With hits like “Passionate Kisses” and “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her,” Mary Chapin Carpenter has won five Grammy Awards (with 16 nominations), two CMA awards, two Academy of Country Music awards and is one of only fifteen female members of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Over the course of her acclaimed career, Carpenter has sold over 16 million records. Her new album,  “The Dirt And The Stars,” produced by Ethan Johns (Ray LaMontagne, Paul McCartney, Kings of Leon) was recorded live at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Bath in southwest England. This evening, she will be joined by special guest Brandy Clark. Charleston Music Hall, 37 John Street. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. $49.50-$75. www.Charlestonmusichall.com