Dave Barnes

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DAVE BARNES

Although born in South Carolina, singer/songwriter DaveBarnes spent most of his childhood in Mississippi, where he formed an early attachment to hip-hop but was also exposed to classic soul, blues, and R&B by his parents. He later enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University and began writing songs for other artists. Barnes also played solo shows on campus, and by the time he graduated with a degree in recording industry management, he'd decided to pursue his own music career. Barnes moved to Nashville,Tennessee, and gravitated toward the city's acoustic folk scene, though, the desire to make more groove-oriented music convinced him to assemble a full band.

Barnes' soulful pop songs won him the support of artists like John Mayer, while the spiritual tone of his lyrics earned some support from the Christian music scene. He remained independent for two albums --2004's Brother, Bring the Sun and 2006's Chasing Mississippi, both produced byEd Cash -- before moving to Razor & Tie for 2008's Me and You and the World and 2010's What We Want, What We Get. The latter album became a surprise Christian hit, debuting in the Top Five on the Christian charts thanks in part to the single "God Gave Me You." A year later, Blake Shelton recorded "God Gave Me You" on his Red River Blue album and his version topped the country chart, earning Barnes a Grammy nomination in the process. 

Following the 2011 holiday set Very Merry Christmas, Barnes returned with Stories to Tell in 2012, working with producer John Fields in LosAngeles. The singer's second holiday outing, A December to Remember, was released in late 2013, followed a few months later by Golden Days, both of which arrived via Barnes' new label, 50 Year Plan. For his next studio release,2016's Carry on, San Vicente, Barnes channeled a sunny, '70s-inspired SouthernCalifornia vibe. A similar laid-back pop approach continued on 2018's Who KnewIt Would Be So Hard to Be Myself. He’s since released 2020’s Dreaming In Electric Blue, 2021’s Notes from Paris, and 2022’s Remembering: Greatest Hits Acoustic.

Dave has had over 100 songs recorded by other artists such as Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Dan + Shay, CarrieUnderwood, NEEDTOBREATHE, Billy Currington, and countless more.  Of those songs, he has landed two #1's with "God Gave Me You" (Blake Shelton)and “Craving You” (Thomas Rhett and Marren Morris), a #2 with “You” (Dan +Shay), and a #13 with “Like a Lady” (Lady A).  His past collaborations include artists Lindsey Stirling, Ingrid Michaelson, and Ben Rector, just to name a few.  Dave's new album, “Featherbrained Wealth Motel” (October 20,2023) is overflowing with feel-good vibes and throw-back melodies.

OPENING SET BY STEVE MOAKLER

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