We are welcoming her to Destination Country‘s Live in Your Living Room sessions tomorrow. These are the 5 things you should know about Candi Carpenter. Limited tickets are still available on StageIt.
1. Candi Carpenter’s debut single ‘The Astronaut’ was produced by Brandi Carlile
Candi released her debut single ‘The Astronaut’ last year, which was produced by Brandi Carlile.
2. She grew up in a family band
3. She’s been endorsed by Dolly Parton herself
Dolly Parton has given her a ringing endorsement, and we all know we should listen to Dolly!
4. She’s one of the original Song Suffragettes
Candi has been a part of Song Suffragettes, alongside friend Kalie Shorr, since its inception. The all-female writers round airs every Monday, even in quarantine it is still going strong with a livestream on YouTube.
5. She performed at Dolly Parton’s 50 Years at the Opry
Candi Carpenter was one of the guest performers on Dolly Parton’s 50 Years at the Opry that aired on BBC2 last month. She performed ‘Little Sparrow,’ which earned a standing ovation, alongside performances from Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr. and more.