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In the words of Jennifer Hudson, “I still sing in church.” The entangled history of the recording industry and the Black church arises from music’s central place in the church culture.

But even now, it's so hard to find churches that that sing hymns. There's so much incredible worship music that's out there right now, and a lot of churches kind of go for those big worship songs.

Barnes has been singing in church since November, surprising his closest friends and family members with his unexpected pluck and dulcet vocals. "I just can’t be quiet," Barnes said.

In addition to his singing, he took on the role of Tony in a school production of the musical, “West Side Story,” after the original lead died unexpectedly.