Though tickets to Brandi Carlile’s March performance at the Ryman were scarce — the venue sold a very limited number via lottery to fully vaccinated fans — the crowd at home didn’t miss out. (Well, OK, there were a few songs performed just for the in-person audience.) The flawlessly executed livestream remains one one of the most cathartic performances of the pandemic. Carlile’s first show in more than a year came in the wake of a litany of tragedies in our region — Nashvillians had survived tornadoes, ice and wind storms, a bombing and some of the worst COVID-19 numbers in the world — and the weight of the moment wasn’t lost on Carlile. She filled the set list with fan favorites and unforgettable moments, exorcising the demons of 2020 and filling hearts with hope, if only for one night.
Best Streaming Show
Brandi Carlile at the Ryman
Livestream screencap: Brandi Carlile at the Ryman, March 2021
