DELIVERS POWERFUL PERFORMANCE OF NEW SONG “IN ON IT” 
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HONORS DOLLY PARTON WITH MOVING “JOLENE” TRIBUTE

NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 8, 2026) — On Monday night (9/7), MULTI-PLATINUM Country star Gabby Barrett appeared as a special guest performer alongside Chase Rice, John Legend, and Sheryl Crow on the inaugural special “AMERICA’S TAILGATE ON CBS,” hosted by Nate Burleson and co-host Melanie Collins. Stream the full special on CBS here. Barrett first took the stage in front of a packed crowd on Broadway, delivering a powerful performance of her new song “In On It.” Released in late June; this epic ballad centers on hope, reminding listeners to hold tight to their faith in times of uncertainty. She then joined Chef Keith Corbin for a tailgate-style segment to dish on their go-to game-day bites, including Barrett’s signature sandwich, “The Gabby,” created in partnership with Pittsburgh-born restaurant chain Primanti Bros.

In a heartfelt tribute to the late Dolly Parton, Barrett then returned to the stage for a moving rendition of Parton’s iconic hit “Jolene.” Joined by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush on mandolin, the performance honored the enduring legacy of a woman who, as Burleson shared, was “more than a Nashville icon, she was a true American original.”

The inaugural “AMERICA’S TAILGATE ON CBS” came on the tail end of an action-packed weekend for Barrett, who released her radiant new single “Every Minute Of It” on Friday (9/4) via Warner Records Nashville. The breezy yet illuminating track marks another step into her new era, celebrating the beauty found in life’s unexpected detours. She then joined Lee Brice and Payton Smith for the inaugural Music City Kickoff Concert Saturday (9/5) at Nashville’s Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater. Fresh off a run of summer tour dates as support for superstar Parker McCollum, her upcoming tour dates include headline shows at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center in Shipshewana, IN (9/11) and Odawa Casino in Petoskey, MI (9/18). For more information, visit gabbybarrett.com.

ABOUT GABBY BARRETT: Blessed with a once-in-a-generation voice and elite songwriting talent, Gabby Barrett has emerged as one of Country music’s defining hitmakers at just 26 years old. With over 4.2 BILLION global career streams to date, the Warner Records Nashville MULTI-PLATINUM star hit an unstoppable new stride on songs like “In On It” — a hard-hitting portrait of faith and perseverance, fueled by her phenomenal vocals, sharply detailed storytelling, and stadium-sized hooks. Alongside recent releases “The Easy Part” and “Ain’t Supposed to Be,” “In On It” ushers in a bold new era while channeling the larger-than-life emotion of her record-shattering breakout hit “I Hope”: a 9X PLATINUM #1 smash that made her the youngest artist to achieve a No. 1 Country radio debut in over two decades. Ranked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Top Hot Country Songs of the 21st Century, “I Hope” appeared on her PLATINUM-selling debut album Goldmine — a 2020 LP that affirmed Barrett as the rare newcomer whose songwriting matched the sheer force of her voice, as shown on massive hits like the 5X PLATINUM “The Good Ones” and four-week Hot AC #1 crossover “I Hope (feat. Charlie Puth).” Underscoring the scope and power of her artistic vision, Barrett stepped into the role of co-producer on her 2024 sophomore album Chapter & Verse, arriving at an autobiographical body of work featuring standouts like the GOLD-certified “Glory Days.” Over the years, she’s amassed major accolades including the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award, Academy of Country Music’s New Female Artist of the Year, and the iHeartRadio Titanium Award, all while garnering nods from ACM, AMA, Billboard, CMA, iHeartRadio, and more. A breathtaking live performer who’s appeared at leading festivals like Stagecoach and iHeartRadio Music Festival — and toured with superstars like Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, and Brooks & Dunn — Barrett’s latest triumphs include a summer 2026 headline run and high-profile trek touring with Parker McCollum.