Brooke Barrettsmith

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Brooke Barrettsmith

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Background = solo_singer
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Born = 1982 Chicago, Illinois USA
Instrument = guitar, piano
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Genre = Christian rock, pop
Occupation = Singer/songwriter
Years_active = Start date|2003 - Start date|present
Label = Essential Records
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URL = [http://www.brookeofficial.com/ www.BrookeOfficial.com]
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Brooke Elizabeth Barrettsmith [http://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/artists/BrookeBarrettsmith.asp Brooke Barrettsmith Discography] , Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 2008-05-04] is an Christian pop/rock songwriter and musician from Spring Grove, Illinois.cite web |url=http://americamidol2.blogspot.com/2006/01/brooke-barrettsmith-american-idol-5.html |title=Brooke Barrettsmith, American Idol 5 |date=2006-01-21 |publisher=American Idol News |accessdate=2008-05-04] She was a former contestant of the reality television show American Idol during its fifth season in 2006.

Biography

Barrettsmith reached the top 40 on American Idol in 2006. (She auditioned along her sister Leah, who was cut in Hollywood week.) She is currently touring with Pillar, Wavorly, and Building 429 on the "For the Love of the Game tour".cite web |url=http://www.ccmmagazine.com/news/headlines/11572734/ |title=Brooke Barrettsmith American Idol Essential Records |date=2008-04-07 |publisher=CCM Magazine |accessdate=2008-05-04] Her self-titled debut album released on August 19, 2008. It was produced by Aaron Sprinkle (Jeremy Camp, Kutless, The Almost) on Essential Records.cite web |url=http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/news/2008/thescoop-0414.html |title=The Scoop (04-14-08) |date=2008-04-14 |author=Farias, Andree |publisher=Christian Music Today |accessdate=2008-05-04]

Discography

*2003: "Open Arms" (independent) – as "Two 4 One"
*2004: "Brooke & Leah Demo" (independent)
*2008: "Brooke Barrettsmith" (Essential Records) – to be released on August 19, 2008

ingles

*"Farewell"
*"OK"

References

External links

* [http://www.brookeofficial.com/ Official site]
*MySpace|brookebarrettsmith|Brooke Barrettsmith