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 name	Brooke Elizabeth Barrettsmith
Born	(1982-01-04) January 4, 1982 (age 43) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Rock, pop
Occupation	Singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)	Guitar, piano
Years active	2000 (2000)–2012
Labels	Essential Records

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

• 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"