JAMES BARKER BAND RELEASES THEIR LATEST SINGLE “CAUGHT ME AT A GOOD TIME”

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07 MARCH 2024 (TORONTO, ON) - Today, James Barker Band releases their next single, “Caught Me At A Good Time,” offering a refreshing contrast to their wildly successful comeback track, “You Didn’t Hear It From Me.” While small-town breakups leave little room for escape, they also bring a shift in perspective. This anthemic track captures the carefree, collegial attitude that emerges once the dust has settled. The new single is available now via Universal Music Canada.

Lead singer, James Barker added “Caught Me At A Good Time is proof that not all breakup songs need to be sad. Anyone who's ever been dumped secretly wishes that one day their ex will come crawling back, asking for forgiveness, and getting a taste of their own medicine. Too little, too late, that's what this song is all about.”

Their previous hit “You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” has amassed over 4 million global streams. The band continue to gain momentum, racking up 21 million views across social platforms in the past two months alone. “You Didn’t Hear It From Me” is currently #17 at Canadian Country Radio.

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James Barker Band headlined Nashville’s iconic live music series Whiskey Jam as it landed at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto last week. In a first for Canada, Whiskey Jam founder Ward Guenther hosted an epic line-up of country music’s rising stars on track for a breakout year including; Brandon Wisham, Christian Hayes, Dalton Davis, James Barker Band, Kalsey Kulyk, Kashus Culpepper, and Ryan Hurd.

2025 is set to be a big year for the James Barker Band, with the release of several singles and a full-length album later this year. Fans can also look forward to more exciting announcements, including live performances across the country.

ABOUT JAMES BARKER BAND
James Barker Band is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. Made up of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Connor Stephen (drums), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals) and Bobby Martin (bass), their big break came in 2015 at the Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, where their raw talent and undeniable charm earned them the top prize. That victory was a launchpad, leading to a record deal with Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company, and the release of their breakout single, "Lawn Chair Lazy," in 2017. The laid-back anthem quickly gained traction and earned Platinum certification, but it was just the beginning. Their subsequent singles have also earned vast achievements and acclaim.

Fueled by friendship, grit, and a shared love for storytelling, the band has gone from local dive bars to headlining stages across North America and Europe, amassing over 295 million global streams, 12 Gold and Platinum certifications, and the unwavering devotion of fans along the way. Their bustling catalogue has seen a string of successful tracks earning them vast achievements and acclaim including multiple No. 1 Canadian country radio hits, a Billboard Canada Country Chart No.1, several CCMA and CMAO awards and a JUNO Award for Country Album of the Year.

But beyond their record-breaking metrics and awards, James Barker Band's magic lies in their connection, to each other, to their roots, and to the fans who see themselves in their songs. Every note they play is a tribute to the small towns that raised them, the families that support them, and the communities that keep showing up to cheer them on. With their grounded ethos, infectious energy, and heartfelt storytelling, James Barker Band has made it clear: they're not just chasing dreams, they're sharing them. As they continue their rise in Canada, Nashville, and beyond, the band remains the same four humble friends who started it all, proof that sometimes, the best stories come from the simplest beginnings.

With this, the multi-award-winning four-piece is continuing its steadfast ascent in Canada, Nashville and beyond as they reunite with their home country label Universal Music Canada and gear up for a year of new music.

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