The Bernie in question is Bernie Taupin, John’s longtime lyrical collaborator who helped him write massive hits like “Tiny ...

Brandi Carlile, Maple Valley’s multiple-Grammy Award-winning roots rocker, has received her first Oscar nomination. The nominated song, “Never Too Late,” written by Carlile, Elton John ...

Included in the flurry of Oscar nominations Thursday morning was Maple Valley native Brandi Carlile and her song “Never Too Late.” Her song, which she wrote alongside Elton John, Bernie Taupin ...