Devin Dawson

Devin Dawson Durrett (born January 30, 1989 in Orangevale, California) is an American country music singer-songwriter. He became famous 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
Birth nameDevin Dawson Durrett
Born (1989-01-30) January 30, 1989
Orangevale, California, U.S.[1]
GenresCountry, deathcore (early)
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2012–present
LabelsWarner Bros.

Before launching his solo career, Dawson was the bass player for the deathcore 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
Title Album details Peak positions Sales
US
[12]		 US
Country
[13]
Dark Horse
  • Release date: January 19, 2018
  • Label: Warner Bros. Nashville
  • Formats: CD, digital download, LP
 505

Singles
Year Single Peak positions Sales Certifications Album
US
[15]		 US
Country
[16]		 US
Country
Airplay
[17]		 CAN
[18]		 CAN Country
[19]
2017 "All on Me" 5262752 Dark Horse
2018 "Asking for a Friend" ——52——
"Dark Horse"[22] —————
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Music videos
Year Video Director
2015 "Blind Man"[23] N/A
2017 "All on Me" Justin Clough[24]
2018 "Asking for a Friend" Patrick Tracy[25]

References
  1. "NorCal native Devin Dawson goes on tour with Tim McGraw, Faith Hill". Lodi News. July 20, 2017. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  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.
  3. "The Before and After of Devin Dawson". CMT News. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  4. "Former YouTube Phenom Devin Dawson Puts It 'All' on the Line in Debut Single". billboard.com. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  5. Monger, James Christopher. "Devin Dawson biography". Allmusic. Retrieved October 22, 2017.
  6. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/how-devin-dawson-went-from-heavy-metal-to-country-musics-dark-horse-628219/
  7. "The Before and After of Devin Dawson". cmt.com. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  8. "Warner Music Nashville and Southwest Formalize Partnership Bringing Live Music to the Skies: Exclusive". billboard.com. Retrieved November 16, 2017.
  9. "Devin Dawson Announces Debut Album 'Dark Horse'". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  10. "Dawson goes with "Dark Horse"". Country Standard Time. October 23, 2007. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  11. "Dark Horse credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
  12. "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  13. "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Country Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
  14. Bjorke, Matt (June 22, 2018). "Top 10 Country Albums Chart: June 20, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
  15. "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  16. "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  17. "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 31, 2017.
  18. "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  19. "Devin Dawson – Chart history (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved June 19, 2018.
  20. Bjorke, Matt (April 9, 2018). "Top 30 Digital Country Singles: April 10, 2018". Roughstock. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  21. "Gold & Platinum: Devin Dawson - RIAA". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  22. "Devin Dawson - "Dark Horse"". Roughstock. Retrieved November 10, 2018.
  23. "'Blind Man' video". YouTube. `. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
  24. "Video Clips from CMT". CMT. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  25. "Devin Dawson Is 'Asking for a Friend' With New Video". Radio.com. Retrieved July 21, 2019.
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