Gabby Barrett

About

Gabby Barrett is an American country music singer and songwriter, born on March 5, 2000, in Munhall, Pennsylvania. She gained popularity after finishing third in the sixteenth season of American Idol in 2018. Following Idol, Barrett signed with Warner Music Nashville and released her debut single "I Hope" in January 2019, which reached number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. She released her debut album "Goldmine" in June 2020, which also made her the first-ever female country artist to top 10 million single week streams with the song "I Hope." Barrett is known for her powerful vocals and emotive performances.

Associated With

Gabby Barrett is a prominent figure in the American country music scene, having started her career on "American Idol". In the industry, she has collaborated with artists like Charlie Puth on the hit song "I Hope". She is also known for her association with country music star Carrie Underwood, from whom she had received guidance during her time on "American Idol". Additionally, Barrett is married to fellow musician Cade Foehner, whom she met while they were both contestants on the same season of "American Idol". They often collaborate musically and have performed together on multiple occasions. Hence, her professional and personal life is deeply interwoven with the music industry.

Career Highlights

• - 2008: Gabby Barrett began singing in a gospel choir in her hometown church at the tender age of nine.
• - 2014: She won the Kean Quest Talent Search after performing Carrie Underwood’s "So Small" in front of judges.
• - 2018: She became a finalist on 'American Idol' season 16 where she ended up in third place.
• - 2019: Released her debut single 'I Hope', which later topped the Billboard Country Airplay chart and crossed over to the Pop charts.
• - 2020: She won the Breakthrough Video of the Year award at the CMT Music Awards for her song 'I Hope'. In the same year, her debut studio album 'Goldmine' was released.
• - 2021: She was nominated for and won multiple awards at the American Country Music Awards including New Female Artist of the Year; Single of the Year ('I Hope'); and Music Event of the Year for 'I Hope' featuring Charlie Puth . She was also included in Forbes' 30 Under 30 Music List.

Notable Awards

• Gabby Barrett is an American country music singer and has won several awards, including:
• CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year for "I Hope" (2020)
• American Music Awards: Favorite Country Song for "I Hope" (2020)
• Billboard Music Awards: Top Country Female Artist (2021)
• Academy of Country Music Awards: New Female Artist of the Year (2021).
• Country Music Association Awards: Single of the Year for "I Hope" (2021)
• iHeartRadio Music Awards: Best New Country Artist (2021).

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Gabby Barrett Song/Album?

Gabby Barrett is a talented American country music singer who gained fame from the sixteenth season of "American Idol". Her most popular song to date is "I Hope", which was released in 2019 under her debut studio album "Goldmine". This song not only topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart but also reached No.3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it her first significant hit. Remarkably, "I Hope" was certified triple Platinum, and it helped her album "Goldmine" to reach No.4 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart. This demonstrates the enormous popularity and success of both the song and the album in the country music scene.

How Did Gabby Barrett Get Famous?

Gabby Barrett rose to fame after participating in the sixteenth season of the popular music competition show "American Idol" in 2018, where she finished in third place. Her breakthrough came after the release of her hit single "I Hope" in 2019. The song topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and crossed over to the pop charts, making her a recognized face in the music industry both in country and pop genres. This successful start propelled her career forward, further establishing her place in the world of music.