Brandi Carlile

These stars RULED the red carpet!

Carlile performed a solo, acoustic concert in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada on Saturday night (Nov. 9).

Carlile will only be the fourth recipient of the prestigious award.

The singer-songwriter says she "absolutely cannot support" former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, who is in the event's lineup.

"We came to serve this time, not serve ourselves and not serve our careers ..."

What an amazing feat!

It had to be kept quiet for a long time.

This one got us a little weepy....

She joined Brandi Carlile and the Highwomen on stage for a spirited performance.

Surprise!