Social media singing sensation, Bri (Briana Babineaux), has skyrocketed to the pinnacle of the gospel music industry within a remarkably short span of three years. Hailing from Lafayette, Louisiana, this talented artist gained widespread recognition when a spontaneous rendition of Tonex’s “Make Me Over” was uploaded by a friend on YouTube, quickly capturing the hearts of viewers and going viral in a matter of hours. This online buzz attracted the attention of Marquis Boone Enterprises and Tyscot Records, leading to a collaborative effort to produce Bri’s debut album, “Keys To My Heart” (Marquis Boone/Tyscot), which made an impressive debut at No. 1 on Billboard magazine’s Gospel Albums sales chart upon its release in the spring of 2016.
Throughout her journey, Bri has achieved numerous radio hits, including the chart-topping success of “I’ll Be The One.” Her soul-stirring worship ballad, “My Everything,” not only resonated with listeners but also climbed to the Top 25 on the Mediabase Smooth Jazz chart. Moreover, Bri’s repertoire includes a string of best-selling singles on the Billboard Gospel Digital Songs chart, such as “Holy Spirit,” “Jacob’s Song,” “My Hands Are Lifted Up,” and the sensational No. 1 hit, “Make Me Over.” Adding to her accolades, Bri was honored with the Stellar Gospel Music Award for New Artist of the Year earlier this year and is now venturing into the realm of acting. Not only did she recently wrap up filming as Mali Music’s co-star in Joel Kapity’s upcoming film “I Am Your Keeper,” but she is also set to appear in Rhyan LaMarr’s movie, “Canal Street.” Alongside her music and acting pursuits, Bri continues her education at McNeese State University with aspirations of obtaining a law degree in the future.