Beginning his musical career in honky-tonks and talent contests in Calgary, Canada, Paul Brandt’s journey eventually led him to Nashville, Tennessee where his music was first exposed to the entire world. A career highlight for him was being a co-writer on a song which was recorded by Johnny Cash. 

He is a Multi-Platinum recording artist, Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame member, philanthropist, and 21-year serial entrepreneur in music. He is the most awarded male Canadian Country Music artist in history, and his song "My Heart Has A History" is the most played Canadian Country song ever. 

As a recipient of the Queen's Diamond and Platinum Jubilee awards and numerous other national and regional humanitarian nods, he is committed to serving those in need through various charitable endeavours including his Buckspring Foundation. 

Married with two children, he is inspired by people with big vision to help others. He and his family live in Alberta in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. 

#NotInMyCity is an initiative of his Buckspring Foundation, and in seven years has significantly shifted the landscape of the Albertan and Canadian response to Human Trafficking. 

#NotInMyCity has become a leader in Canada centering its work around needs of victims and survivors of human trafficking. Paul uses his gift of storytelling, public speaking, and music to share the story of how #NotInMyCity is building trust, creating platforms for collective action, and unifying the community to in order to improve strategies to address and suppress human trafficking. 

Paul Brandt is the former chair of the Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force, and a writer on The Reading Stone Report with its 5 primary recommendations being accepted by the Government of Alberta. This past February 22, 2024 he was appointed as the Co-Chair for the Governing Board of The Alberta Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons.