I've always loved R&B. That love seemed to start in church. But then I saw Carrie Underwood on American Idol, and I fell in love with country. Heck, I loved the hair bands of the '80s too, so I have… — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
If you're going to compare me to somebody and it's going to be Carrie Underwood, I will absolutely take that as a compliment. — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
I wasn't born with nerves. You have to take yourself out of the equation and think about everyone else - you're the entertainer. — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
There were so many emotions on 'Idol' with nervousness and pressure, but in good ways. — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
There's a happy medium to everything, even with powerhouse singers. You don't have to belt it out all the time. You don't have to… — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
I'm not the kind of person who walks in a room and is just like, 'Hi everybody!' I'm more somebody who is quiet and… — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
Country is and always will be my heart, but I don't have a problem with it spilling over into pop if it wants to. — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
I was influenced by gospel and Christian music from a very young age. — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
Full live performances are always my favorites, and I think a lot of people's favorites too, just because you can feel the energy off… — Gabby Barrett Copy Share Image
