Brandt Carmichael

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. My parents always went above and beyond to encourage my dreams. After getting my first drum set, I played my first talent show at age 5—rockin’ out to Bob Seger’s Old Time Rock & Roll! That moment lit the fire that still drives me today. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? AC/DC, Back In Black Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party Nickelback, All the Right Reasons 1. Back in Black - I remember unwrapping this record Christmas morning, I’ll argue it’s the best rock album of all time. 2. All the Right Reasons – this record was a game-changer. 3. My Kinda Party - This album helped shape who I am as an artist. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Hits Me Like” My song Hits Me Like was the first track I ever pitched to a major label artist (cough cough Keith Urban). Though we never heard back, it made big waves in streaming and became my most-streamed song to date! Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? There’s so much I still hope to achieve—playing arenas and amphitheaters, landing a #1 on country radio, and stepping onto the Grand Ole Opry stage would be an absolute dream come true!