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Devin Dawson
Birth name
Devin Dawson Durrett
Born
(1989-01-30) January 30, 1989 (age 35) Orangevale, California, U.S.[1]
Genres
Country
heavy metal (early)
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Years active
2012–present
Labels
Warner Bros.
Musical artist
Devin Dawson Durrett (born January 30, 1989) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He became known after filming a mashup of Taylor Swift songs with his fellow friend Louisa Wendorff on her YouTube channel, which gained popularity on YouTube.[2][3][4] His debut single "All on Me" is also his first hit song.[2] With the help of producer Jay Joyce, he signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2017.[5] Dawson's "All on Me" has charted on the Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts.
Dawson was born in Orangevale, California. Before launching his solo career, he was the bass player for the heavy metal band Shadow of the Colossus.[6]
Dawson has also toured with Brett Eldredge, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill.[7]
Dawson's debut album Dark Horse was released on January 19, 2018.[8][9][10]
Dawson's band includes Austin Taylor Smith (guitar, vocals), Nick DiMaria (lead guitar), Sam Rodberg (bass guitar), and Kip Allen (drums).[11]
^"NorCal native Devin Dawson goes on tour with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill". Lodi News. July 20, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
^ ab"From Death Metal to Country, Why Devin Dawson Moved to Nashville to Get Away from Himself". People.com. October 10, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
^"The Before and After of Devin Dawson". CMT News. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
^"Former YouTube Phenom Devin Dawson Puts It 'All' on the Line in Debut Single". billboard.com. June 7, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
^Monger, James Christopher. "Devin Dawson biography". Allmusic. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
^"How Devin Dawson Went from Heavy Metal to Country Music's 'Dark Horse'". Rolling Stone. May 16, 2018.
^"The Before and After of Devin Dawson". cmt.com. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
^"Warner Music Nashville and Southwest Formalize Partnership Bringing Live Music to the Skies: Exclusive". billboard.com. October 26, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
^"Devin Dawson Announces Debut Album 'Dark Horse'". Taste of Country. October 26, 2017. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
^"Dawson goes with "Dark Horse"". Country Standard Time. October 23, 2007. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
^"Dark Horse credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
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