Brooke Barrettsmith
| Brooke Adams | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brooke Elizabeth Barrettsmith |
| Born | January 4, 1982 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2000–2012 |
| Labels | Essential Records |
| Associated acts | Vialyne |
| Website | www |
| Members | Billy Adams, Michael Dotson, Phill Grooms |
| Past members | Matt Stephens |
| Notable instruments | |
| Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano | |
Brooke Adams (formerly 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
Early in Brooke's career, she signed a developmental record deal with Word/Curb/Warner Records as duo act with her younger sister Leah, from 2003-2004. Then in 2005, auditioning alongside her sister,[3] Brooke reached the top 40 on American Idol. Brooke subsequently signed a solo recording deal with Sony BMG Records in 2006 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 album charted on Billboard's Heatseekers Albums and Christian Albums charts.[5] She was endorsed by Fender Guitars and Taylor Guitars.
She headlined a national tour in the summer of 2010[6] then became the lead singer for the rock band Vialyne from 2011-2012.
She retired from music in 2012 and is currently studying Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University.
Discography
- 2003: Open Arms (independent) – as "Two 4 One"
- 2004: Brooke & Leah EP (Word Records, independent) - as "Brooke & Leah"
- 2008: Brooke Barrettsmith (Essential Records) – as "Brooke Barrettsmith"
- 2011: Vialyne EP (independent) – as "Vialyne"
Singles
- "Farewell"
- "More Real"
- "OK"
- "Quiet My Heart"
- "Beautiful Liar"
References
- ↑ Brooke Barrettsmith Discography, Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2008-05-04
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