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Life and career
Barbara Payton is a Detroit rock singer/songwriter in the genres of soul, blues rock. Recognized as one of Detroit's most powerful and engaging live performers, Barbara Payton has performed on stages, festivals, arenas and private listening rooms for more than 25 years. In addition to her solo career, Barbara has toured as a background singer for both Bob Seger and Kid Rock.

Notable Live Performances


 * 2006 Human Rights Campaign Fund - Gala Dinner
 * 2004 Human Rights Campaign Fund - Women's Empowerment Dinner
 * 1999 - 2002 Marianne Williamson's Gospel Truth Choir, Renaissance Unity Church (special appearance by Steven Tyler & Mary Mary)
 * 1998 - 2012 Main Stage for Motor City Pride

Opening Act for

Joe Cocker, Pat Benatar, Lou Gramm, Eddie Money, Jonatha Brooke and Terri Clark. Toured With 2006-Present - Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band 2008 Kid Rock - The Inaugural Youth Ball 2007 Kid Rock Ball Room Blitz Tour 2006 -2007 Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band 'Face The Promise' Tour

TV Performances

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - Late Night with David Letterman Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band - The View Kid Rock - Jimmy Kimmel Live Kid Rock - The Tonight show with Jay Leno Kid Rock - Ellen Kid Rock - MTV Tia Tequila’s Rockin’ New Years Eve Kid Rock - VH1/Spike TV Video Game Awards Kid Rock - Larry the Cable Guy Christmas Special Kid Rock - CMT

Performed on
2012 'Stickin' With You' - Bobby Murray - Sang lead vocal on the song "Rock My Soul" 2012 'Wasted' - Lukas Nelson 2011 'Live At Callahan's' - Shaun Murphy - Background vocals along with Laura Creamer 2009 'Local Boys' - Motor City Horns - Lead Vocals on Bob Seger's song Lucifer 2007 'Rock & Roll Jesus' - Kid Rock 2006 'Face The Promise' - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band 2001 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang: Best of Stewart Francke'

Awards
LGBT Community of Michigan "Cultural Award" 2001- For outstanding contribution of time, talent, and pride. In support of the services and welfare of our community and people.

Notable Mention

Featured female background singer on Kid Rock's Grammy nominated song "All Summer Long."

Accolades

“[Barbara can] surprise, delight and at times astonish with her powerful, passionate voice” --Thom Jurek / AllMusic.com “As one of the great rock voices in metro Detroit, she is right on the edge and that’s a good thing” -- Pam Rossi / WCSX-FM