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]
| Year | Award | Organization |
| 2004 | New Artist of the Year | CMA/ICM Awards |
| 2005 | Male Vocalist of the Year | CGC Choice Awards |
| 2006 | Male Vocalist of the Year | CMA/ICM Awards |
| 2006 | Male Vocalist of the Year' | CGC Awards |
| 2006 | Duet of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2006 | Male Vocalist of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2006 | Entertainer of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2007 | Entertainer of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2008 | Male Vocalist of the Year | CMA/ICM Awards |
| 2008 | Male Vocalist of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2009 | Entertainer of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2009 | Male Vocalist of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2009 | Song of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2009 | Male Vocalist of the Year | International Country Gospel Music Association |
| 2009 | Male Vocalist of the Year | CMA/ICM Awards |
| 2010 | Producer of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2010 | Male Vocalist of the Year | CCMA/ICM Awards |
| 2011 | Male Vocalist of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2011 | Producer of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2011 | Entertainer of the Year | Agape Fest |
| 2012 | Special Events Project of the Year (Faith Family & Country Tour) | Artists Music Guild Heritage Award |
| 2012 | Mainstream Artist of the Year | Artists Music Guild Heritage Award |
| 2012 | Male Vocalist of the Year | Artists Music Guild Heritage Award |
| 2012 | Music Evangelist of the Year | CCMA/ICM Awards |
| 2013 | Male Vocalist of the Year | CCMA/ICM Awards |
| 2013 | Mainstream Artist of the Year | Artists 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 2 Brandt, Tommy. "Family History". Tommy Brandt Biography. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt starts solo career". Highlands Today News. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ↑ Carter, RJ. "Tommy Brandt: Authentic Cowboy, Authentic Christian". CriticalBlast.com. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Awards and Charts". Tommy Brandt. Retrieved 28 May 2014.
- ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt wins ICM Male Vocalist of the Year". ABC. Retrieved 31 May 2014.
- ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Beyond the Music Productions". http://beyondthemusicpromotions.com/. Tommy Brandt. Retrieved 13 June 2014. External link in
|website=(help) - ↑ Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt on the Board of The Artists Music Guild". http://artistsmusicguild.com/content/meet-your-guild-board. Artists Music Guild. Retrieved 13 June 2014. External link in
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