The contest brings him to the attention of Warner Music Canada's Randy Stark and Kim Cooke who forward his demo to Reprise Records Nashville. His debut album, 'Calm Before The Storm', is released in 1996 and he spends the year touring with the likes of Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart, George Strait, Wynonna Ryder and Clay Walker. More accolades follow with CMT naming Brandt Top New Male Artist of 1996 and Billboard Magazine hailing him as Top Selling New Country Artist of 1996. By March 1997 Brandt has racked up a Juno Award for Country Male Vocalist of the Year. By September he has released his follow-up CD, 'Outside The Frame'.
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