Country star Gabby Barrett says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol' changed her life
Country singer Gabby Barrett discussed her early struggles and recent music release in an interview with Fox News Digital. She recalled sleeping in a car with her family before competing on American Idol, which launched her career. Barrett attributes her perseverance to a strong work ethic, her Christian faith, and the support of her parents.
- ▪Barrett released her latest single titled "In On It."
- ▪She grew up in Pittsburgh as one of seven children and experienced financial hardship, including periods when her family slept in their car.
- ▪At age 18, she competed on Season 16 of American Idol, which propelled her into the country music spotlight.
- ▪Barrett says her Christian faith helped her endure the challenges and stay focused on her goals.
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American Idol Country star Gabby Barrett says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol' changed her life Gabby Barrett, who released her latest single, 'In On It,' credits her Christian faith for guiding her rise from hardship By Christina Dugan Ramirez , Larry Fink Fox News Published July 3, 2026 12:00pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gabby Barrett reveals the struggle behind her rise, says she 'slept in the car' before 'American Idol’ The country star and ‘American Idol’ alum recently released her latest single, ‘In On It’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Before the glitz and glam of stardom, Gabby Barrett knew all too well about the struggles of "being at the bottom." if (window && window.foxstrike &&…
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