Brandi Carlile was born into a musically talented but poor family on the outskirts of Seattle, experiencing a childhood marked by constant upheaval, moving fourteen times in fourteen years. Despite the struggles of her dysfunctional home life, she found beauty and nurture in the chaos. At age five, she survived a near-fatal battle with bacterial meningitis, which left a lasting impact on her early years. As a teenager, Brandi faced the tension between her sexuality and her faith, particularly when her pastor refused to baptize her because she was openly gay. However, her small town unexpectedly supported her, guiding her toward salvation through music—where outsiders and misfits often find their sense of belonging.