Brooke Barrettsmith

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.

Brooke Barrettsmith
Promotional Photo, 2010
Background information
Birth nameBrooke Elizabeth Barrettsmith
Born (1982-01-04) January 4, 1982
Chicago, Illinois, United States
GenresRock, pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, piano
Years active2000 (2000)–2012
LabelsEssential Records
Associated actsVialyne
Websitewww.barrettsmithmusic.com

Biography

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

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

References
  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. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  6. "Official website". Retrieved April 9, 2010.
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