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Jimmy Barret

Introducing Jimmy Barret

About Me

Jimmy arrived onto the Nashville scene with catchy, well-crafted, songs and a truly original voice. Featured in Rolling Stone and Country Weekly Magazine--a recent opener for superstars Gretchen Wilson & LeAnn Rimes--and selected to play Justin Timberlake's backstage party on the tour stop, his soon-to-be-released studio debut produced by Grammy winner Jay Joyce showcases a variety of sounds--country, alt-country, rock, pop, folk, and combines a little a bit of everything into a fresh, dreamy yet earthly sound. The cd pulls from a variety of musical influences that range far beyond his years. These influences include George Strait, Tom Petty, The Mavericks, Jim Lauderdale, Ray Charles, Dwight Yoakam, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jonathan Richman, George Jones, Gypsy Kings, Willie Nelson, Love, Buddy Holly, The Pixies, Townes Van Zandt, Elvis to Chris Isaak --the list goes on and on. A Notre Dame grad with good roots (hes a descendant of Texas Alamo hero William Barret Travis), his live shows are high energy explosions. Atlanta's Creative Loafing notes, "He's a troubadour that blends it all together at the bumpy crossroads of slick Nashville and gritty Austin." Jimmy has the rare gift of crossing over without losing authenticity.
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Member Since: 5/2/2006
Band Website: JimmyBarret.com
Sounds Like: Jimmy Barret

Record Label: Green Truck Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Jimmy to Play Opry Plaza

Nashville, TN - Saturday, June 21st, 2008 - Jimmy Barret will perform two 45minute sets. The first from 5:30p - 6:15p and another at 7:00 - 7:45p. Both shows are free, family-friendly events. Make it ...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Tue, 27 May 2008 10:02:00 PST

Manuel’s Mountain 2008

Amidst chaos & cheer, Jimmy Barret took the stage at Manuel's annual Cinco de Mayo/Birthday Bash Saturday night. The crowd welcomed him with a loud cheer as drunken strangers roamed the vast prope...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Tue, 27 May 2008 09:46:00 PST

Grammy Producer Jay Joyce To Record Jimmy

Grammy winning producer Jay Joyce--who has worked with acts like the Wallflowers, Macy Gray, Faith Hill, Patty Griffin, and who currently produces country star Eric Church, will produce Jimmy's record...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:15:00 PST

Jimmy plays Memphis for St. Jude Hospital's Celebration!

>--For Release-->>This week ALSAC, the fundraising organization of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, celebrates 50 years of finding cures and saving children. Jimmy Barret and his band have been ...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:05:00 PST

Jimmy Signs Publishing Deal

Music mogul Alan Melina (David Bowie, Jessica Simpson, Celine Deion) has signed Jimmy to a major publishing deal with his company New Heights Entertainment www.newheightsent.com. New Heights Entertain...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:57:00 PST

Jimmy & LeAnn Rimes

Jimmy & the band will open for LeAnn rimes in Nassau, Bahamas, March 23-25--at the Wyndham Crystal Resort & Casino!
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:46:00 PST

Jimmy & the band to play Justin Timberlake Backstage Party

Jimmy & the band have been asked to play the backstage party for Justin Timberlake & all of AEG Live for the Future Sex/Love Tour stop at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, TN. Sho...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:52:00 PST

Another Rolling Stone Pic

Check out Jimmy's Pic: http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/6071673/southern_ comfort/photo/11/large &: http://www.rollingstone.com/photos/gallery/6071673/southern_ comfort/1/courtneylove...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 09:50:00 PST

Jimmy Barret/Jim Lauderdale Tour Announced!

9/30--Arlington, VA--Iota Hall10/1--Philadelphia, PA--Tin angel10/2--Northhampton, MA--Iron Horse Music Theater10/4--Burlington, VT--Higher Ground Showcase Club10/5--Fall River, MA--Narrows Center for...
Posted by Jimmy Barret on Sun, 17 Sep 2006 07:15:00 PST