This marks Carlile's fourth time as musical guest on SNL and her second appearance this year, following an April duet with Elton John.

Brandi Carlile returned to the Saturday Night Live stage with performances of two songs from her eighth studio album, Returning to Myself, which she released last week. The acclaimed singer-songwriter first sang about a “failing empire” in “Church & State,” which she wrote with Andrew Watt and twin brothers Phil and Tim Hanseroth.

Carlile performed Returning to Myself’s “Church & State” and “Human” during her third SNL appearance of the year

Brandi Carlile came back as the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" Nov. 1. And for the third time, so did Milwaukee-born musicians Chauntee and Monique Ross. The sisters established their band SistaStrings in Milwaukee in 2014, with Chauntee on violin ...

Brandi Carlile is officially back on the Saturday Night Live stage for her fourth appearance as a musical guest.

Brandi Carlile brought her latest album to 'Saturday Night Live,' performing two tracks off of 'Returning to Myself.'

LIVE FROM NEW YORK — After a one-week hiatus, “Saturday Night Live” is back with a new episode tonight with host Miles Teller and musical guest Brandi Carlile.

SNL Season 51 Episode 4 aired on November 1, 2025, featuring Miles Teller as the host, while Brandi Carlile joined as the musical guest.

Shane Gillis and Ramy Youssef joined Teller in delivering poised sketches, sharp humour, and standout performances

Milwaukee natives and sisters Chauntee and Monique Ross will back musical guest Brandi Carlile on "Saturday Night Live" Nov. 1. Miles Teller hosts.

Two rarities during the musical performances on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend: actual rock ‘n’ roll was performed. Even rarer than that, Thomas Jefferson was quoted — prominently and at length — in the spot where a guitar solo might have gone.