We recently had the chance to connect with Brandon Lorenzo and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Brandon, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: When have you felt most loved—and did you believe you deserved it?
This is such an amazing question for me. As a musician, every show I have played is different. When I am on stage and everyone is singing along whether its a cover song or I see more often times now people singing along to my own songs, that is where I feel most loved! I constantly replay back in my mind one show in particular that brought me to tears mid song was at Ranchman’s Calgary back in 2024. I think part of the reason why I was so moved, is because I don’t feel like I deserve any of the success I have. As someone who grew up Catholic, I’m always reminded of the saying “Its your will, not mine” No matter what I do in the music world, no matter the size of the show or who I am playing for. I see it as a gift from God and a blessing at the end of the day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Brandon Lorenzo, and I’m a country singer from Airdrie, Alberta Canada. Music has always been a huge part of my life, that started when I was a little boy, and I’ve been lucky enough to turn that passion into a career that’s taken me across stages and connected me with so many incredible people.
My band performs under my name “Brandon Lorenzo” which felt like the most honest way to represent who I am and where I come from. “Lorenzo” isn’t a name you hear often in country music, and that’s part of why I chose to keep it front and center. As the only Filipino country artist currently active in the Canadian country music scene, I take a lot of pride in bringing a bit of cultural uniqueness to a genre that’s deeply rooted in storytelling and tradition.
What makes my journey special is the blending of worlds staying true to the classic country sound I grew up loving, while also embracing the parts of my identity that make my voice and my story a little different. I want to show that country music is for everyone, and that there’s room for diversity and new perspectives in the genre. Right now, I’m working on new music that I can’t wait to share, including my first ever Christmas album, continuing to perform across Canada, and staying focused on growing both as an artist and as a representative of something bigger than myself. My hope is to inspire others to chase their dreams no matter where they come from or how different their path may look.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I grew up with an incredible family dynamic that I’m still grateful for to this day. I would say that someone who saw me and the gifts that I possessed before I knew myself was my grandmother. She recognized something in me a love for music, a passion for performing long before I fully understood where it could take me. At a very early age of around 3 years old, I would come home singing songs I heard in church that day. I was still too young too speak and my grandmother had said to my parents that there may be something musical for him. Keeping in mind that I do not come from a musical family and am the only musician. My parents then put me in the Calgary boy choir and later the Royal Conservatory of music where my musical journey first began.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
If I could say one kind thing to my younger self, it would be: “You belong here and you’re on the right journey.”
Growing up, I didn’t always see people who looked like me in country music, and there were times I questioned whether there was really space for someone like me in this genre. But I’d tell that younger version of myself not to dim his light or second guess his passion. I’d remind him that being different isn’t something to hide it’s something to lean into and embrace.
The road won’t always be easy, but every challenge will shape you. Keep singing, keep dreaming, and don’t ever underestimate the power of staying true to who you are. One day, people will not only hear your voice they’ll feel it.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
I think if you asked my closest friends, especially my buddy Justyn, he would say what really matters to me is staying grounded in faith, family, and the people who’ve supported me from the start. Justyn’s one of those friends who’s seen me through the highs and lows, and he’d be the first to tell you how much prayer means to me. It’s been my anchor through everything, in music, in life, in the quiet moments when I’ve needed strength or clarity.
Prayer keeps me centered. Before every show, I take a moment to pray not just for a great performance, but to be present, to connect with the crowd, and to honor the gift I’ve been given. It’s a big part of how I stay true to myself and to the purpose behind what I do.
something else important is I’ve always believed that no matter where life or music takes you, you don’t forget where you came from or who’s been there with you. My friends probably also would say I’ve got a big heart for music and for sharing stories that bring folks together. Whether I’m on stage or just hanging out around a campfire, I love creating moments that feel real where people can laugh, cry, or just feel like they belong. That’s what matters to me, and I’m grateful to have such amazing friends and family who remind me of that and walk that path with me.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope when it’s all said and done, people remember me as someone who led with heart someone who loved deeply, stayed true to his faith, and used his voice to make others feel seen, loved, and understood. I’d want folks to say that I never lost sight of who I was, no matter where the music took me. That I stood by my roots, treated people with kindness, and gave my all whether it was on stage, in a conversation, or just lending a hand when someone needed it. More than anything, I hope people remember that I wasn’t just singing songs I was sharing stories, spreading hope, and maybe even helping someone through a tough time. If the story people tell about me includes faith, love, laughter, and a few good songs that made a difference, then I think I’ll have done alright. I hope they’ll say I never stopped being grateful to God, to my family, to my friends, and to everyone who believed in me along the way. I want people to know that the reason I continued to put out music was for the fans and those that truly needed it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.brandonlorenzomusic.ca/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonlorenzomusic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLorenzoMusic/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWZDS9zrbvQWpFwzhNelKUA?view_as=subscriber
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1BT5MLUDhT8KP6bNP7h89v
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/brandon-lorenzo/1491385184
Image Credits
Photo credits to Greg Harder, Codi Mcgivor, Jay Mcdonald, Ron Palmer
