Brooke Barrettsmith


Brooke Barrettsmith is a singer, songwriter, and musician originally from Spring Grove, Illinois. She was a former contestant of the reality television show American Idol during its 5th season in 2005–2006.
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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. Then in 2005, auditioning alongside her sister, 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, 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. She was endorsed by Fender [Musical Instruments Corporation|Fender Guitars] and Taylor Guitars.
In the summer of 2010, she headlined a national tour.
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 – as "Two 4 One"
  • 2004: Brooke & Leah EP – as "Brooke & Leah"
  • 2008: Brooke Barrettsmith – as "Brooke Barrettsmith"
  • 2011: Vialyne EP – as "Vialyne"

Singles

  • "Farewell"
  • "More Real"
  • "OK"
  • "Quiet My Heart"
  • "Beautiful Liar"