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What Was Brandi Carlile Reciting on ‘SNL’? How Thomas Jefferson’s Proclamation About Separating ‘Church & State’ Made It Into a Blazing Rock Song

Singing 'Church & State,' 'Saturday Night Live' music guest Brandi Carlile recited a letter by Thomas Jefferson, along with musically referencing U2.

Watch Brandi Carlile Play Songs From New Album on Saturday Night Live

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