Brynn Elliott

Last updated

Brynn Elliott
Brynn Elliott 09 10 2018 -3 (45771877854) (cropped).jpg
Background information
Born (1994-11-11) November 11, 1994 (age 28)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)guitar, piano
Years active2014–present
Labels
Website brynnelliott.com

Brynn Elliott (born November 11, 1994) is an American singer-songwriter who is currently signed to Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog Music. She has toured with acts like Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile, and Grace Potter. In May 2018, she released her first major label single, "Time of Our Lives," and in September 2018, released her debut major label EP also titled Time of Our Lives. Her other single, "Might Not Like Me," has reached number 12 on the Billboard Adult Top 40 chart. [1]

Contents

Early life and education

Elliott grew up in Atlanta, Georgia where she was homeschooled through high school. She taught herself how to play guitar at age 15. After graduating high school in 2013, she applied to Harvard University, but was wait listed. A family friend had sent some of Elliott's recordings to producer, Clif Magness. He invited her to Portland, Oregon where she stayed for a year, interning and writing music with Magness. After that year, Elliott was accepted by Harvard, where she studied philosophy. [2] [3] [4] She graduated from the university in 2018. [5]

Career

In April 2014, Elliott released dual EPs entitled Notions of Love and Notions of Youth. [6] [7] [8] That summer, she went on tour with Tyler Ward. [3] [9] She would go on to open for Wilson Phillips [10] and, later, Alanis Morissette that year. [11] The next summer, she toured with various artists [8] [3] [7] and also opened for Brandi Carlile on numerous occasions throughout the year. [4] [12] She would later tour with Grace Potter. [13]

In 2017, she released two singles, "Might Not Like Me" and "Psycho Stupid Crazy," both of which featured a more pop bent than her previous records. [13] [14] [15] She also often flew to Nashville, Tennessee to work on writing songs with record producer and frequent Taylor Swift collaborator, Nathan Chapman. [13]

In May 2018, it was announced that Elliott had signed a record deal with Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog Music. She released her first major label single, "Time of Our Lives," at the time of the announcement. [5] It was the first recording to be released as part of Atlantic and Big Yellow Dog's joint venture. [16] She also re-released her single, "Might Not Like Me," later in 2018. Her debut major label EP, also entitled Time of Our Lives, was released on September 7, 2018 [17] [18] and was produced by Nathan Chapman. [19] Throughout her career, Elliott has played more than 200 shows. [20]

In September 2018, she performed "Might Not Like Me" on Live with Kelly and Ryan , marking her first national television appearance. [21] In 2019, she announced that she is going on tour with American band Why Don't We and American singer Eben.

Discography

EPs

List of EPs with selected album details
TitleDetails
Notions of Love
  • Released: April 18, 2014 (US)
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, Digital download
Notions of Youth
  • Released: April 18, 2014 (US)
  • Label: Independent
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Time of Our Lives
  • Release date: September 7, 2018
  • Label: Atlantic, Big Yellow Dog
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Can I Be Real?
  • Release date: July 8, 2021
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Formats: digital download

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Adult
[22]
"Might Not Like Me"201812Time of Our Lives
"Time of Our Lives"—
"Tell Me I'm Pretty"202122Can I Be Real?
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joni Mitchell</span> Canadian-American singer-songwriter (born 1943)

Roberta Joan "Joni" Mitchell is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. As one of the most influential singer-songwriters to emerge from the 1960s folk music circuit, Mitchell became known for her starkly personal lyrics and unconventional compositions which grew to incorporate pop and jazz elements. She has received many accolades, including ten Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997. Rolling Stone called her "one of the greatest songwriters ever", and AllMusic has stated, "When the dust settles, Joni Mitchell may stand as the most important and influential female recording artist of the late 20th century".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanya Tucker</span> American singer and songwriter

Tanya Denise Tucker is an American country music singer and songwriter who had her first hit, "Delta Dawn", in 1972 at the age of 13. During her career Tucker became one of the few child performers to mature into adulthood without losing her audience; she had a streak of top-10 and top-40 hits. She has had several successful albums, several Country Music Association award nominations, and hit songs including 1973's "What's Your Mama's Name?" and "Blood Red and Goin' Down", 1975's "Lizzie and the Rainman", 1988's "Strong Enough to Bend", and 1992's "Two Sparrows in a Hurricane". Tucker's 2019 album While I'm Livin' won the Grammy Award for Best Country Album, and "Bring My Flowers Now" from that same album won Tucker a shared songwriting Grammy for Best Country Song.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandi Carlile</span> American singer-songwriter (born 1981)

Brandi Marie Carlile is an American singer-songwriter. Her music spans many genres, including folk rock, alternative country, Americana, and classic rock.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Story (Brandi Carlile song)</span> 2007 single by Brandi Carlile

"The Story" is a song released as a single by American folk rock singer Brandi Carlile, written by Phil Hanseroth, from her 2007 album The Story. It was featured in Grey's Anatomy in 2007 and is on Grey's Anatomy Soundtrack album 3.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Secret Sisters</span>

The Secret Sisters are an Americana singing and songwriting duo consisting of vocalists Laura Rogers and Lydia Slagle. The duo's music has been compared to artists like the Everly Brothers.

<i>Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony</i> 2011 live album by Brandi Carlile

Live at Benaroya Hall with the Seattle Symphony is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released on May 3, 2011, through Columbia Records. Recorded during two sold-out shows in November 2010 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, Washington, the album features Washington-native Carlile and her long-time band performing alongside the Seattle Symphony. Seattle-based producer and audio engineer Martin Feveyear recorded the concerts, which contained orchestral arrangements by Paul Buckmaster and Sean O'Loughlin. Carlile had previously performed with the Seattle Symphony in 2008 at the same venue.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tanya Tucker singles discography</span>

The singles discography of American country artist, Tanya Tucker, contains 89 lead singles, six featured singles, two promotional singles, one additional charting song, 18 lead music videos and three featured music videos. Tucker's career was launched in 1972 when she was 13 years old. That year, her debut single called "Delta Dawn" was released. It went to number six on the America's Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and number 72 on the Hot 100. It was followed by three consecutive number one Billboard singles in 1973: "What's Your Mama's Name", "Blood Red and Goin' Down" and "Would You Lay with Me ".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">That Wasn't Me</span> Single by Brandi Carlile

"That Wasn't Me" is a song by American recording artist Brandi Carlile. The song serves as the lead single off Carlile's fourth studio album, Bear Creek. It was recorded by Tanya Tucker for her 2023 album Sweet Western Sound, which was co-produced by Carlile.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lucius (band)</span> American band

Lucius is an American four-piece indie pop band. The group was founded in 2007 by lead vocalists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, joined by drummer Dan Molad, guitarist Peter Lalish, and, formerly, multi-instrumentalist Andrew Burri. Originating in Brooklyn, the band relocated to Los Angeles in 2015.

<i>The Firewatchers Daughter</i> 2015 studio album by Brandi Carlile

The Firewatcher's Daughter is the fifth studio album by Brandi Carlile, released on March 3, 2015, on ATO Records. The lead single, "The Eye", was released in December 2014. It was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album at the 2016 awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brandi Carlile discography</span>

The discography of Brandi Carlile, an American singer-songwriter and producer, consists of seven studio albums, one live album, one compilation album, three demo albums, 15 extended plays, and 31 singles.

<i>By the Way, I Forgive You</i> 2018 studio album by Brandi Carlile

By the Way, I Forgive You is the sixth studio album by Brandi Carlile, released on February 16, 2018. "The Joke" was released as the album's lead single. The album was co-produced by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings. The album art is an original painting by Scott Avett. The album won a Grammy Award for Best Americana Album in 2019, as well being nominated for Album of the Year.

"The Joke" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile. It was co-written by Carlile, Dave Cobb, and Phil and Tim Hanseroth, and produced by Cobb and Shooter Jennings. It was released on November 13, 2017, as the lead single off By the Way, I Forgive You, Carlile's sixth album. With music inspired by "An American Trilogy" by Elvis Presley, the lyrics are intended to uplift people who are marginalized by society. The song received widespread critical acclaim, winning two Grammy awards.

<i>Girl</i> (Maren Morris album) 2019 studio album by Maren Morris

Girl is the second studio album by American country music singer Maren Morris, released on March 8, 2019 through Columbia Nashville. It was preceded by the single "Girl". The promotional single "Common", featuring Brandi Carlile, was released alongside the album pre-order on February 8. The track was later nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, while the album's second single "The Bones" was nominated for Best Country Song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Morris embarked on the Girl: The World Tour in support of the album.

<i>While Im Livin</i> 2019 studio album by Tanya Tucker

While I'm Livin' is the twenty-fifth studio album by American country music singer Tanya Tucker. It was released on August 23, 2019, by Fantasy Records. The album was produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings. It is Tucker's first album in a decade, since 2009's My Turn, and her first album of original material since her 2002 album, Tanya. The album earned Tucker the Grammy Award for Best Country Album at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in addition to winning Best Country Song for "Bring My Flowers Now" which was also nominated for Best Country Solo Performance, and the all-genre Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Rolling Stone placed the album at number one on the publication's list of the 40 Best Country and Americana Albums of 2019 and number 24 on their list of the top 50 Albums of 2019. Tucker promoted the album throughout 2019 with the While I'm Livin' Tour and continued to support the album in the first quarter of 2020 on the Bring My Flowers Now Tour, a partnership with CMT's Next Women of Country. The COVID-19 pandemic caused the remainder of the tour to be postponed until July 2021.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Highwomen</span> American country group

The Highwomen is an American country music supergroup composed of Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris, and Amanda Shires. Formed in 2019, the group's self-titled debut album was released on September 6 of the same year by Elektra Records and was produced by Dave Cobb.

<i>In These Silent Days</i> 2021 studio album by Brandi Carlile

In These Silent Days is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released via Low Country Sound/Elektra Records on October 1, 2021. The album received critical acclaim, and the lead single "Right on Time" garnered Carlile three Grammy Award nominations in 2022, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The album earned Carlile seven more Grammy nominations in 2023, including Album of the Year and Best Americana Album, while the single "You and Me on the Rock" earned three nominations, including Record of the Year, and "Broken Horses" earned two nominations: Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song.

"You and Me on the Rock" is a song by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile featuring American indie pop band Lucius. It was released on June 13, 2022, as the second single of the former's seventh studio album In These Silent Days. The song received three Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year, Best Americana Performance and Best American Roots Song at the 65th ceremony.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Right on Time (Brandi Carlile song)</span> 2021 single by Brandi Carlile

"Right on Time" is a song by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile, released on July 21, 2021 as the lead single from her seventh studio album In These Silent Days. The song received three Grammy Award nominations for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zan Fiskum</span> American folk-pop singer-songwriter

Suzannah Fiskum, known professionally as Zan Fiskum, is an American folk-pop singer and songwriter. Fiskum is known for her time on The Voice in Season 18 where she was a Top 9 finalist.

References

  1. ↑ "Adult Pop Songs Chart". Billboard.com. April 4, 2020. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  2. ↑ Radsken, Jill (November 30, 2016). "Three chords and some Kierkegaard". Harvard Gazette. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 Dyroff, Denny (August 27, 2015). "On Stage: Brynn Elliott balances studies, music". The Unionville Times. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  4. 1 2 Thoms, Elke (December 20, 2015). "Brynn Elliott: A Balanced Life in Tension". Elke Thoms. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  5. 1 2 Kress, Bryan (May 23, 2018). "Brynn Elliott's 'Time of Our Lives' Marks First Release From Atlantic & Big Yellow Dog Music Partnership: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ Atout, Alicia (May 26, 2014). "CD Giveaway: Brynn Elliott – "Notions of Love"". A Music Blog, Yea. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  7. 1 2 Niesel, Jeff (September 4, 2015). "Backstage Pass: An Interview with Singer-Songwriter Brynn Elliott". Cleveland Scene. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  8. 1 2 Kish, Molly (June 29, 2015). "Allen Stone, Brynn Elliott preach tech-free positivity at The Chapel". Showbams. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  9. ↑ Yu, Karmin (July 1, 2014). "An Evening With Tyler Ward: A Show for All Ages, Literally". Into The Crowd Magazine. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  10. ↑ Grigware, Don (September 18, 2014). "BWW Interview: CARNIE WILSON of Wilson Phillips Talks About Saban Concert on the 26th". Broadway World. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  11. ↑ Burnham, Emily (January 1, 2015). "Portland City Council approves full, expanded Waterfront Concert season at Maine State Pier". Bangor Daily News. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  12. ↑ Upham, Becky (March 12, 2015). "Brandi Carlile plays Asheville's Orange Peel March 14". Asheville Citizen-Times. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  13. 1 2 3 Fadroski, Kelli Skye (September 1, 2017). "From writing papers to writing songs, how Brynn Elliott balances Harvard with budding music career". Orange County Register. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  14. ↑ Eisenman, Danielle L. (October 3, 2017). "Portrait of an Artist: Brynn Elliott". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  15. ↑ Hutchings, John (August 14, 2017). "INTERVIEW: Brynn Elliott Talks Boston, Inspirations, and "Smart Pop"". New England Sounds. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Atlantic Records and Big Yellow Dog ink partnership for future releases". Music Business Worldwide. May 24, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  17. ↑ Wang, Amber (September 6, 2018). "PREMIERE | Brynn Elliott Talks About Love and Heartbreak in Private Acoustic Session". Pop Dust. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  18. ↑ "Singer-songwriter Brynn Elliott releases new single "Might Not Like Me" from debut EP 'Time of Our Lives' set to release on September 7". Guitar Girl. August 9, 2018. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  19. ↑ Victor, Dan (June 5, 2018). "MUSIC MONDAY | Brynn Elliott is having the Time of her Life". Pop Dust. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  20. ↑ Serrato, Lauren (August 20, 2018). "Feeling Fine: Atlantic artist Brynn Elliott finds people adore her". The Entertainer!. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  21. ↑ "LIVE with Kelly and Ryan | Welcome to the official website for the nationally syndicated talk show LIVE with Kelly and Ryan". Kellyandryan.com. Retrieved April 10, 2020.
  22. ↑ Peaks on the Adult Top 40:
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.