Debbii Dawson

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Debbii Dawson
Birth nameDeborah Dawson
Born Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S.
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Occupations
Years active2022–present
Labels RCA
Website debbiidawson.com

Deborah Dawson is an American singer, songwriter, and producer who blends pop, folk, and country music. She appeared on America's Got Talent and has since signed with RCA Records and co-publishing deals with Warner Chappell Music and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing. [1]

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Early life

Dawson was born and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota. [2] She comes from a musical family with deep roots in their Indian heritage. Her grandfather taught himself to play the organ by drawing a keyboard on the ground with charcoal, a skill he passed on to her father, who then taught Debbii. [3] She grew up traveling with her parents as they performed across the United States and internationally. [4]

Career

Dawson's debut track "Even If It Kills Me" landed on the cover of Spotify's "Fresh Finds Pop Best of 2023" end-of-year playlist. [5]

In 2022, Dawson appeared on America's Got Talent, where she performed an interpretation of ABBA's "Dancing Queen," receiving praise from the judges for her sweet and soothing voice. [6] She was described as having "star quality" by Howie Mandel and received four "yes" votes to advance in the competition. [7]

In 2023, she released her debut EP, "Learning," which included the single "Eulogy for Nobody." [8] The same year, she signed an exclusive co-publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing. Katy Perry praised Dawson for her songwriting talent, stating that her team had "fallen in love with Debbii's ability to fill her songs with a perspective that feels so uniquely her." [9]

In April 2024, Dawson signed with RCA Records and released her first single with the label, "Happy World," crafted alongside collaborators Alida Peck and Zhone. [10] The track blends '70s rock and disco influences with contemporary pop. [11] Dawson is set to support Orville Peck on select dates of his Stampede North American Tour and will also perform at The Great Escape Festival in the UK and Hinterland Music Festival in the US. [12]

Musical style

Debbii Dawson's music is a fusion of pop, folk, and country sounds, with influences from her Indian heritage. [13] Her style is characterized by soft vocals and a blend of genres. [10] Influences from artists like Stevie Nicks, ABBA, Harry Styles, and Queen can be heard in her music. [14]

Discography

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Learning
How to Be Human
  • Released: June 28, 2024 [16]
  • Label: RCA
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

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References

  1. ↑ "Genre-Blending Breakout Artist Debbii Dawson Signs to RCA Records". RCA Records. April 19, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Minnesota's Debbii Dawson wows judges on 'America's Got Talent'". Bring Me The News. July 28, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Warner Chappell Music and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing Sign Exclusive Co-Publishing Deal with Debbii Dawson". Warner Music Group. March 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ "AGT 2022: How to Choose Debbii Dawson as Your Wildcard". NBC. August 9, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Warner Chappell Music and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing Sign Exclusive Co-Publishing Deal with Debbii Dawson". Warner Music Group. March 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Debbii Dawson's ABBA Cover on AGT". Billboard. August 2, 2022.
  7. ↑ "AGT 2022: How to Choose Debbii Dawson as Your Wildcard". NBC. August 9, 2022.
  8. ↑ "RCA Inks Debbii Dawson". Hits Daily Double. April 23, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Warner Chappell and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing Sign Debbii Dawson". Music Week. March 12, 2024.
  10. 1 2 "Debbii Dawson - "Happy World"". Record of the Day. April 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Genre-Blending Breakout Artist Debbii Dawson Signs to RCA Records". RCA Records. April 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ "RCA Inks Debbii Dawson". Hits Daily Double. April 23, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Warner Chappell Music and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing Sign Exclusive Co-Publishing Deal with Debbii Dawson". Warner Music Group. March 12, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Warner Chappell Music and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing Sign Exclusive Co-Publishing Deal with Debbii Dawson". Warner Music Group. March 12, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Learning – Debbii Dawson". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  16. ↑ "How to Be Human – Debbii Dawson". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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