Gabby Barrett Reaches New Peak On Billboard Emerging Artists Chart As “I Hope” Makes Bubbling Under Hot 100

The “American Idol” contestant’s profile continues to rise courtesy of “I Hope.”

Gabby Barrett in I Hope | Official Video Screen | Warner

As her “I Hope” enjoys its biggest Billboard chart week yet, country artist and former “American Idol” finalist Gabby Barrett reaches a new high on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart.

The artist rises four places to a new high of #19 on this week’s listing, which ranks the top artists who have not scored a major hit on the key Billboard song or album charts. She had previously peaked at #21 on the Emerging Artists listing.

“I Hope” notably debuts at #25 on this week’s Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, which ranks the Top 25 songs that have yet to appear on the actual Hot 100.

The also debuts at #25 on Country Streaming Songs, while reaching new peaks of #27 on Hot Country Songs and #42 on Country Airplay.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.