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Brooke Barrettsmith

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Brooke Barrettsmith
Promotional Photo, 2010
Promotional Photo, 2010
Background information
Birth nameBrooke Elizabeth Barrettsmith
Born (1982-01-04) January 4, 1982 (age 42)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresRock, pop
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano
Years active2000 (2000)–2012
LabelsEssential Records

Brooke Barrettsmith[1] is a singer, songwriter, and musician originally from Spring Grove, Illinois.[2] She was a former contestant of the reality television show American Idol during its 5th season in 2005–2006.

Biography

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Early in Brooke's career (2003–2004), she signed a developmental record deal with Word/Curb/Warner Records as duo act with her younger sister Leah. Then in 2005, auditioning alongside her sister,[3] Brooke reached the top 40 on American Idol. In 2006, Brooke signed a solo recording deal with Sony BMG Records in Nashville, Tennessee and toured nationally with various bands and musicians.

Her self-titled debut album was released on August 19, 2008, to rave reviews. It was produced by Aaron Sprinkle and Rob Hawkins for Essential Records,[4] a Christian subsidiary of Sony BMG Records. Her music charted on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart and Billboard's Heatseekers Albums chart in September 2008.[5] She was endorsed by Fender Guitars and Taylor Guitars.

In the summer of 2010, she headlined a national tour.[6]

From 2011 to 2012 she was the lead singer for the Chicago-based rock band Vialyne.

She retired from music in 2012.

Discography

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Singles

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  • "Farewell"
  • "More Real"
  • "OK"
  • "Quiet My Heart"
  • "Beautiful Liar"

References

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  1. ^ Brooke Barrettsmith Discography, Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved May 4, 2008
  2. ^ "Brooke Barrettsmith, American Idol 5". American Idol News. January 2, 2006. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
  3. ^ "Brooke Barrettsmith American Idol Essential Records". CCM Magazine. April 7, 2008. Archived from the original on June 5, 2008. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
  4. ^ Farias, Andree (April 1, 2008). "The Scoop (04-14-08)". Christian Music Today. Retrieved May 4, 2008.
  5. ^ "Brooke Barrettsmith – Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  6. ^ "Official website". Retrieved April 9, 2010.
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