He was nominated for In Silent Days at the Grammy Awards on Sunday after a touching introduction from his wife and two daughters
which featured a rasp and captivating presence along with guitar skills and an impressive vocal range
And also his partner Catherine Shepherd said he's one of the greatest most authentic human beings on the planet
Carlile poses with close friend Rita Wilson during the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala on Saturday night, February 4
And he later revealed that he and his band actually play Black Sabbath's War Pigs on tour.