Tommy Brandt

Tommy Brandt
Origin Florida, U.S.
Genres Gospel music, Christian country
Occupation(s) Christian Music singer, songwriter
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1982 – present
Labels Indy

Tommy Brandt (born March 1, 1966) is an American multi-award winning Christian country music artist based out of Sebring, Florida.

Born, Tommy Brandt Livingston in Lebanon, Indiana, Brandt's father was a carpenter who owned and operated a bar in Lebanon. His father later sold the bar and moved the family to Florida.[1]

Music career

Brandt started his music career at the age of eighteen as a sound engineer for a local country band. He began writing songs and learning to play the guitar. After the lead singer left the group, Brandt volunteered to fill in until they could find a suitable replacement. After time Brandt became the permanent lead singer for the band "New South" in which he penned the song, Why, Why, Why which gave the band their first charting song.[1] Brandt started his solo career in 1998 when he met his wife Michelle.[2]

Performances

Brandt has performed with several artists such as Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Daryl Worley, Little Big Town, Porter Wagoner and Roy Clark. In Christian music he performed with Guy Penrod, Del Way, Jason Crabb, Point of Grace, Chonda Pierce and Josh Turner.

Television appearances

Brandt has appeared on GAC, CMT, GMC, Sky Angel, Cornerstone Television, TCT Network and many more. He also serves as guest host on occasion for Cowboy Church on the RFD network.[3]

Awards

Brandt has won 29 major Christian music awards; has had 14 #1 songs on the Inspirational Country Music charts.[4][5]

YearAwardOrganization
2004New Artist of the YearCMA/ICM Awards
2005Male Vocalist of the YearCGC Choice Awards
2006Male Vocalist of the YearCMA/ICM Awards
2006Male Vocalist of the Year' CGC Awards
2006Duet of the YearAgape Fest
2006Male Vocalist of the YearAgape Fest
2006Entertainer of the YearAgape Fest
2007Entertainer of the YearAgape Fest
2008Male Vocalist of the YearCMA/ICM Awards
2008Male Vocalist of the YearAgape Fest
2009Entertainer of the YearAgape Fest
2009Male Vocalist of the YearAgape Fest
2009Song of the YearAgape Fest
2009Male Vocalist of the YearInternational Country Gospel Music Association
2009Male Vocalist of the YearCMA/ICM Awards
2010Producer of the YearAgape Fest
2010Male Vocalist of the YearCCMA/ICM Awards
2011Male Vocalist of the YearAgape Fest
2011Producer of the YearAgape Fest
2011Entertainer of the Year Agape Fest
2012Special Events Project of the Year (Faith Family & Country Tour)Artists Music Guild Heritage Award
2012Mainstream Artist of the YearArtists Music Guild Heritage Award
2012Male Vocalist of the YearArtists Music Guild Heritage Award
2012Music Evangelist of the YearCCMA/ICM Awards
2013Male Vocalist of the Year CCMA/ICM Awards
2013Mainstream Artist of the YearArtists Music Guild Heritage Award

Business life

Brandt and his wife own a company called, "Beyond the Music Promotions" which mentors and develops young up and coming artists.[6] In 2012 Brandt joined the Artists Music Guild as an adviser to their board of directors.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 Brandt, Tommy. "Family History". Tommy Brandt Biography. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  2. ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt starts solo career". Highlands Today News. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  3. ↑ Carter, RJ. "Tommy Brandt: Authentic Cowboy, Authentic Christian". CriticalBlast.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
  4. ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Awards and Charts". Tommy Brandt. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  5. ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt wins ICM Male Vocalist of the Year". ABC. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
  6. ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Beyond the Music Productions". http://beyondthemusicpromotions.com/. Tommy Brandt. Retrieved 13 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
  7. ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt on the Board of The Artists Music Guild". http://artistsmusicguild.com/content/meet-your-guild-board. Artists Music Guild. Archived from the original on 14 January 2011. Retrieved 13 June 2014. External link in |website= (help)
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