Press:

“‎Extremely well produced and haunting kind of pop singer/songwriter treatment that offered a different but intriguing mood from all the other top songs here.”
Hollywood songwriter and music producer Alan Roy Scott - USA Today

“Congratulations. Your song "UNDERGROUND" has been selected as a finalist in the second round of our Gulf oil tragedy song contest.”
Doug Stanglin, Editor/On Deadline - USA TODAY

“There is a lot of potential here with many positive musical elements. (for 'Ballast a Ship')”
Billboard - 17th Annual Billboard Song Contest

“16th Annual Billboard Song Contest Honorable Mention for 'Everything I Need'”
Billboard - 16th Annual Billboard Song Contest

“Good lyric to rhythm match. Good transitioning throughout. (for 'The Perimeter' Demo)”
Billboard - 16th Annual Billboard Song Contest

“It may seem like a strange place to start picking up listeners, but Shelley Barratt is thrilled that the song "Goodbye" (Muriel Sweetsong)… showcased in the February 2009 Cinemasounds programming. "Goodbye" will play in over 6.500 theaters (including Regal, AMC, UA and Edwards) across the country.”
Erin Penner - Local IQ

“It gives us great pleasure to inform you of your results during the Second Annual Fame Games Effigy Awards 2008. Finalist As an Artist within an Effigy Category: 7; Song Finalist within Effigy Categories: 9; Nominations As Best Artist in Style - Adult Contemporary: 2”
The MMI / Fame Games Crew - MMI / Fame Games

“You sing with your heart. Nothing under the heavens can stop that.”
Henderson Jones - Comments

“BIG CONGRATULATIONS! Your song, “Muriel Sweetsong” was one of the Reviewers' Picks!”
Reviewers Pick - Fame Games

"5 Revolving Doors" is an interesting song with a unique lyric.
Lior Shamar - We Are Listening

“13th Annual Billboard Song Contest Honorable Mention for '5 Revolving Doors' - Good groove. Cool imagery, theme. 'Sea of Cortez' - Good lyrical imagery.”
13th Annual Billboard Song Contest - Billboard

“The powerful combination musically and lyrically creates a sound that is truly unique and refreshing. Barratt’s music provides a breath of fresh air to the acoustic genre.”
Georgia Moncrief - GoGirls Music

“Shelley's music has merit overall but what makes her distinct is her songwriting. This is most evident on her catchy rock-pop-folk tunes such as the blissful 'Muriel Sweetsong', the rhythmic 'Out Here' and the curious '5 Revolving Doors'.”
Tyra Danielle - IMG Music