We first caught Owen Barney back in January as he paid a visit to Ottawa with Jason Benoit. This summer Barney has become one of the hottest festival prospects appearing in festival lineups across Ontario including the Horton Hoedown, Boots and Hearts and now Country Wild Music Festival in Cobourg.
Newcomer Owen Barney is exploding on to the country music scene with his debut EP Home via Wax Records/Universal Music Canada. Featuring the viral hit “Letting Go,” which garnered over 1.3 million streams worldwide and reached #13 on the Spotify Global Viral Chart, and the brand-new title track Home, Barney’s debut EP beautifully showcases his indisputable talent as a vocalist and songwriter. See below for track listing and upcoming show dates.
Of the title track “Home”, Barney states, “Whether it was during the writing process or every time I perform it, ‘Home’ is a song that has stood out from the rest. I first performed this song at Boots & Hearts last summer and by the last chorus, I could hear people in the crowd singing along. That experience was truly a dream come true for me and my hope is that I can continue to connect with fans the way that I did that day.”
Born and raised in Toronto, country artist Owen Barney has been strumming the guitar since he was just seven years old, influenced by country heavy-hitters Eric Church, Dean Brody, and Jason Aldean. As legit an artist as they come, Owen Barney has spent the past two years behind the scenes honing his craft. Since he was first signed in 2016, he has spent the summers perfecting his live show in cottage-country Muskoka, mastering his guitar skills, and writing music in Nashville. Owen is now ready to take things to the next level. From CCMA showcases, CRS performances, live shows, and station visits, he has become a staple in the Canadian country community.
“What I’ve always hoped for myself is to someday be performing to a crowd that knows every word of my songs,” says Barney. With his debut single “Letting Go” grabbing the attention of country fans across the country, Owen is ready to hit the ground running and melt a couple hearts along the way.
Catch Owen Barney live at the Country Wild Music Festival on Saturday July 20, 2019 as the Heart of Nashville comes to Cobourg!
Limited number of tickets still available at www.countrywild.ca
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