Dave Barnes

Dave Barnes

Keynote Speaker: Musician, Singer & Grammy-nominated Songwriter

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Dave Barnes Biography

He has released six albums including a Christmas album, His most recent album is Stories to Tell released in 2012

After graduating from Middle Tennessee State University, Barnes began touring and in 2002 released his five-song EP “Three, Then Four,” as purely a guitar-and-vocals release.

At the suggestion of Ed Cash, a record producer who had worked with Bebo Norman, Barnes recorded a full-band studio LP. Barnes released “Brother, Bring The Sun” in September 2004. In 2005, Barnes co-produced the five-song EP “Today & Tomorrow” for his friend Matt Wertz. Barnes also contributed his songwriting to one of its songs.

In 2006 Barnes released his second full band studio album “Chasing Mississippi.” In mid-to-late 2006, Barnes toured with Matt Wertz with songs from both albums and some newly written material as well. In early 2007 Barnes began experimenting with stand-up comedy and put together a routine which he performed in Nashville, Tennessee.

In June 2007, Barnes re-entered the studio to record his third album. In April 2008, having signed to the record label Razor and Tie, he released his major-label debut, “Me and You and the World.” In promotion of the album, the song "Until You", which was previously on “Brother, Bring the Sun,” was re-recorded and released as a single on February 19, 2008.

In April 2010, Barnes released his fourth full band studio album “What We Want, What We Get.” after having released his single "God Gave Me You" from the same album. The single rose into the top-five Contemporary Christian music chart by June.

On November 9, 2010 he released his first album of Christmas music "Very Merry Christmas" featuring several original compositions.

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Dave Barnes Videos

Dave Barnes - God Gave Me You
Dave Barnes - Until You

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What topics does Dave Barnes speak about?

Dave Barnes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Celebrity and College.

Where does Dave Barnes travel from?

Dave Barnes generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Dave Barnes?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Barnes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Barnes for your next private or corporate function.

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Dave Barnes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Celebrity and College. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dave Barnes for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Dave Barnes generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Neon Trees, Cassadee Pope and Metric. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dave Barnes for an upcoming event.

Dave Barnes Videos

Dave Barnes - God Gave Me You
Dave Barnes - Until You
  • How do I book Dave Barnes to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Dave Barnes for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Dave Barnes, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Dave Barnes or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Dave Barnes for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Dave Barnes, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Dave Barnes, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Dave Barnes speak about?

    Dave Barnes is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Celebrity and College.
  • Where does Dave Barnes travel from?

    Dave Barnes generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Dave Barnes?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Dave Barnes for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Dave Barnes for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Dave Barnes or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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