Brandon Silveira

about

"Growing up in a small farming community in Central California, gave this farm boy the incentive to create songs that depict life in the country. Brandon grew up listening to Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, Hank Williams, good old fashioned country music. He never pursued a singing career in high school or college, even though he was often told by his friends that he had a good voice and should join a band. After college he started writing songs with a friend, Curtis Marsh, and they talked about moving to Nashville. His decision to move to Nashville came when a friend dared him to audition for the Nashville Star Show, which would be aired live on USA Network. Brandon auditioned in Fresno with 300 other hopefuls all vying for the #1 spot. Brandon’s look, with spiked hair, baggy pants and converse tennis shoes didn’t exactly look like he would be singing country. What a surprise when he sang, Lovesick Blues by Hank Sr., he had the crowd on their feet and cheering. He was chosen as one of 12 finalists out of approximately 8000 applicants nationwide to compete on national TV. Brandon was the only contestant who had never performed in front of an audience before entering this contest. He made it to #5 before being voted off the show, pretty good for a farm boy who had no prior performing experience! As a finalist on Nashville Star he recorded Act Naturally on the Nashville Star CD, released by Sony when the show aired. When the album was released, critics reviewing the

top songs

albums

That Boy Ain't Right

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NASHVILLE STAR The Finalists

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Level of Fuck

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Beer

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Boot Liquor [SomaFM]

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Nashville Star: The Finalists

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Boot Liquor

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Nashville Star - The Finalists

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Dont Rock The Jukebox

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Boot Liquor: Americana roots music for Cowhands, Cowpokes and Cowtippers. [SomaFM]

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Nashville Star "The Finalists"

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Made In CMA CD

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