JAMES BARKER BAND NEW ALBUM ONE OF US, OUT NOW

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05 SEPTEMBER 2025 (TORONTO, ON) - Today, James Barker Band are back in a big way with the release of their highly anticipated sophomore album, One Of Us, out now via Universal Music Canada. The album is packed with 12 fresh tracks that capture the band’s signature energy, irresistible hooks, and heartfelt relatable storytelling. Watch the brand-new video for “One Of Us” - HERE

They kicked off the year with the lead single “You Didn’t Hear It From Me,” which shot to No. 1 at Canadian country radio, setting the tone for what was to come. “You Didn’t Hear It From Me” was followed by a string of fan favourites including “Caught Me At A Good Time,” “I Don’t See Why Not,” “Somebody I Know,” and the anthem at the heart of this album, “One Of Us.”

One Of Us is a bold collection that dives into themes of love, heartbreak, rebound, connection, and all the messy and magical moments in between, always grounded in the band’s unmistakable charm and “good time, every time” spirit. With this new album, James Barker Band continue to prove why they’re leading the charge in Canadian country music.

The band added:

“We're honestly just so excited for folks to hear this record. We spent hours writing, recording, and narrowing down the tunes that make up the final cut. From good times to heartbreaks, and from steel guitars to 808s, this album is a mixed bag, but still 100% JBB. Front to back, all twelve of these songs fire us up when we hear them, and we know they're going to do the same thing for our fans.”

The boys head out on the Bud Light Buckle Up Tour that kicks off in Saint John, NB, on September 18^th with 29 dates across Canada that wraps in Vancouver, BC, on November 30^th.

Before the tour, fans can catch JBB live in Kelowna on CTV’s national broadcast of the 2025 Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs) on Saturday, September 13^th. They will be performing live on the show, presenting an award, and celebrating their own nominations for Group or Duo of the Year and Musical Collaboration of the Year.

One Of Us Track-listing:

1. Somebody I Know
2. Bar On Fire
3. Blue Lights
4. One Of Us
5. Real Cold Beer
6. I Don’t See Why Not
7. Love On You
8. Damn If I Don’t
9. Dancing In The Headlights
10. Caught Me At A Good Time
11. You Didn’t Hear It From Me
12. Every One Of You

Don’t miss your chance to catch James Barker Band headlining this year’s Bud Light Buckle Up Tour in a city near you - HERE

• 09/18/25 - SAINT JOHN, NB - Imperial Theatre
• 09/21/25 - MONTREAL, QC - Le Studio TD
• 10/22/25 - BURLINGTON, ON - Burlington PAC
• 10/23/25 - LONDON, ON - London Music Hall
• 10/24/25 - HUNTSVILLE, ON - Deerhurst Resort
• 10/25/25 - MILTON, ON - First Ontario Arts Centre
• 10/30/25 - CHATHAM, ON - Capitol Theatre
• 10/31/25 - OTTAWA, ON - Algonquin Commons Theatre
• 11/01/25 - MARKHAM, ON - Flato Markham Theatre
• 10/02/25 - GUELPH, ON - River Run Centre
• 11/04/25 - BRANTFORD, ON - Sanderson Centre For The Performing Arts
• 11/05/25 - ST. CATHARINES, ON - Partridge Hall
• 11/06/25 - KINGSTON, ON - Grand Theatre
• 11/07/25 - KESWICK, ON - Stephen Leacock Theatre
• 11/09/25 - NORTH BAY, ON - Capitol Centre
• 11/11/25 - SAULT STE. MARIE, ON - The Machine Shop
• 11/13/25 - THUNDER BAY, ON - NV Music Hall
• 11/14/25 - WINNIPEG, MB - Club Regent Event Centre
• 11/15/25 - YORKTON, SK - Anne Portnuff Theatre
• 11/17/25 - BRANDON, MB - Western Manitoba Centennial Aud
• 11/19/25 - LLOYDMINSTER, AB - Vic Juba Community Theatre
• 11/20/25 - MOOSE JAW, SK - Mosaic Place
• 11/21/25 - EDMONTON, AB - Midway
• 11/22/25 - RED DEER, AB - Red Deer Memorial Centre
• 11/23/25 - SASKATOON, SK - TCU Place
• 11/24/25 - LETHBRIDGE, AB - Yates Theatre
• 11/27/25 - CALGARY, AB – Cowboys
• 11/26/25 - MEDICINE HAT, AB - Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre
• 11/29/25 - PENTICTON, BC - South Okanagan Events Centre
• 11/30/25 - VANCOUVER, BC – Commodore Ballroom

ABOUT JAMES BARKER BAND

(L-R) Bobby Martin, James Barker, Taylor Abram, and Connor Stephen

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James Barker Band is proof that big dreams can grow from small-town roots. Made up of James Barker (lead vocals/guitar), Connor Stephen (drums), Taylor Abram (guitar/background vocals) and Bobby Martin (bass), their big break came in 2015 at the Emerging Artist Showcase at Boots and Hearts Music Festival, where their raw talent and undeniable charm earned them the top prize. That victory was a launchpad, leading to a record deal with Universal Music Canada, the country's leading music company, and the release of their breakout single, "Lawn Chair Lazy," in 2017. The laid-back anthem quickly gained traction and earned Platinum certification, but it was just the beginning. Their subsequent singles have also earned vast achievements and acclaim.

Fueled by friendship, grit, and a shared love for storytelling, the band has gone from local dive bars to headlining stages across North America and Europe, amassing over 295 million global streams, 12 Gold and Platinum certifications, and the unwavering devotion of fans along the way. Their bustling catalogue has seen a string of successful tracks earning them vast achievements and acclaim including multiple No. 1 Canadian country radio hits, a Billboard Canada Country Chart No.1, several CCMA and CMAO awards and two JUNO Awards for Country Album of the Year in 2018 and 2024. In 2018 they also won the JUNO Award for Breakthrough Artist of the Year.

But beyond their record-breaking metrics and awards, James Barker Band's magic lies in their connection, to each other, to their roots, and to the fans who see themselves in their songs. Every note they play is a tribute to the small towns that raised them, the families that support them, and the communities that keep showing up to cheer them on. With their grounded ethos, infectious energy, and heartfelt storytelling, James Barker Band has made it clear: they're not just chasing dreams, they're sharing them. As they continue their rise in Canada, Nashville, and beyond, the band remains the same four humble friends who started it all, proof that sometimes, the best stories come from the simplest beginnings.

With this, the multi-award-winning four-piece is continuing its steadfast ascent in Canada, Nashville and beyond as they reunite with their home country label Universal Music Canada and gear up for a year of new music.

The band surged in 2025, more than doubling their monthly listeners and driving year-to-date audio and video streams to 27.6M. They’ve surpassed 200k TikTok followers, reached over 320M total streams, and added 72k new Spotify listeners in the past month alone. Over 1M streams came from active searches, while 45k Shazams highlight growing discovery among new audiences. They are, in a way, still just getting started. James Barker Band, a good time, every time.

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