New York, NY (Top40 Charts) James Barker Band are officially back on top, scoring the #1 song at country radio across Canada with their smash hit "You Didn't Hear It From Me." As tracked by Mediabase Canada for the week of May 18, 2025, after 16 weeks, marking the band's sixth #1 radio single. A triumphant return for the Ontario natives kicking off what promises to be a massive year filled with new music and moments.
"#1 BABY! Woke up in Riga, Latvia this morning to catch our flight back home. Found out 'You Didn't Hear It From Me' was at the top of the charts! Thank you so much to everyone at Canadian country radio for spinning the crap out of this song." - said lead singer
James Barker in response to the news Released via Universal
Music Canada, "You Didn't Hear It From Me" is just the beginning, expect a wave of fresh tracks for the rest of 2025.
Fans can catch
James Baker Band live this summer during their highly anticipated return to The KEE to Bala and at various music festivals across the country.:
19/06/25 Bluewater Borderfest Toronto, ON
04/07/25 The KEE to Bala Bala, ON
05/07/25 The KEE to Bala Bala, ON
12/07/25 Country
Thunder Saskatchewan Crave, SASK
02/08/25 Big Valley Jamboree Camrose, AB
15/08/25 Flats Fest
Music Festival Canal Flats, BC
16/08/25 Country
Thunder Alberta Calgary, AB
19/09/25 Nova Scotia Stampede Bible Hill, NS
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 a JUNO Award for Country Album 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.
"You Didn't Hear It From Me," is not only the #1 song at country radio, but also now sits at 7.5M + streams globally. Social views are over 25M across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, Facebook and Snapchat.
