Devin Dawson

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Devin Dawson
Birth nameDevin Dawson Durrett
Born (1989-01-30) January 30, 1989 (age 35)
Orangevale, California, U.S. [1]
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2012–present
Labels Warner Bros.

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.

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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

Studio albums

TitleAlbum detailsPeak positionsSales
US
[12] 		US
Country
[13]
Dark Horse 505

Extended plays

TitleDetails
The Pink Slip [15]

Singles

TitleYearPeak positions Certifications Album
US
[16] 		US
Country
[17] 		US
Country
Airplay
[18] 		CAN
[19] 		CAN Country
[20]
"All on Me"20175262752Dark Horse
"Asking for a Friend"2018——52——
"Dark Horse" [23] —————
"Range Rover" [24] 2020—————
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
TitleYearPeak positions Certifications Album
US Country
[25] 		US Country Airplay
[26] 		US
[27] 		CAN
[28] 		CAN Country
[29]
"One Beer"
(Hardy featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson)		20207133431
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum [30]
  • MC: 2× Platinum [22]
A Rock

Music videos

YearVideoDirector
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

YearAssociationCategoryNominated WorkResult
2017 Academy of Country Music Awards New Male Vocalist of the YearHimselfNominated
2019Song of the Year"God's Country"Nominated
Country Music Association Awards Song of the Year Nominated

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References

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  2. 1 2 "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.
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