🎤 CATEGORY 1: Brandi Carlile — Basics
1️⃣ Brandi’s Hometown 🏡
Where was Brandi Carlile born?
A. Miami, Florida
B. Ravensdale, Washington
C. Dallas, Texas
D. Denver, Colorado
B. Ravensdale, Washington ✅
Explanation: Ravensdale is the small town in Washington where she grew up. 🌲
5️⃣ What Is an Album? 💿
An “album” is…
A. A book with maps
B. A collection of songs
C. A dance move
D. A concert ticket
B. A collection of songs ✅
Explanation: An album is a group of songs released together. 💿
9️⃣ Tiny Desk Concert 📻🪑
Which group hosts the “Tiny Desk Concerts”?
A. Disney
B. BBC Radio
C. NPR (National Public Radio)
D. MTV
C. NPR (National Public Radio) ✅
Explanation: NPR Music creates the Tiny Desk series. 🎶
1️⃣3️⃣ Harmony 🎶
“Harmony” means…
A. Everyone singing the same note
B. Music with loud drums
C. Two or more notes sounding together
D. No sound at all
C. Two or more notes sounding together ✅
Explanation: Harmony = notes that blend. 💛🎵
2️⃣ Music Style 🎶
Which mix of music styles does Brandi often sing?
A. Rap and EDM
B. Heavy metal only
C. Folk, Rock, Country, Americana
D. Silent music
C. Folk, Rock, Country, Americana ✅
Explanation: Brandi blends many styles, especially Americana. 🎸🎻
6️⃣ Americana Meaning 🎻
“Americana” music means…
A. Music made only with drums
B. Music mixing folk, country & rock
C. Music played only in America
D. Music with no singing
B. Music mixing folk, country & rock ✅
Explanation: Americana blends older American styles. 🤠🎸
🔟 Brandi’s Foundation ❤️
What is the name of Brandi’s charity foundation?
A. Music for All
B. Hope and Harmony
C. United Voices
D. Looking Out Foundation
D. Looking Out Foundation ✅
Explanation: Her foundation supports families, youth, and communities. 🤝
1️⃣4️⃣ Genre Tough Question 🤯🎧
Which choice is a music genre?
A. Blender
B. Folk
C. Telephone
D. Sunshine
B. Folk ✅
Explanation: Folk is a style of music. 🌾🎸
3️⃣ Instruments Brandi Plays 🎹
Which instrument does Brandi play?
A. Harmonica only
B. Tuba
C. Guitar
D. She plays no instruments
C. Guitar ✅
Explanation: She plays guitar, piano, and banjo. 🎸
7️⃣ What Is a Concert? 🪩
A “concert” is…
A. A meal with music
B. A mixing board
C. A type of headphone
D. A live music performance
Explanation: A concert is when musicians play for an audience. 👥
D. A live music performance ✅
Explanation: A concert is when musicians play for an audience. 👥
1️⃣1️⃣ Brandi’s 2025 Album 🔄🎵
What is the title of her 2025 album?
A. Echoes of Time
B. Rise Again
C. Returning to Myself
D. Ravensdale Days
C. Returning to Myself ✅
Explanation: “Returning to Myself” is her 2025 album. 💛
1️⃣5️⃣ NPR Meaning 📰
What does NPR stand for?
A. National Piano Resource
B. New Pop Radio
C. National Public Radio
D. Northern Pacific Records
C. National Public Radio ✅
Explanation: NPR is a nonprofit public broadcast network. 📻
4️⃣ Awards 🏆
Which award has Brandi Carlile won?
A. Nobel Prize
B. Tony Award
C. Pulitzer Prize
D. Grammy Award
D. Grammy Award ✅
Explanation: She has won several Grammy Awards for her music. 🎵
8️⃣ Songwriter ✍️🎶
A songwriter is someone who…
A. Builds guitars
B. Writes songs
C. Paints album covers
D. Fixes microphones
B. Writes songs ✅
Explanation: A songwriter creates the words and music. ✍️
1️⃣2️⃣ Grammy Category Toughie 🏆🎤 (Strenuous!)
Brandi is most often recognized in which Grammy area?
A. Best Rap Album
B. Best Americana / Folk / Roots categories
C. Best Dance Recording
D. Best Opera Performance
B. Best Americana / Folk / Roots categories ✅
Explanation: Her awards center on folk, Americana, and roots music. 🎻
1️⃣6️⃣ Banjo Deep Cut 🎵 (Tough Question!)
The banjo is most common in which style?
A. Opera
B. Heavy metal
C. Electronic music
D. Bluegrass
D. Bluegrass ✅
Explanation: The banjo is a key instrument in bluegrass. 🎻