Country star was surprised ahead of Billboard Women in Music 2022 Honor
Warner Music Nashville’s multi-Platinum star Gabby Barrett added even more plaques to her goldmine of accolades Wednesday night (Mar 2nd), as she was surprised with three by Billboard News host Chelsea Briggs on the red carpet ahead of the esteemed Billboard Women in Music 2022 event live from YouTube Theater in Inglewood, CA. The Rising Star Award recipient’s meteoric debut album, Goldmine, is now Platinum with smash chart-toppers “I Hope” at 6X Platinum and “The Good Ones” at 2X Platinum.
The only country artist acknowledged at Billboard Women in Music 2022 with the Rising Star Award presented by Honda, Barrett – in a Mae Paris dress – was introduced by Honda marketing executive Jessika Laudermilk, in addition to her husband Cade Foehner, before performing an acoustic version of “I Hope.” Her inspiring speech also made Billboard’s 12 Best Moments roundup. Hosted by Ciara, other honorees included Olivia Rodrigo, Phoebe Bridgers, Doja Cat, Karol G, HER, Bonnie Raitt, Saweetie, Summer Walker, and Golnar Khosrowshahi.
Marking Barrett’s second major honor in less than a week, she was named among Country Radio Broadcasters’ 2022 New Faces of Country Music last Friday (Feb 25th) in Nashville, TN, and is now heading to Las Vegas to co-host the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards alongside Jimmie Allen and Dolly Parton on Monday (Mar 7th) live from Allegiant Stadium on Prime Video. The reigning New Female Artist of the Year is up for Female Artist of the Year and is set to perform with Allen as well.
Recently announced as an opening guest on select shows of Brooks & Dunn’s anticipated return to arenas on their Reboot 2022 Tour, Barrett will also be hitting the road this summer on Jason Aldean’s Rock N’ Roll Cowboy Tour.
