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| Tyler Barham hails from the great state of Montana. |
Barham is quickly becoming recognized for his immense talents. Below is a little background on Barham from his official website:
"Montana native Tyler Barham describes himself as an aspiring Country Singer/Songwriter, but with one look at his online Youtube and Facebook following, you’ll see that his aspirations are quickly becoming reality.One can definitely see this talent when they check out his great number of YouTube videos featuring many covers of popular country songs and some of his latest original material. It is easy to see that this guy can sing and he definitely has that "look" that record companies covet so dearly.
Born in Bozeman and raised in Florence, Montana, Tyler began singing when he was nine. Although he enjoyed singing different styles of music, it didn’t take him long to realize his heart (and eventually his baritone voice) belonged to country music. In his early teens, Tyler competed in various talent competitions in and around Montana winning several high profile competitions. But the majority of his popularity has come by way of YouTube and his covers of popular country songs which have introduced him to a world wide audience.
In 2008 Tyler made the leap from computer screen to TV screen on Great American Country’s nation wide talent search, "Next GAC Star", a competition in which he ended up placing 6th.
In September of this year, with the help of the songwriting/production team of John Griffin and Dave Flint, Tyler released an independent self titled EP that reached No. 39 on the iTunes Country Album Chart beating out several notable major label country music acts including debut CDs by Jerrod Niemann and Justin Moore. The following month, the song “17 & Young" broke into the iTunes Country Singles chart at No. 84.
In an industry that claims it takes 100 thousand dollars to break a new artist, Tyler is becoming a real Cinderella story in country music, all of which he credits to the support of his online friends and fans." (Courtesy of tylerbarham.com)
Also his first self released EP is not bad. There are some great songs on there that could be on country radio as we speak. Songs like "17 and Young", "Tennessee Girl", and "Love For a Little While" are reminiscant of 90's country blended into today's sound. That is something that country music needs in my opinion; less emphasis on the rock aspect and more on the songwriting side.
Overall however it is my opinion that Barham has all the tools and the great songs to breakout in today's country music world very soon. I think that if Barham finds that big label backing there is no telling what he can do. However he needs the help to do that as his website says. So if you like what you hear then be sure to help promote this promising young talent any way you can. You would definitely be helping a gifted artist reach his dream.
Until next time keep on rocking away music lovers,
JAS
Photo courtesy of woody1778a; Flickr/Creative Commons
Thanks for posting a review on Tyler! He's such a great talent...good to see people continuing to recognize his music!
ReplyDeleteAmen to that!!! Barham is amazing!! Can't wait to hear him on the radio.
ReplyDeleteYour welcome fromtheboards; I think the guy has a lot of talent. From one musician to another I think he has a great future. Hopefully he makes it and paves the path for young artists trying to make something out of their music as I am slowly trying to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks for covering Tyler, he is a very talented young man, I have followed him since he was in the 7th grade and I to and waiting for that BIG backer to come along...... Thanks again for your coveage!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. Tyler loves to sing and it all comes straight from his heart. We are so blessed to have him sharing his amazing talent with us!
ReplyDeletethanks for the review and the compliments on Tyler's music, and his aspiring career. He has all the tools to make it in today's country scene. As you mentioned, no telling what he can do once a label picks him up. Hopefully, it won't be long, so we can see/hear him on the stage/radio.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to cover another young aspiring musician. I know what it is like to try and get your music out there and heard. I'm just trying to promote good talent to some of my followers in hopes that they pass it along to there friends. Musicians have to stick together to make it in the industry; just lending a hand to a talent I feel has all the tools to succeed from what I have heard.
ReplyDeleteThis young man won't have any problem once he gets hooked up with the right people, have followed him since he was in high school and he has learned alot since then and has only gotten better. Good luck Ty, stay grounded and reach for the stars, God Bless.
ReplyDeleteGreat review. Excellent voice which has got even better over the past year in my opinion. Sings from the heart songs that have those life moments caught in one great line of a song. You are missing out if you don't take the time and trouble to check him out or listen to one of his live concerts every Tuesday night. To add to his talent he is a lad who has made every effort to thank his fans and as a fan I feel he respects us. Cannot wait for his new EP 21st March 2011.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!! LOVE HIS SINGING
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