Pat Barrett (musician)

Pat Barrett
Birth namePatrick Barrett
Born (1984-12-18) December 18, 1984 (age 40)
Atlanta, Georgia, US
GenresContemporary worship music
Occupations
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2005–present
Labels
Formerly of
WebsiteOfficial website

Patrick Barrett is an American Christian worship singer, and songwriter. Barrett is a former member of American contemporary worship bands Unhindered and Housefires.

In 2018, Barrett signed a record deal with Bowyer & Bow, launching his solo career with the release of his eponymous debut studio album, containing the singles "The Way (New Horizon)", "Build My Life" and "Better", which debuted at number 22 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart in the United States. Barrett was nominated for the GMA Dove Award for New Artist of the Year at the 2018 GMA Dove Awards, while "Build My Life" received two nominations for the GMA Dove Award for Worship Song of the Year and Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2019 GMA Dove Awards.

In 2021, Barrett released his second studio album, Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly, which debuted at number 30 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

Career

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On March 19, 2018, Chris Tomlin announced that Pat Barrett would be the first artist signed to Bowyer & Bow his new imprint with Capitol Christian Music Group.[1] On March 30, 2018, Pat Barrett released his eponymous debut extended play and announced that his debut studio album was slated for release later in the year.[2] "The Way (New Horizon)" impacted Christian radio in the United States as Barrett's debut single on May 4, 2018.[3] "The Way (New Horizon)" peaked at number 12 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[4] Barrett released his self-titled studio album on July 20, 2018. Pat Barrett peaked at number 22 on the Top Christian Albums chart.[5] Barrett released "Sails" featuring Steffany Gretzinger and Amanda Cook as the second single from Pat Barrett (2018) on September 26, 2018.[6] On December 21, 2018, Barrett released "Build My Life" as the third single from his self-titled studio album.[7] "Build My Life" peaked at number four on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[8] "Build My Life" received two nominations for the GMA Dove Award for Worship Song of the Year and Worship Recorded Song of the Year at the 2019 GMA Dove Awards. On August 23, 2019, Barrett released his first live album, Canvas and Clay.[9] Barrett released "Better" as the fourth single from his self-titled debut studio album in August 2019.[10] "Better" peaked at number 16 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[11] On January 21, 2020, Pat Barrett announced that he would embark on the Build My Life Worship Nights Tour spanning eleven dates across cities in the United States.[12]

On March 6, 2020, Barrett "Canvas and Clay" as a single.[13] "Canvas and Clay" peaked at number 38 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[14] On May 22, 2020, Barrett released "No Weapon" as a single.[15] On June 19, 2020, Barrett released "Lightning" with Harolddd as a single.[16] On September 25, 2020, Barrett released "Heavenly" as a single.[17] On January 22, 2021, Barrett announced that the release of his second studio album, Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly, was slated for February 26, 2021, containing the singles "Canvas and Clay," "No Weapon," "Lightning," and "Heavenly," while the title track was availed for pre-order and set to impact Christian radio on March 19, 2021.[18] Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly was released on February 26, 2021. Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly debuted at number 30 on the Top Christian Albums chart in the United States.[19] The title track, "Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly," peaked at number 47 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[20]

On June 4, 2021, Barrett released a live extended play titled Nothing/Something.[21] On June 21, 2021, Barrett announced that he will embark on his second headline tour, dubbed the Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly Worship Nights Tour in September, spanning cities in the United States.[22] On February 11, 2022, Barrett released "Morning By Morning (I Will Trust)" as the sixth single from Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly (2021).[23] "Morning By Morning (I Will Trust)" peaked at number 42 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[24] Barrett featured on the promotional single "This Is the Kingdom" by Elevation Worship, which was released on February 18, 2022.[25] "This Is the Kingdom" peaked at number 27 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[26] On April 22, 2022, Barrett on a tenth anniversary version of "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" by Worship Together alongside Matt Redman, Bryan & Katie Torwalt, Naomi Raine, and Crowder.[27]

Discography

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Studio albums
  • Pat Barrett (2018)
  • Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly (2021)
  • Shelter (2023)
Live albums
  • Canvas and Clay (2019)

Bibliography

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  • Tomlin, Chris; Barrett, Pat (October 4, 2016). Good Good Father. Thomas Nelson. ISBN 978-0718086954.

Tours

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Headlining
  • Build My Life Worship Nights Tour (2020)
  • Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly – Worship Nights Tour (2021)
  • Acoustic Nights Tour (2023)
  • Beautiful Life Tour (2024)[28]
Supporting
  • Holy Roar Tour with Chris Tomlin (2019)
  • Singalong Tour with Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake (2021)
  • Tomlin UNITED Tour with Chris Tomlin and Hillsong United (2022)
  • I Believe Tour with Phil Wickham and Benjamin William Hastings (2024)
  • Holy Forever World Tour with Chris Tomlin (2024)

Awards and nominations

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GMA Dove Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2016 "Good Good Father"[A]
(Chris Tomlin)
Song of the Year Won
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
Worship Song of the Year Nominated
2017 "Joy"[B] Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year Won
2018 Pat Barrett New Artist of the Year Nominated
2019 "Build My Life" Worship Song of the Year Nominated
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
2023 "Same God"[C]
(Elevation Worship)
Song of the Year Nominated
"This Is Our God"[D]
(Phil Wickham)
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ Barrett is credited as a co-writer of "Good Good Father" performed by Chris Tomlin.
  2. ^ Barrett is credited as a co-writer of "Joy" performed by VaShawn Mitchell.
  3. ^ Barrett is credited as a co-writer of "Same God" performed by Elevation Worship.
  4. ^ Barrett was credited as a co-writer on "This Is Our God" by Phil Wickham.

References

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  1. ^ Asker, Jim (March 19, 2018). "Chris Tomlin Signs New Deal, Launches Bowyer & Bow: Exclusive – Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  2. ^ "Louder Than The Music - Pat Barrett Releases Self-Titled EP After Signing To Chris Tomlin's New Label". Louder Than The Music. March 31, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Capitol CMG Radio on Instagram: "Radio friends, our newest artist, @patbarrett, released his debut EP today! Go check it out! His first single, "The Way," goes for adds…"". Instagram. March 30, 2018. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved February 5, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  4. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. September 11, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. August 1, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  6. ^ "New acoustic/live version of 'Sails,' from Pat Barrett, out now". Louder Than The Music. September 27, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  7. ^ "Build My Life EP by Pat Barrett | CD Reviews And Information | NewReleaseToday". NewReleaseToday. December 21, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  8. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. June 4, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  9. ^ "Pat Barrett's Live Worship Album 'Canvas And Clay' Available Today". NewReleaseToday. August 23, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  10. ^ Yap, Timothy (August 25, 2019). "Pat Barrett Talks About His New Song "Better" : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  11. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. January 14, 2020. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  12. ^ Cluver, Ross (January 21, 2020). "Pat Barrett Announces 'Build My Life Worship Nights Tour' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  13. ^ "Louder Than The Music - Pat Barrett Releases Self-Titled EP After Signing To Chris Tomlin's New Label". Louder Than The Music. March 31, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. January 26, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  15. ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 22, 2020). "Pat Barrett Debuts New Single "No Weapon" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  16. ^ Clarks, Jessie (May 22, 2020). "Pat Barrett & Harolddd Debut "Lightning" - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  17. ^ Cluver, Ross (September 25, 2020). "Pat Barrett — "Pat Barrett" Album Review | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  18. ^ "Pat Barrett will 'Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly' Feb. 26". Niagara Frontier Publications. January 22, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  19. ^ "Top Christian Albums - Billboard". Billboard. March 9, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  20. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. June 21, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  21. ^ "Louder Than The Music - Pat Barrett - Nothing/Something (Live)". Louder Than The Music. June 4, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  22. ^ Clarks, Jessie (June 21, 2021). "Pat Barrett Announces "Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly" Worship Nights Tour - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  23. ^ "JFH News: Pat Barrett Releases "Morning By Morning (I Will Trust)" Today". Jesus Freak Hideout. February 11, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  24. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. June 1, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  25. ^ "JFH News: Elevation Worship Releases New Song "This Is The Kingdom" from March 4th Album". Jesus Freak Hideout. February 18, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  26. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. March 15, 2022. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  27. ^ Clarks, Jessie (April 22, 2022). "Matt Redman's "10,000 Reasons" Celebrates 10th Anniversary As New Version Released - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  28. ^ Meade, Kelly. "Tour News: Pat Barrett Announces Fall Tour with Patrick Mayberry". Today's Christian Entertainment. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  29. ^ "2016 Dove Awards Nominees" (PDF). GMA Dove Awards. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  30. ^ "2017 Nominees | The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2017. Archived from the original on August 12, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  31. ^ "2018 Nominees | The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 8, 2018. Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  32. ^ "2019 Nominees | The 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. August 14, 2019. Archived from the original on August 18, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  33. ^ "2023 Nominees". GMA Dove Awards. August 9, 2023. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
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