A Little Less Insecure: The Story Behind Brandy Clark's First Grammy

LGBTQIA+
By
Lynne Margolis
March 16, 2024
The Bluegrass Situation
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Despite her well-earned reputation as one of Nashville’s strongest songwriters and nuanced singers, Brandy Clark had gotten used to not hearing her name called at Grammy Awards ceremonies. Two years ago, her friend Brandi Carlile decided to do something about that. Carlile produced Clark’s fourth studio album, Brandy Clark, which earned five of the six nominations she got this year, upping her tally to 17 — one of which turned into her first win.

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LGBTQ artist Brandy Clark leans on an open baby grand piano
Photo Credit:
Victoria Stevens

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