic medalist delivers a stunning performance to the Joni Mitchell classic.

21 must-see Brandi Carlile collabs that will change your life

Brandi Carlile is a musician's musician, and these collaborations prove just how much she's admired across the industry. Check them out here and be changed for the better.

Brandi Carlile Wins Big at Grammys, Talks About Being a 'Misfit'

The performer, who's been out as a lesbian since before her career kicked into high gear, won several awards and spoke about coming out in high school. 

Jann Wenner's Legacy: Janis Joplin Lamented Rolling Stone Story Days Before Death

The interview can be viewed in a new light after the magazine’s queer cofounder, Jann Wenner, denigrated Black and female musicians.

Caitlyn Jenner Supports Noted Transphobe Joe Rogan, Who Mocked Her

Rogan, who hosts a big-dollar podcast for Spotify, has been under heavy criticism recently.

Watch Brandi Carlile perform new song 'That’s Why We Love Nature' on 'Sesame Street'

Brandi Carlile and Sesame Street is an unexpectedly perfect combination.

How Brandi Carlile's New Album Channels Her Muses — and Queer Fans

The Grammy winner chats with The Advocate about how Elton John, Joni Mitchell, the Indigo Girls, and her chosen family figure into her art. 

9 queerest moments of the 2024 Grammy Awards

The LGBTQ+ community just keeps on winning.

WATCH: Sam Smith Gets Married (in New Music Video)

The British singer says the video for 'Lay Me Down' portrays his dream of worldwide marriage equality.

Cyndi Lauper on Rash of Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills: 'This Is How Hitler Started'

"You just have to keep fighting for civil rights," Lauper added in a recent interview.

'A Strange Loop' Gets Into the Mind of Its Black Gay Protagonist

The Broadway musical that's already had two productions and won the 2020 Pultizer Prize for Drama features a cast of all LGBTQ+ people of color. 

Joni Mitchell Wows in Surprise Set With Brandi Carlile at Newport

The set included "Both Sides Now," "A Case of You," "The Circle Game," and more beloved songs from Mitchell.

Brandi Carlile Honors Joni Mitchell With Soaring 'River' Cover

The out Americana singer brought down the house when she performed Mitchell's sad Christmas classic for the Kennedy Center Honors.

Brandi Carlile: What the World Can Learn from Joni Mitchell

Ahead of performing at Joni 75: A Birthday Celebration, the out singer-songwriter spoke with The Advocate about the power of music. 

Here are all the artists performing at the 2024 Grammys

Get ready for the Grammys tonight!

Elisabeth Moss Stuns in Brandi Carlile's Video About Lesbian Love

The Handmaid's Tale star and Nicole Disson play a female couple navigating the fits and starts of a relationship in the video for Grammy-nominated Carlile's 'Party of One.' 

Brandi Carlile Premieres SiriusXM Show Spotlighting LGBTQ+ Artists

The first episode of Brandi Carlile's Somewhere Over the Radio features artists including Tracy Chapman, Elton John, and the Indigo Girls.

Roxane Gay Takes Podcast Off Spotify in Protest of Joe Rogan

The Black queer feminist author says Rogan's podcast, still carried on Spotify, spreads "dangerous misinformation about Covid and other topics."