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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.
Devin Dawson | |
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Birth name | Devin Dawson Durrett |
Born | Orangevale, California, U.S.[1] | January 30, 1989
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Occupation(s) |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2012–present |
Labels | Warner Bros. |
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]
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak positions | Sales | |
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US [12] |
US Country [13] | |||
Dark Horse |
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50 | 5 |
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Extended plays
editTitle | Details |
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The Pink Slip[15] |
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Singles
editTitle | Year | Peak positions | Certifications | Album | |||||
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US [16] |
US Country [17] |
US Country Airplay [18] |
CAN [19] |
CAN Country [20] | |||||
"All on Me" | 2017 | 52 | 6 | 2 | 75 | 2 | Dark Horse | ||
"Asking for a Friend" | 2018 | — | — | 52 | — | — | |||
"Dark Horse"[23] | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
"Range Rover"[24] | 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"—" denotes releases that did not chart |
As a featured artist
editTitle | Year | Peak positions | Certifications | Album | ||||
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US Country [25] |
US Country Airplay [26] |
US [27] |
CAN [28] |
CAN Country [29] | ||||
"One Beer" (Hardy featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson) |
2020 | 7 | 1 | 33 | 43 | 1 | A Rock |
Music videos
editYear | Video | Director |
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2015 | "Blind Man"[31] | — |
2017 | "All on Me" | Justin Clough[32] |
2018 | "Asking for a Friend" | Patrick Tracy[33] |
2019 | "Dark Horse" | Justin Clough[34] |
Awards and nominations
editYear | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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2017 | Academy of Country Music Awards | New Male Vocalist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
2019 | Song of the Year | "God's Country" | Nominated | |
Country Music Association Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "NorCal native Devin Dawson goes on tour with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill". Lodi News. July 20, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
- ^ a b "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. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. 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. Archived from the original on October 12, 2017. 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.
- ^ "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (June 22, 2018). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: June 20, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
- ^ "Devin Dawson to Submit 'Pink Slip' EP in 2021". The Boot. November 4, 2020. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
- ^ "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
- ^ "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
- ^ "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
- ^ "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
- ^ "American certifications – Devin Dawson". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Canadian certifications – Devin Dawson". Music Canada. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ "Devin Dawson - "Dark Horse"". Roughstock. November 5, 2018. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
- ^ Zisman, Erica (October 5, 2020). "Devin Dawson Releases "Range Rover" + Announces New EP, 'The Pink Slip'". Country Swag. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ^ "HARDY Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "HARDY Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "HARDY Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "HARDY Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
- ^ "HARDY Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
- ^ "American single certifications – Hardy – One Beer (feat. Lauren Alaina & Devin Dawson)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ "'Blind Man' video". YouTube. `. November 13, 2015. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
- ^ "Video Clips from CMT". CMT. Archived from the original on January 30, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ^ "Devin Dawson Is 'Asking for a Friend' With New Video". Radio.com. August 9, 2018. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
- ^ "'Dark Horse' video". YouTube. `. February 25, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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