For Brandi Carlile, 2007's The Story is the record that launched her career. Though it was actually her second full-length, a heart-wrenching placement of the title track on Grey's Anatomy catapulted the singer-songwriter to a new level of mainstream fame.
At the time
This article originally appeared on www.rollingstone.com: How Pearl Jam, Obama and Others Helped Brandi Carlile Reinvent ‘The Story’