Jimmy Wayne
Famous For...: Number One country hit "Do You Believe Me Now"; Top Ten country hits "Stay Gone" and "I Love You This Much"
Notable Achievements: Earned the William Booth Award from the Salvation Army for “Paper Angels,” a song that spotlights the plight of abused and abducted children
When Jimmy Wayne Barber released his self-titled debut album in 2003, it was an achievement on many levels. After surviving a turbulent youth, moving around as a foster child and living on the streets as a teen, Jimmy Wayne made a name for himself in the country music world. Four singles were released from the album, including "Stay Gone" and "I Love You This Much," which both reached Top Ten on the Billboard country charts. After moving to a new label, his most recent album, Do You Believe Me Now, was released in August 2008, with its title track becoming his first Number One hit in late 2008.
