Brandi Carlile & Her 2 Siblings Shared a Mutual Love for Singing – Meet Jay & Tiffany Carlile

Brandi Carlile and her siblings were introduced to music at a young age by their mother. Still, their mother had strict rules; the siblings were only allowed to sing in her band if they did their chores.

Brandi Carlile is a singer and songwriter who has made music in different genres. She is the eldest of three children. The singer and her brother, Jay Carlile, are 11 months and 27 days apart, and their sister, Tiffany Carlile, is the youngest, born in 1987.

The siblings inherited their mother's artistic genes. They were passionate about music and would join their mother, a country music singer, on stage. Both Brandy Carlile's siblings have settled down and have their own families.

Brandi Carlile and Her Siblings Followed in Their Mother's Musical Footsteps

Brandi and her siblings Jay and Tiffany were born to young parents. Their mom, Teresa Carlile, was a hotel hostess, and their father was a prep cook. Growing up in poverty and constantly moving from place to place within Washington, their mother's singing career introduced them to music.

When Brandi reached seven years old, she was already performing. Her mother had already introduced the singer and her siblings on stage at a young age. Their mother, a country music singer, would invite Brandi and her siblings to perform with her.

Brandi and her brother, Jay, are Irish twins, a term used for siblings born within 12 months or less. In Brandi's biography, "Broken Horses," she discussed her relationship with her brother Jay, born just 11 months and 27 days after her.

Two of Jay's children, Caroline and JayJ, formed the Small Town Strings band.

In her book, Brandi described Jay as a blond with striking blue eyes, full of drama and charisma. The Grammy award-winning singer recounted how she and her brother engaged in frequent conflicts during their upbringing.

Their frequent conflicts prompted their parents to encourage Brandi to stand up for herself because he was tougher than her. Brandi's younger sister, Tiffany, was born in 1987 via c-section.

Brandi and Her Siblings Dropped Out of High School

Brandi Carlile taught herself how to play the piano and guitar. The talented singer-songwriter's passion for music led her to drop out of high school to pursue a music career. Her siblings also dropped out of high school.

Brandi's mother maintained strict rules for her and her siblings. After doing their chores, she allowed the three siblings to sing during her band's rehearsals. They would not be allowed to sing if they didn't do their tasks.

Tiffany married Phil, Brandi's bandmate, who is eleven years her senior, and initially, Brandi had concerns. The couple resides close to Brandi, and when they welcomed their child, it inspired Brandi to start her own family.

In 2022, Phil and Tiffany, now 37 and a mom of two, joyously marked their 11th wedding anniversary, with Phil dedicating a touching tribute to Tiffany to celebrate the occasion. He thanked his wife for the best years while giving her his heart.

Brandi's brother Jay is also married and resides in Curlew, Washington state. He shares four children with his wife, Lia. Two of Jay's children, Caroline and JayJ, formed the Small Town Strings band.

The brother-sister duo have done several stage performances accompanied by their father. In 2023, they embarked on their first national tour and had the chance to share the same stage with their auntie, Brandi.