Big Barry

Big Barry is a singer act from Season 7 of America's Got Talent.

Background
Big Barry, whose real name is Barry Layne, is a singer from Providence, Rhode Island. The crooner (who can also play the drums) performs songs from the '60s, '70s and '80s. A 20-year veteran performer, Barry is four feet and seven inches tall. 1

Audition
Big Barry's audition consisted of singing "I've Got the World on a String." Howard Stern buzzed the act. Although Sharon Osbourne voted "No," Howard and Howie Mandel both voted "Yes," sending him to the Vegas Round.



Vegas Round
Big Barry was one of the Standby Acts in the Vegas Round. He was sorted into the "Novelty Acts" category. His audition consisted of singing his interpretation of "New York, New York." His audition was strong enough for the judges to send him to the Quarterfinals.