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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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Edie Brickell Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Music

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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2016 - Outstanding New Score (Broadway or off-Broadway)

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Tony Awards - 2016 - Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre

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Cotuit Center For The Arts to Present MORE WOMEN ROCK! - A Celebration Of Female Musi Photo
Cotuit Center For The Arts to Present MORE WOMEN ROCK! - A Celebration Of Female Musical Legends

Cotuit Center for the Arts announces 'More Women ROCK!', a celebration of female musical legends. Enjoy performances highlighting the contributions of iconic women in music history.
Matthews Playhouse Announces BRIGHT STAR And More for 29th Mainstage Season Photo
Matthews Playhouse Announces BRIGHT STAR And More for 29th Mainstage Season

Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts has announced its 2024-2025 Mainstage Season.
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Kelsey Theatre This Month Photo
Steve Martin and Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR Comes to the Kelsey Theatre This Month

Maurer Productions OnStage will present the Steve Martin and Edie Brickell musical 'Bright Star' May 31-June 9 at the Kelsey Theatre on Mercer County Community College's (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025 Photo
North American Tour of MYSTIC PIZZA to Launch in January 2025

The highly-anticipated musical adaptation of the 1988 classic movie MYSTIC PIZZA, which recently completed a critically hailed run at LA Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts this past January, will embark on a North American Tour in January 2025.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Red Curtain Theatre Photo
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Red Curtain Theatre

What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Red Curtain Theatre? Intimate size theatres are my newest favorite way to watch shows, so when I heard that Red Curtain Theatre, 913 W Oak Street, in Conway, was bringing BRIGHT STAR to their newly remodeled performance area May 3-5 and May 10-12, I was intrigued.
Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week Photo
Theatre Philadelphia Reveals Lineup For 2024 Philly Theatre Week

Theatre Philadelphia has announced the return of Philly Theatre Week featuring performances, readings, workshops, pre-sales and special events from April 4 to April 14, 2024. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan to Perform Armenian Music Concert in Brooklyn Photo
Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan to Perform Armenian Music Concert in Brooklyn

Enjoy an evening of Armenian music with Ara Dinkjian and Arsen Petrosyan, accompanied by a string quartet. The concert will take place at Roulette in Downtown Brooklyn. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Photo
Work by Rachel Bloom, Sara Porkalob & More Set for 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival Summer Season

The 2024 Williamstown Theatre Festival summer season has revealed its lineup. See the shows being presented and learn how to purchase tickets.
Cinnabar Theater Announces GUTENBERG!, BRIGHT STAR, And More for 52nd Season Photo
Cinnabar Theater Announces GUTENBERG!, BRIGHT STAR, And More for 52nd Season

Cinnabar Theater will take their performances on the road to SSU and the Petaluma SRJC campus for the 2024/25 season.
Review: Mama's Next Big Act Finalist And Winner Bring Shows FAMILY TIES And JOURNEY T Photo
Review: Mama's Next Big Act Finalist And Winner Bring Shows FAMILY TIES And JOURNEY TO THE CENTER to Don't Tell Mama

BIG voiced Mama's Next Big Act finalist Nicole Spano and winner LaRaisha DiEvelyn Dionne DELIVERED their shows to the renowned cabaret hot spot!
Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STA Photo
Franklin Performing Arts Company To Present Steve Martin & Edie Brickell's BRIGHT STAR

The Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present the musical Bright Star January 5-7 at THE BLACK BOX.
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha Photo
Review: BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha

What did our critic think of BRIGHT STAR at Te Auaha?
Interview: Megan Wirts of BRIGHT STAR at LionHeart Productions Has a Story to Tell! Photo
Interview: Megan Wirts of BRIGHT STAR at LionHeart Productions Has a Story to Tell!

LionHeart Productions is presenting Bright Star, a beautiful story about faith, hope, love and forgiveness. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. This Tony nominated show (nominated the same year as Wicked)  will have you tapping your toes to it’s country/bluegrass sound.   We had the chance to interview one of the male leads of the show and see what Megan had to say about playing the lead role of Alice, and her thoughts on Bright Star.
Interview: David Hatter of BRIGHT STAR at LionHeart Productions Photo
Interview: David Hatter of BRIGHT STAR at LionHeart Productions

LionHeart Productions is presenting Bright Star, a beautiful story about faith, hope, love and forgiveness. Written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. This Tony nominated show (nominated the same year as Wicked)  will have you tapping your toes to it’s country/bluegrass sound.   We had the chance to interview one of the male leads of the show and see what David had to say about playing the role of Jimmy Ray, and his thoughts on Bright Star.
Video: Heavy MakeUp Debuts Music Video For 'DON'T KID YOURSELF KID' Photo
Video: Heavy MakeUp Debuts Music Video For 'DON'T KID YOURSELF KID'

“DON’T KID YOURSELF KID” is from Heavy MakeUp’s self-titled debut album, which was released last month viaShuffle Records/Thirty Tigers. In celebration of the new music, the group is in the midst of a four-show residency at Los Angeles’ Sun Rose with their next performance taking place tomorrow featuring guest Charlie Sexton. Watch the video!
Patrick Olson's EMERGENCE Begins Performances Tomorrow At The Pershing Square Signat Photo
Patrick Olson's EMERGENCE Begins Performances Tomorrow At The Pershing Square Signature Center

Don't miss the New York premiere of Patrick Olson's groundbreaking conceptual performance, EMERGENCE, at The Pershing Square Signature Center. Experience this thought-provoking and transformative journey at the intersection of art, science, and music.
Photos: First Look at BRIGHT STAR At The Arrow Rock Lyceum Photo
Photos: First Look at BRIGHT STAR At The Arrow Rock Lyceum

Get an exclusive first look at BRIGHT STAR at The Arrow Rock Lyceum with these stunning photos. Don't miss this limited engagement production before it closes.
BRIGHT STAR Comes to Arrow Rock Lyceum This Week Photo
BRIGHT STAR Comes to Arrow Rock Lyceum This Week

Bright Star makes its Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre debut Sept. 29-Oct.8 with a phenomenal cast of actor-musicians who play 16 different instruments live on stage, creating a live theatre piece and concert all rolled into one. Learn more about the production here!
Heavy Makeup Confirms October Residency at Los Angeles' Sun Rose Photo
Heavy Makeup Confirms October Residency at Los Angeles' Sun Rose

Heavy MakeUp—the dynamic new project from Edie Brickell, CJ Camerieri and Trever Hagen—will perform four shows at Los Angeles’ Sun Rose next month on October 4, 11, 18 and 25. Each show will consist of two distinct sets—the first will feature songs from their self-titled debut album, while the second will be a purely improvised performance.
Broadway Stars Flock To Roanoke For Mill Mountain Theatre's BRIGHT STAR Photo
Broadway Stars Flock To Roanoke For Mill Mountain Theatre's BRIGHT STAR

The lights of Broadway are about to shine brighter in Roanoke as stars flock to the Star City for Mill Mountain Theatre's production of 'Bright Star.'

Edie Brickell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Edie Brickell written?

Edie Brickell has written 1 shows including Bright Star (Music and Lyrics).

What awards has Edie Brickell been nominated for?

Edie Brickell has been nominated for the following awards for her work on Bright Star: Outstanding Music at the Drama Desk Awards, Outstanding New Score at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, and Best Original Score (Music and/or Lyrics) Written for the Theatre at the Tony Awards.

What awards has Edie Brickell won?

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.