Brandt Barn

Paul Brandt was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and spent many of his formative years in Airdrie, Alberta, which at the time was still a very small town North of Calgary. He had an interest in singing from an early age, influenced by the Gospel music he heard at the church his family attended. At age 13, Paul picked up the guitar, and immediately began writing his own music, playing the songs he'd write for family and friends. While pursuing his dream to be a doctor, Paul entered talent contests as a hobby, including the "Youth Talent Showdown" at the World Famous Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. On his third try, he was awarded first prize at that contest, and went on to garner attention from Warner Brothers Records in Toronto, Canada. Not ready to quit his day-job as an RN at the Alberta Children's Hospital, the 22 year-old turned down Toronto's offer of a record-deal, but told them he'd be interested in hearing what the Nashville office thought about his music.