Barrett Baber
Country musician and The Voice season 9 finalist.
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Barrett Hankins Baber is an American country musician who plays alternative country and country rock. He became widely known as a contestant on season 9 of NBC's The Voice, where his audition earned a four-chair turn and he chose to join Team Blake Shelton. Baber finished the competition in third place, behind winner Jordan Smith and runner-up Emily Ann Roberts.
Music career
Baber's music career started in 2004 with the release of his album Fratbar Superstar on December 14, 2004. He released Colt Square Sessions on April 13, 2012, and Battlefield Us on September 14, 2013. His first extended play, Falling Again, came out on May 8, 2015. In the fall of 2015, he appeared on season 9 of NBC's The Voice.
During the auditions, he got a four-chair turn and chose to be part of Blake Shelton's team. His renditions of "Angel Eyes", "I Drive Your Truck", "Right Here Waiting", "Delta Dawn", and "I'd Love to Lay You Down" all charted on the Billboard Country Digital Songs charts, peaking at Nos. 41, 27, 9, 20, and 1 respectively. "Right Here Waiting", "Delta Dawn", and "I'd Love to Lay You Down" also charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart at Nos. 36, 47, and 16.
"I'd Love to Lay You Down" reached No. 92 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 10 on the Billboard Digital Songs chart; the studio version of that performance reached the top 10 on iTunes. On February 13, 2016, Baber released a new single, "Kiss Me Hello," co-written with Kenny Lamb. His album A Room Full of Fighters was released on November 4, 2016, and within its first day it topped the iTunes Charts at top 20.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Barrett Baber born?
Barrett Baber was born on 18 May 1980 in Marion, Arkansas.
What does Barrett Baber do?
Barrett Baber is a Singer, songwriter and guitarist.
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