Bear Creek

album by Carlile

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Bear Creek is a 2012 studio album by American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile. The album was named after the converted barn where it was recorded. It reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart. Carlile is known for her blend of folk, rock, country, and Americana music, and her powerful voice. She has also been recognized for her advocacy for LGBTQ rights and her role in revitalizing the Americana music genre.

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…to the studio to record Bear Creek (2012), an album named for the converted turn-of-the-century barn where it was recorded. The album reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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…to the studio to record Bear Creek (2012), an album named for the converted turn-of-the-century barn where it was recorded. The album reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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