Dave Barnes Appreciation Post

Dave Barnes is a singer-songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. Barnes is a Grammy nominated artist and is most widely recognized for his song “God Gave Me You,” which Blake Shelton cut in 2011. Barnes has written many popular songs including “Young And In Love” by Hunter Hayes, and “Mary And Joseph” by Tim McGraw. He has also been cowriter on countless hits, and most recently released a project with Julian Bunetta that is Thomas Rhett and Maren Morris' latest single called “Craving You.” Barnes has blurred the line between country music and Christian music on multiple occasions as well as writing popular songs for artists like Ben Rector, Andrew Ripp, and Matt Wertz. Barnes is well-rounded and multitalented artist, and y'all know I'm a fan. 

In addition to being a clever and meaningful songwriter, Barnes is a talented singer. He recently released a full-length album, Carry on, San Vicente, in 2016, and has other albums of original music that date from 2000 to present, including two full-length Christmas albums filled with original songs.

Seeing Dave Barnes live was a bucket list item for me, and I recently was able to see his Christmas show last December at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville. Barnes proved to be funny and entertaining, gripping the audience’s attention with laughter, and proved to be tasteful and talented in his music, which, again, had every individual’s undivided attention.

My list of “favorites” by Dave Barnes is an extensive one, but it will be below for your listening pleasure. You’re welcome in advance. His music will bless your ears. I would love to know which songs are your favorite. Let me know in the comments. 

Dave Barnes Top 10 (ish)

• More Than A Man
• Sunset, Santa Fe
• Grace’s Amazing Hands
• Someday, Sarah
• Chameleon
• Everybody But You
• Sticks And Stones
• Loving You, Loving Me
• Close Your Eyes
• Good
• Loving Los Angeles
• Nothing Fancy
• What We Want, What We Get
• Until You  (Billy Currington has a great version of this song)