| NASHVILLE, TENN. (March 6, 2026) – Multi-platinum powerhouse Gabby Barrett transforms her striking breakup anthem “The Easy Part” (Warner Music Nashville) into a compelling visual story with the release of the official music video today. Directed by Quentin Cook and filmed in Nashville, TN, the video mirrors the song’s emotional tension, blending flashbacks of a once-joyful couple with the present-day journey of a woman finding strength in closure. As the storm of heartbreak unfolds, so does a literal rainstorm, drenching Barrett as she delivers a performance soaked in resilience. Watch “The Easy Part” here. “’The Easy Part’ plays with the idea that sometimes the dramatic moment in a relationship feels like the hardest part, but often it’s what comes after that really stays with you,” shares Barrett. “The song reflects on those memories; the good and the complicated, and realizing what they meant over time. In the video, you see those moments play out as she looks back on the relationship and ultimately chooses peace and keeps moving forward.” “The Easy Part” – co-written by Barrett alongside Michael Hardy (aka HARDY), Zach Abend, and Jon Nite – and produced by Zach Kale, Zach Abend, and Ross Copperman, continues gaining traction following its release, with SiriusXM showing strong support across its Country channels. As Barrett’s compelling narrative unfolds, fans are reminded of the grace and powerhouse vocals that have defined her rise, echoing the emotional intensity that first captivated audiences with breakout hits like 8X PLATINUM smash “I Hope.” With more music on the horizon following her acclaimed Chapter & Verse album, Barrett continues to carve out her own lane as a formidable female voice in Country music. |
| ABOUT GABBY BARRETT: Delivering her most autobiographical work to date with the sought-after sophomore release of Chapter & Verse, Warner Music Nashville’s MULTI-PLATINUM star Gabby Barrett continues to intimately narrate her life with more music on the way – including her latest release “The Easy Part,” with the official music video out now. In a stunning evolution of PLATINUM Goldmine and its Deluxe edition – a 2020 release with smashes: meteoric breakout 8X PLATINUM #1 “I Hope,” four-week Hot AC #1 crossover “I Hope (feat. Charlie Puth),” 4X PLATINUM three-week #1 “The Good Ones,” and PLATINUM “Pick Me Up” – Barrett took greater creative control than ever before and co-produced the full album. Surpassing 3.7 BILLION global career streams, she’s also stacked major accolades like Billboard Women in Music 2022’s Rising Star Award, 2021 CMT Artists of the Year, and the iHeartRadio Titanium Award, plus nods from ACM, AMA, Billboard, CMA, CMT, and iHeartRadio. With top-tier co-hosting gigs on the ACM Awards and CMA Country Christmas, Barrett headlined her LIFE I’M LIVING TOUR 2025 and has supported the hottest country tours including Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, and Brooks & Dunn, while playing mega music festivals like Stagecoach as well. |
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