Bri (Briana Babineaux)

Born in Hawaii and bred in Lafayette, LA, Babineaux has always been connected to music. As a child, Babineaux was surrounded by singers and musicians. Babineaux’s mom was a singer, her grandfather played the bass, and many of her family members were musicians. Babineaux has been groomed in music ministry and always had an affinity for singing. Babineaux is the daughter of ministry leaders. Her dad and mom pastor at Life Change Ministries in Lafayette, LA. Babineaux fondly remembers singing in the children’s choir at 4 years old, and remained involved in music ministry throughout her formative years. She continued to cultivate her relationship with God and her musical chops, but began to take interest in sports. Babineaux describes her memories with singing growing up this way, “I enjoyed singing, but I never planned to become a professional singer.” During her high school years, she excelled in basketball and volleyball, eventually earning a track scholarship to McNeese State University. She studied criminal justice with her sights set on becoming a lawyer until a pivotal moment occurred that changed the course of her life.