James Barker Band Kicks Off 2025 with New Single "You Didn't Hear It From Me"
James Barker Band, the award-winning Platinum Country quartet from Canada, has released their latest track "You Didn't Hear It From Me" on January 10, 2025. This infectious new single marks the beginning of a fresh chapter for the band, signaling their reunion with Universal Music Canada and kicking off an exciting new era in their musical journey.
The band, consisting of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals), Connor Stephen (drums), and Bobby Martin (bass), has been making waves in the country music scene for over a decade. Hailing from rural towns surrounding Toronto, these best friends have risen from opening for local bands in dive bars to becoming chart-topping artists with a global fanbase.
"You Didn't Hear It From Me" follows 2024's single "Your Mama Would Hate Me" and October 2023's 6-track EP "Ahead Of Our Time." The band currently hold the title for the most No. 1 singles for a Canadian country group in the BDS/Mediabase era. Their discography includes multiple GOLD and Platinum-certified tracks, such as "Chills," "Keep It Simple," and "New Old Trucks," the latter featuring 14-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Dierks Bentley.
The band's success extends beyond their home country, with their music reaching audiences across North America and Europe. They've transitioned from local venues to headlining festivals, accumulating hundreds of millions of global streams along the way. Their previous releases, including the GOLD-certified EP "Game On," have solidified their position in the country music landscape.
