Country singer Gabby Barrett performs during the 100th Appalachian Fair on Aug. 27, 2026, in Gray, Tenn. Barrett, a Pennsylvania native, rose to national prominence as a finalist on the 16th season of American Idol and later broke through in country music with her hit single “I Hope.” [Photo: S Cobaugh]
Country singer Gabby Barrett performs during the 100th Appalachian Fair on Aug. 27, 2026, in Gray, Tenn. Barrett, a Pennsylvania native, rose to national prominence as a finalist on the 16th season of American Idol and later broke through in country music with her hit single “I Hope.” [Photo: S Cobaugh]
![Country singer Gabby Barrett performs during the 100th Appalachian Fair on Aug. 27, 2026, in Gray, Tenn. Barrett, a Pennsylvania native, rose to national prominence as a finalist on the 16th season of American Idol and later broke through in country music with her hit single “I Hope.” [Photo: S Cobaugh]](https://files.cdn-files-a.com/uploads/10931370/2000_6a91cf043a3cb.png)