Casey Barnes invests earnest feeling into everything he sings. The Tasmania native brings gospel-worthy reverence to 2021’s romantic ballad “God Took His Time on You,” which doubles as a showcase of his crossover country/pop appeal. Since appearing on Australian Idol in 2009, Barnes has continued to adopt modern flourishes for his malleable take on country. Observe the spirited interplay of banjo and clubby percolations on 2021’s “Come Turn Me On” and the trap-style beats and vocal effects of 2020’s “Sparks Fly.” But those adventurous touches never distract from his arena-sized choruses, which reliably hammer home lyrics about experiencing—and appreciating—love on a daily basis.