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Watch Brandi Carlile Perform During Seattle's 'March For Our Lives'

The singer-songwriter, asked by student organizers to perform during the "March For Our Lives" in Seattle, says of the moment that "this is a generation I am in complete support of."
People hold their hands up as directed by musician Brandi Carlile at Seattle Center during the "March for Our Lives" rally on March 24, 2018 in Seattle, Washington.

Opportunities abound today for musicians to raise their voices in protest. At marches and rallies nationwide, many do just that, and then pack up their instruments and slogan hats and head home. But when Brandi Carlile commits to a cause, she commits. That's not a surprise — the Washington state-based singer-songwriter is famous for the depth of her dedication, whether to family, a cause, or the gorgeously crafted songs that have made her a central figure in the 21st-century singer-songwriter scene.

Most recently, when asked by student organizers to

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