There have been a number of lesbian icons in the entertainment industry who were willing to put their careers on the line and come out back before it was “safe” to do so; Melissa Etheridge, kd lang and Ellen Degeneres come to mind quickly. But singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile came out back in 2002, before she had established herself as a star. These days, though, Carlile’s star is shining brighter than ever, and she’s bringing that light to North Texas this weekend.
