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Tommy Brandt

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Tommy Brandt
OriginFlorida, US
GenresGospel music, Christian country, inspirational country
Occupation(s)Entertainer

Christian music singer, songwriter

Evangelist
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1982 – present
LabelsIndy

Tommy Brandt (born March 1, 1965) 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[edit]

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[edit]

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.[citation needed]

Television appearances[edit]

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[edit]

Brandt has won 29 major Christian music awards; has had 14 No. 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[edit]

Brandt and his wife own a company called, "Cowboy Outreach America" which provides clean family entertainment for rodeos and other sporting events.[6] www.cowboyoutreachamerica.org

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Brandt, Tommy. "Family History". Tommy Brandt Biography. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  2. Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt starts solo career". Highlands Today News. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  3. Carter, RJ (April 21, 2016). "Tommy Brandt: Authentic Cowboy, Authentic Christian". CriticalBlast.com. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  4. Brandt, Tommy. "Awards and Charts". Tommy Brandt. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
  5. Brandt, Tommy. "Brandt wins ICM Male Vocalist of the Year". ABC. Retrieved May 31, 2014.
  6. Brandt, Tommy. "Cowboy Outreach America". cowboyoutreachamerica.org/. Tommy Brandt. Missing or empty |url= (help)


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