The Claim2Fame Podcast is a resource for artists

Every episode features successful artists and industry experts sharing compelling stories and valuable knowledge about the music industry hosted by CMA, ACM and CCMA Award Winning Broadcaster Cliff Dumas.

Cliff talks to Paul Brandt about his musical journey and his most important tips for young artists PAUL BRANDT

Paul is the most awarded male Canadian Country Music artist in history. Since his million-selling debut album "Calm Before The Storm", Paul has become one of Canada's most successful singer songwriters. Paul Brandt launched his career by entering the Youth Talent Showdown at the Calgary Stampede. Paul credits these contests as events that altered the course of his life. Label executives began to take notice, and by the age of 21, Paul had been signed to a seven-album deal with Warner/Reprise Records Nashville, alongside label-mates Faith Hill, Randy Travis, and more. By 1996, Paul had become the first Canadian male country artist to reach the Billboard Top Ten in the US since Hank Snow in 1974, and a string of number one hits and gold and platinum albums have followed. Along with his wife Liz and their two children Joseph and Lily, Paul is committed using his music as a platform to create a positive impact on the lives of people in communities around the world through the charitable Build It Forward Foundation he has established. Paul and his family are also active with a number of international organizations close to their hearts.

Discussed On This Episode

1. Changes in the Music Industry
2. Song writing inspiration
3. Advice for artists beginning their career.