Gabrielle Bernadette Barrett(born March 5, 2000)[1]is an Americancountry musicsinger and actress.[2]She finished third on thesixteenth seasonofAmerican Idol.Her debut single "I Hope"was the first top 10Hot Country Songsdebut by an unaccompanied woman singer since October 2017.[3][4]It became a top three hit on theBillboardHot 100and has been certified 7× platinum by theRIAA.Her debut albumGoldminewas released on June 19, 2020.[5][6]Country Nowcalled Barrett "country music's next female superstar".[7]
Gabby Barrett | |
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 Barrett in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Gabby Bernadette Barrett |
| Born | March 5, 2000 Munhall, Pennsylvania,U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
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| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Nashville |
| Spouse |
Cade Foehner (m.2019) |
| Website | gabbybarrett |
Early life
editBarrett is one of eight children born to Blaise and Pam Barrett. She attendedSerra Catholic High SchoolinMcKeesportsoutheast ofPittsburghbut transferred to being an online student atPennsylvania Cyber Charter School.
She began singing at nine and doing shows at eleven. In 2014, she won the Kean Quest Talent Search. At 14, her father encouraged her to sing in an all-black choir, which prompted her to join the Lamb of God Christian Ministries group inHomestead, Pennsylvaniaclose to McKeesport.[1]
Career
edit2017–2018:American Idol,post-Idol
editBarrett auditioned for the sixteenth season ofAmerican IdolinNashville.She advanced to the final before being voted off.
| American Idolseason 16 performances and results | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Episode | Theme | Song choice | Original artist | Order | Result |
| Audition | Auditioner's Choice | "Good Girl" "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" |
Carrie Underwood Ethel Waters |
N/A | Advanced |
| Top 24 Solo/Duet | Contestant's Choice | "My Church" "Stay"(withSugarland) |
Maren Morris Sugarland |
11 | Advanced |
| Top 14 | Contestant's Choice Victory Song |
"The Climb" "Little Red Wagon" |
Miley Cyrus Audra Mae |
14 6 |
Safe |
| Top 10 | Disney | "Colors of the Wind" | Vanessa Williams | 6 | Safe |
| Top 7 | Prince Year You Were Born |
"How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore?" "I Hope You Dance" |
Prince Lee Ann Womack |
10 2 |
Safe |
| Top 5 | Carrie Underwood Mother's Day |
"Last Name" "I Have Nothing" |
Carrie Underwood Whitney Houston |
2 6 |
Safe |
| Finale | Winner's Single Reprise Song Hometown Decision |
"Rivers Deep" "Little Red Wagon" "Don't Stop Believin'" |
Gabby Barrett Miranda Lambert Journey |
2 5 8 |
3rd Place |
2019–2021:Goldmine
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In 2019, Barrett independently released "I Hope",which was co-written byJon Niteand Zachary Kale and co-produced by Zachary Kale andRoss Copperman.[8]She performed the song in an appearance on theseventeenth seasonofAmerican Idolin May 2019. The song attracted the attention of music labels, and Barrett announced on stage after the performance she had signed withWarner Music Nashville.[9]"I Hope" was then officially released as a single by the label on June 27, 2019.[8]The single toppedBillboard's Country Streaming Songs chart as well as the Country Airplay chart in April 2020, followed by theHot Country Songschart.[4][5] On April 7, 2020, a version featuringCharlie Puthwas released. In 2019, Barrett opened forToby Keithin Ohio, as well asKeith Urban.
On November 21, 2020, the single hit number three on theBillboardHot 100,making her the first female country artist to do so sinceTaylor Swift.Puth has also been credited for the song on the Hot 100, which makes it his fourth top-ten single.[10]As of January 2021, the single has been number one for 25 weeks on the Hot Country Songs chart.[11]
Her debut albumGoldminewas released on June 19, 2020.[12]The album earned 15.98 million on-demand streams in its opening week, breaking the record for the largest streaming week ever for a debut country album by a woman.[5]In 2021, Barrett opened up forThomas Rhetton his Center Point Road Tour,[13]and for theZac Brown BandatSummerfestas part of theirThe Comeback Tour.[14]
Along with performing at aPittsburgh Pirates' game, she sang the national anthem for thePittsburgh Steelersand at theDaytona 500.[15][16]The song on the show selected for her if she won was "Rivers Deep."Carrie Underwoodwas quoted as saying that Barrett is further along than she was at her age.[17]
In September 2021, Barrett was nominated for four55th Annual Country Music Association Awards:Female Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year ( "The Good Ones" ), Song of the Year ( "The Good Ones" ), and New Artist of the Year.[18]
A deluxe edition ofGoldminewas released on November 19, 2021.[19]
2023–present:Chapter & Verseand acting debut
editOn June 12, 2023, she released "Glory Days",the lead single off her second studio albumChapter & Verse,which was released on February 2, 2024.[20]She will be making her acting debut in the filmHurry Up Tomorrow(2025) fromTrey Edward Shults,that will co-starThe Weeknd,Jenna Ortega,andBarry Keoghan.[21]
Personal life
editBarrett married fellowIdolcontestantCade Foehneron October 5, 2019.[22]
Barrett gave birth to their first child, a daughter, on January 18, 2021.[23]Barrett gave birth to their second child, a son, on October 27, 2022.[24]On August 30, 2023, Barrett announced that she was expecting their third child.[25]Barrett gave birth to their third child, a daughter, on February 17, 2024.[26]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [27] |
US Country [28] |
CAN [29] | |||
| Goldmine |
|
27 | 4 | 53 | |
| Chapter & Verse |
|
— | 39 | — | |
| Carols and Candlelight |
|
— | — | — | |
Singles
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [32] |
US Country Songs [33] |
US Country Airplay [34] |
CAN [35] |
CAN Country [36] |
UK [37] |
WW [38] | ||||||
| 2019 | "I Hope" (solo or remix featuringCharlie Puth) |
3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 84 | 77 | Goldmine[A] | |||
| 2020 | "The Good Ones" | 19 | 1 | 1 | 41 | 3 | — | 96 |
|
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| 2021 | "Footprints on the Moon" | — | —[B] | 48 | — | — | — | — | ||||
| 2022 | "Pick Me Up" | 55 | 14 | 6 | — | 14 | — | — | ||||
| 2023 | "Glory Days" | —[C] | 35 | 21 | — | 34 | — | — | Chapter & Verse | |||
| 2024 | "Dance Like No One's Watching"[47] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| "Jesus on a Train"[48] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | ||||||||||||
Promotional singles
edit| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | Album | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [32] |
US Country Songs [33] |
CAN AC [49] | |||||
| 2020 | "Hall of Fame"[50] | — | — | — | Goldmine | ||
| "Got Me" (featuringShane & Shane)[51] |
— | — | — | ||||
| "The First Noel" | 78 | 14 | 33 | — | |||
| 2023 | "Cowboy Back"[52] | — | — | — | Chapter & Verse | ||
| "Growin' Up Raising You"[53] | — | — | — | ||||
| 2024 | "You're My Texas"[54] | — | — | — | |||
| "—" denotes a release that did not chart. | |||||||
Music videos
edit| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | "I Hope" | Taylor Kelly |
| "The Good Ones" | Taylor Kelly/Brian Vaughan | |
| 2021 | "Footprints on the Moon" | Gus Black |
| 2022 | "Pick Me Up" | Alexa Campbell |
| 2023 | "Glory Days" | |
| 2024 | "Dance Like No One's Watching" | Josh Gicker |
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hurry Up Tomorrow | Isabella | Post-production | [55] |
Tours
edit- Supporting
- That's Country Bro! Tour (2019) withToby Keith[56]
- Center Point Road Tour(2021) withThomas Rhett[13]
- The Comeback Tour(2021) withZac Brown Band(one show)[14]
- Rock N' Roll Cowboy Tour (2022) withJason Aldean[57]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award show | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CMT Music Awards | Breakthrough Video of the Year | "I Hope" | Won |
| Academy of Country Music Awards | New Female Artist of the Year | Gabby Barrett | Nominated | |
| Country Music Association Awards | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Single of the Year | "I Hope" | Nominated | ||
| American Music Awards | Favorite Female Artist – Country | Gabby Barrett | Nominated | |
| 2021 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Female Artist of the Year | Won | |
| Single of the Year | "I Hope" | Nominated | ||
| Billboard Music Awards | Top New Artist | Gabby Barrett | Nominated | |
| Top Country Artist | Nominated | |||
| Top Female Country Artist | Won | |||
| Top Hot 100 Song | "I Hope"(withCharlie Puth) | Nominated | ||
| Top Radio Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Selling Song | Nominated | |||
| Top Collaboration | Won | |||
| Top Country Song | Won | |||
| Top Country Album | Goldmine | Nominated | ||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | Best New Country Artist | Gabby Barrett | Won | |
| Country Song of the Year | "I Hope" | Nominated | ||
| Best Collaboration | "I Hope"(withCharlie Puth) | Nominated | ||
| iHeartRadio Titanium Awards | 1 Billion Total Audience Spins on iHeartRadio Stations | "I Hope" (withCharlie Puth) | Won[58] | |
| CMT Music Awards | Female Video of the Year | "The Good Ones" | Won | |
| Country Music Association Awards | New Artist of the Year | Gabby Barrett | Nominated | |
| Female Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Single of the Year | "The Good Ones" | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| American Music Awards | Favorite Female Country Artist | Gabby Barrett | Nominated | |
| Favorite Country Album | Goldmine | Won | ||
| Favorite Country Song | "The Good Ones" | Won | ||
| 2022 | Academy of Country Music Awards | Female Artist of the Year | Gabby Barrett | Nominated |
| iHeartRadio Music Awards[59] | Country Song of the Year | "The Good Ones" | Nominated | |
| CMT Music Awards[60] | Female Video of the Year | "Footprints on the Moon" | Nominated | |
| 2024 | People's Choice Awards | The Female Country Artist of the Year | Gabby Barrett | Nominated |
Notes
edit- ^"Pick Me Up" is featured on the deluxe edition ofGoldminethat was released on November 19, 2021.[42]
- ^"Footprints on the Moon" did not enter the Hot Country Songs, but peaked at number 25 on the Country Digital Song Sales component chart.[44]
- ^"Glory Days" did not enter theBillboardHot 100, but peaked at number 18 on theBubbling Under Hot 100chart.[46]
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