Felicia Diana Barton Biography: Songs, Parents, Net Worth, Husband, Awards, Age, Ethnicity

Felicia Diana Barton is an American singer and songwriter who first came into the spotlight through her participation in the eighth season of American Idol in 2009.

After her run on the show, she forged a successful career behind the scenes as a songwriter for major artists, and in later years she has served as a background vocalist on the revived American Idol.

Her multifaceted musical talents and work both on-stage and behind the scenes have earned her recognition within the music industry.

Profile

• Full name: Felicia Diana Barton
• Date of birth: March 6, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Xenia, Ohio, United States
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Singer, songwriter
• Parents: Father – Rick Hocker; Mother – Diana (née Davis) Hocker
• Siblings: Brother – Preston Hocker
• Spouse: Loren Barton (married May 2001)
• Children: Malachi Barton
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: US $1.5 million

Early Life and Education

Felicia Diana Barton is now age 43 years old, having been born on March 6, 1982. She was born in Xenia, Ohio, and the family relocated to Virginia Beach, Virginia when she was a young child.

Her father, Rick Hocker, and her mother, Diana Hocker, were active in church leadership at Freedom Fellowship Church in Virginia Beach. Felicia was raised alongside her brother, Preston. In Virginia Beach she attended Alanton Elementary School and Cox High School.

She graduated from high school in around 2000, the same year she won the Miss Virginia Beach pageant.

Personal Life

Felicia Barton married Loren Barton in May 2001. Their son, Malachi Barton, was born in 2007; Malachi has since pursued an acting career (for example on Disney Channel) while Felicia has continued her music work.

Career

Felicia Barton first became visible to a broad US audience through her appearance on the eighth season of the television singing competition American Idol in 2009. Although she did not advance to the final rounds, her exposure on the show opened doors.

After American Idol, she released an EP titled Lost Words in September 2011, which blended pop, soul and rock influences.

In 2013 she signed a joint‐venture publishing deal with Warner-Chappell Music and Pulse Recording, beginning to build her songwriting career. She co-wrote songs for artists including Demi Lovato, Lea Michele, Seohyun, and Jena Irene Asciutto.

In addition to songwriting, she has worked as a background vocalist—most notably joining the band on stage for the revived American Idol series from 2018 onwards.

She also provided the updated theme song performance for the 2017 reboot of the Disney animated series DuckTales.

Net Worth

Felicia Barton’s net worth is estimated at approximately US $1.5 million. This figure is informed by her earnings from her EP release, songwriting credits for major artists, background vocal work on high-profile television productions, and ongoing performance income.

Social Media

• Instagram: @feliciabartonofficial

Discography

• Lost Words – EP (2011)