How Pearl Jam, Obama and Others Helped Brandi Carlile Reinvent 'The Story'

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.

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