[1][2] Barnes started his singing career in his state of birth of Tasmania, before relocating to the Gold Coast.
[4] Following his set, the demand for his independently released album at the merchandising tent was overwhelming, with over 200 copies selling out.
[5] In November 2007, Barnes released a duet with Connor Maclean, titled "How Good It Would Be", through Sony BMG.
[7] In 2008, Australian DJ-producer Marco Demark released a version of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" featuring Barnes.
In the live shows, he performed "(Baby I've Got You) On My Mind" and "I'm Not Over" but was eliminated after week two in September, placing eleventh.
[10] In January 2011, Barnes released "Never Break You" which became an anthem after the devastating Queensland floods and Cyclone Yasi.
[2] In June 2014, Barnes released a second EP titled Flesh & Bone which was produced by Price and mixed by Grammy Award winner Jason Leaning.
Drawing on personal experience Barnes said "'Waiting on the Day' is a tribute to every parent who has endured the loss of a child whether that be before or after birth and the strength to face life again.
Barnes said, "I couldn't be more thrilled to be signing on with Social Family Records…one of the most exciting labels in the country with a strong roster of artists and their finger well and truly on the pulse with where the music industry is headed.
[1] The album's title track had a video featuring well-known Australians along with national and international sporting identities holding up #LiveAsOne signs.
[12] In 2018, Barnes won Australian Male Artist of the Year at the Planet Country Music for a New Generation Awards.
[14] Barnes' first album with the label was Town of a Million Dreams which peaked at number 16 on the ARIA Charts.