UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 11, 2012

Bill Barrett Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-32367	80-0000545
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File No.)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1099 18th Street, Suite 2300 Denver, Colorado		80202
(Address of principal executive office)		(Zip Code)

(303) 293-9100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure

Earnings Call and Investor Events Announcement

On July 11, 2012, Bill Barrett Corporation (the “Company”) announced that management plans to participate in upcoming investor events.

Events

Bill Barrett Corporation plans to release its second quarter 2012 financial and operating results before the market opens on Thursday, August 2, 2012. The Company will host a conference call to discuss results at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. Mountain time), also on August 2. A link to the live internet broadcast will be available on the Company’s website at www.billbarrettcorp.com under “Second Quarter 2012 Results - Webcast” under “Current Events” on the homepage and a call-in number also is provided in the press release.

Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President Fred Barrett will present at the Enercom Oil & Gas Conference on August 15, 2012 at 3:35 p.m. Mountain time. The event will be webcast. The Company will post an updated investor presentation at 5:00 p.m. Mountain time on Monday, August 13, 2012 on the homepage of the Company’s website at www.billbarrettcorp.com.

A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

All statements in the presentation, other than historical financial information, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item shall not be deemed “filed” for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release, dated July 11, 2012.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: July 12, 2012	BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
	By:	/s/ Francis B. Barron
		Francis B. Barron
		Executive Vice President—General Counsel; and Secretary

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release, dated July 11, 2012.

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