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In 2020 Sally Barker released her re-imagining of the Tom Jones song 'It's Not Unusual' to celebrate the venerable singer's 80th Birthday. So far it has racked up over 4.4 million views on YouTube and divides opinion amongst fans of the Welshman's classic This slowed down version highlights the mournful and yearning lyrics to give the song new meaning. The significance of this recording ? Sally was Tom's finalist on The Voice UK in 2014 and although people mistakenly think she won (such was the impact she had on that show) Sally came in joint 2nd .

Despite her flirtation with the mainstream, Sally's musical life remains firmly rooted in acoustic and folk music as a singer and songwriter with bands such as The Poozies, Fotheringay, The Sandy Denny Project, Iota and guest vocalist with Fairport Convention. Support slots have been many but highlights include tours with Bob Dylan, Robert Plant, Richard Thompson, Taj Mahal and Sir Tom himself.

In June 2023, Sally embarked on a trail-blazing artistic journey, with Vicki Genfan (USA) and Ali Tod (Scotland) to compose and record an album, inspired by places of historic and natural beauty, while vanning across America. This 'Monumental Journey' began on the west coast and included performances in Virginia City, Montana, West Virginia, and finally a Homecoming concert back in North Carolina. Vicki, Ali and Sally have continued to write and record deep into December 2023. The Monumental Journey recording will be released in 2024.

Sally's next as yet untitled solo release will appear during Autumn 2024 and will be supported with a number of solo concerts.

"Sally changes the atmosphere in a room when she sings" - Virgin Radio's Chris Evans

"The emotion and passion in her voice, the vulnerability and fragility of her vocal is an art that not too many singers can master" - Maverick Magazine