Brandi Carlile sings ‘Smelly Cat,’ talks being a Grammy nominee

EW editor Jason Lamphier and EW writer Maureen Lee Lenker discuss Grammy winner Brandi Carlile’s five nominations this year, celebrate the thrilling highs (and high notes) of her soaring ballad “Right on Time,” and chat with the singer-songwriter about whether she thinks she can take home some of the biggest trophies of the night. For complete awards coverage, go to EW.com/awardist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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