Brooke Barrettsmith

Brooke Adams
Promotional Photo, 2010
Background information
Birth name Brooke Elizabeth Barrettsmith
Born (1982-01-04) January 4, 1982
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres Rock, pop
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Instruments Guitar, piano
Years active 2000 (2000)–2012
Labels Essential Records
Associated acts Vialyne
Website www.barrettsmithmusic.com
Members Billy Adams, Michael Dotson, Phill Grooms
Past members Matt Stephens

Brooke Barrettsmith (also known as Brooke Adams)[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

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 of 2008.[5] She was endorsed by Fender Guitars and Taylor Guitars.

In 2009, she married guitarist and longtime bandmate Billy Adams.

In the summer of 2010, she headlined a national tour[6]. In 2011-2012 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 2008-05-04
  2. ↑ "Brooke Barrettsmith, American Idol 5". American Idol News. 2006-01-21. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  3. ↑ "Brooke Barrettsmith American Idol Essential Records". CCM Magazine. 2008-04-07. Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  4. ↑ Farias, Andree (2008-04-14). "The Scoop (04-14-08)". Christian Music Today. Retrieved 2008-05-04.
  5. ↑ "Brooke Barrettsmith - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2018-05-23.
  6. ↑ "Official website". Retrieved 9 April 2010.
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