Barry Michael
Stockbridge, Georgia, United States | INDIE
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When Richard Chatham and I first meet I told him I really did not photograph CD covers as it was just too mundane, not enough excitement. Well, he proved me wrong when I met Barry Michael. Barry has the energy that got me going with this project. His spirit and his own energy told me that this was a project I needed to be involved with. Thanks Barry!
Now we needed a place for the shoot and this is when my good friend Larry Rackstraw came into play. Larry was gracious enough to let us photograph on his farm in Hiram, GA. So, off we went, playing in field and the water. Somebody had to do it.
Jay Fletcher
- Jay Fletcher
"Barry came to my studio a totally unschooled singer, but he had great natural ability and a unique perspective in his song writing. I knew if I could get him to interpret that unique perspective with his voice and teach him a few things about singing, we might have a pretty good artist on our hands. I've done my part and he's done his -- we'll see what the rest of the world thinks now."
-Jan Smith - Jan Smith, Owner; Jan Smith Studios; Homegirl Music Publishing
Discography
RELEASED
Countryman
Written by Barry Michael and Jeff Wanex
Letters From Jail
Written by Barry Michael, Corey Barker, and Travis Goodwin
Uncountrify Me
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
Grace Like God
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
Hotter Than A Tiki Torch
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
Should I Stay or Should I Go
Written By Barry Michael
Back Home
Written by Barry Michael
Freight Train
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
The Man I Wanna Be
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
Meant to Turn You On Not crack You Up
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
Heroes & Angels
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
AIRPLAY:
Uncountrify Me
Written by Barry Michael and Corey Barker
Heroes and Angels
Written by Barry Michael
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Bio
Barry Michael began his love of music and performing at a young age, singing on a Saturday morning show in Atlanta alongside his father. This was the mere beginning of what would eventually become a successful and promising musical career.
After a small stint exploring the world of comedy, Barry began to realize how comfortable he was on stage entertaining people. Barry recognized that entertaining people on a comedic level was not so different from entertaining people on a musical level. Barry soon after enrolled in the Atlanta Broadcast Institute. After graduating in 1997, Barry joined Atlanta’s BBS Television Station, giving him the opportunity to write, produce, act, and sing on his very own sports show.
Barry’s newfound experience and confidence in performing and stage presence led him back into music. As front man for the Christian band “Alteration”, Barry was given the opportunity to write and perform his own music. This proved to be a great chance for Barry’s talent to be showcased. “Alteration” produced two CDs, with the second being a great success. One of the tracks in particular, “Undeniably You”, was featured in the film “The Forbidden Truth”.
Barry’s involvement in “Alteration” gained him great popularity in the Atlanta area creating the opportunity for him to meet Richard Chatham, the Executive Producer of Stockbridge Records. Impressed by Barry’s talent and charm, Richard signed Barry to Stockbridge Records shortly after their meeting. Appointments were immediately made for Barry to train with “top industry” vocal coach, Jan Smith. In January of 2009 Stockbridge Records released Barry’s debut album “Ripped Blue Jeans & ATV’s”.
In August 2010 Barry teamed up with Health Net, Inc. to honor and support service members, Veterans, and their families. A key focus of the Health Net/Barry Michael partnership is to increase awareness and encourage use of behavioral health services, including reintegration support and family counseling. Our joint message is simple: “You are not alone. If you need it, call in support.”
Barry is currently presenting his Heroes and Angels Tour sponsored by Health Net.
Barry’s hit single “Heroes and Angels” can be downloaded exclusively through the Health Net site at goo.gl/Mwi5h.
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