Edie Brickell
Edie Arlisa Brickell (born March 10, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter widely known for 1988's Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, the debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, which went to No. 4 on the Billboard albums chart.
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Edie Arlisa Brickell (born March 10, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter widely known for 1988's Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, the debut album by Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, which went to No. 4 on the Billboard albums chart. She is married to singer-songwriter Paul Simon.
Love Has Come for You was released on April 23, 2013. The album is a collaboration with Steve Martin. Both appeared on talk shows, such as The View and Late Show with David Letterman, to promote the album in April 2013.
Starting in May 2013, she toured with Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers throughout North America.
In 2016, the musical Bright Star – to which she contributed music, lyrics, and story – opened on Broadway at the Cort Theatre.
In 2017, Brickell and Martin appeared in the documentary film The American Epic Sessions directed by Bernard MacMahon. They recorded "The Coo Coo Bird", a traditional English folk song, live on the first electrical sound recording system from the 1920s. The track appeared on the accompanying soundtrack, Music from The American Epic Sessions.
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by Rachel Stone - Oct 16, 2026
LP's music video for a Neil Young cover and LOS LOBOS' rendition of 'Cinnamon Girl' preview the HEART OF GOLD album series benefiting The Bridge School, featuring King Princess, Modest Mouse, Ann Wilson, and others.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 7, 2026
Two Utah stage performers will alternate in the lead role of Alice Murphy in the bluegrass-infused musical BRIGHT STAR at Beverly's Terrace Plaza Playhouse in Washington Terrace.
by Fran Thomas - Sep 25, 2026
The 2026–2027 season brings Broadway favorites to Fort Myers, while Players Circle Studio welcomes students and adults for fall acting classes
by Rachel Stone - Sep 25, 2026
WORLD FAMOUS PETS, a collaborative project featuring Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar and Mason Stoops, released their self-titled debut album September 25 via Shuffle Records. The band will play headline shows in fall, including stops in Asheville, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco, plus festival appearances at Bourbon & Beyond and Austin City Limits.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 22, 2026
The collaborative project of Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar and Mason Stoops released an official music video for 'Propaganda,' the fourth track from their self-titled debut album arriving via Shuffle Records.
by Courtney Symes - Sep 19, 2026
Some musicals sweep us away with their original story, while others win us over with their heart. Bright Star falls into the latter category. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, it tells a story of love, loss, and happiness after tragedy through bluegrass music with plenty of Southern charm.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026
MY MORNING JACKET with PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND and MODEST MOUSE with Califone recorded covers of Neil Young songs for a charitable album series benefiting The Bridge School.
by Rachel Stone - Sep 4, 2026
Paul Simon's nearly two-hour live album, capturing his Quiet Celebration tour, arrives October 9, 2026, with the duet "Under African Skies" featuring Edie Brickell streaming now.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026
Edie Brickell, Matt Chamberlain, Kaveh Rastegar and Mason Stoops released "Bleeding In The Dark," the third single from WORLD FAMOUS PETS' debut album, due September 25, ahead of a fall headline tour with stops in Nashville, Asheville, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 22, 2026
Kent State's School of Theatre and Dance has unveiled its 2026-2027 season, including ''Bright Star,' ' She Loves Me,' 'Romeo and Juliet' and more, beginning in October 2026.
by April Sigler - May 12, 2026
BRIGHT STAR at Temple Theatre is a heartfelt and beautifully staged celebration of North Carolina storytelling, brought to life by a standout local cast and exceptional live band. Filled with warmth, strong performances, and deep care at every level of production, the show proves Temple Theatre is a bright star in Sanford’s arts community.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 13, 2026
Hale Centre Theatre Arizona has announced its 2026–2027 season in Gilbert. The lineup will feature musicals and plays including CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and OKLAHOMA!. The season will run throughout the year at the theatre’s Old Town location.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2026
Wagner College Theatre will present Bright Star, the Tony-nominated musical by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, in Staten Island. Performances run this spring in the Main Hall Theatre.
by Drew Eberhard - Mar 9, 2026
Bright Star is a Bluegrass/Folk musical written and composed by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Its tale is set in the vast landscape of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains between the years 1945-46, and features flashbacks to the year 1923. The pair produced a Grammy-winning album in 2013 entitled Love Has Come For You, in which the musical is inspired by its lyric-scape and the true story of the Iron Mountain Baby.
by Jared Fessler - Feb 5, 2026
Set in the American South of the 1920s and 1940s, Bright Star tells a story about love, loss, and the things we carry with us whether we want to or not. When Alice Murphy, a literary editor, meets a young soldier just home from World War II, something shifts. That meeting opens a door Alice has kept closed for a long time, and once it cracks open, there’s no turning back.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 4, 2026
Bluegrass and Americana ensemble Steep Canyon Rangers have partnered with Steve Martin on the third track unveiled from their forthcoming 15th studio album, Next Act. Check it out now.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 3, 2026
Singer-songwriter Paul Simon has announced plans for a US and Canada summer tour, which will serve as an extension of his 'A Quiet Celebration Tour' from last year. All shows on sale February 6, 2026.
by Theresa Bertram - Nov 17, 2025
Arkansas State University–Beebe brought soaring bluegrass, southern storytelling, and undeniable charm to the stage November 6–9 with their production of BRIGHT STAR, directed by Ryan Gibbons and Hope Hargrove, with music direction by Frank Pitts and Sam Holtkamp.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 30, 2025
Muskegon Civic Theatre will present Bright Star, the Tony-nominated bluegrass musical by comedy legend Steve Martin and acclaimed singer-songwriter Edie Brickell.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2025
Bright Star, the Toronto premiere of Steve Martin and Edie Brickell’s Broadway musical, is now on stage at the CAA Theatre. Get a first look at footage of the production here!
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Edie Brickell has written 1 shows including Bright Star (Music and Lyrics).
Outstanding Music (Drama Desk Awards) for Bright Star, Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway) (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Bright Star and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre (Tony Awards) for Bright Star.
Edie Brickell has won the Outstanding Music award at the Drama Desk Awards for Bright Star and the Outstanding New Score award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Bright Star.
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