Artist Information
Paul Brandt is the most awarded male Canadian country artist of all time. His 1996 debut album *Calm Before the Storm* earned RIAA Gold certification and sold more than one million copies worldwide, driven by the #1 hit and enduring wedding classic “I Do.” In the United States, “My Heart Has a History” and “I Do” became the first Top 20 Billboard Country singles by a male Canadian country artist since 1976, reaching #5 and #1 respectively. Across 12 albums, Brandt has delivered a string of major hits, multiple Album of the Year awards, and numerous gold, platinum, and multi-platinum certifications. He holds the record as the most-played Canadian country artist in radio history, with six songs ranking among the all-time Top 25 Canadian country songs according to Nielsen BDS. His song “For You” was selected to promote the 2002 film *We Were Soldiers*starring Mel Gibson and was recorded by Dave Matthews and Johnny Cash. A dedicated humanitarian, Brandt has used his platform to spotlight causes around the world. He founded the “Not In My City” initiative to fight human trafficking and prevent child sexual exploitation, for which he was named Humanitarian of the Yearby the Canadian country music industry. He later chaired his province’s Human Trafficking Task Force. In recognition of his service, he received the Queen’s Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals as well as the King Charles III Coronation medal—prestigious national honors for outstanding community contributions. He is currently working on a new music project. Paul lives with his wife Liz and their two children on their ranch in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
