Biography
Dalton Gray- a rare kind of country artist; one of those that comes around every so often bringing a look and a spin on music that just gives the sense to the listener that he belongs in the stereo. Whether its a story about a country town, a soldier and his family, a rocking club tune, a dreamy dance and love tune, songs about hard work, moving on, or a smoking girl from the country, Dalton Gray captivates the audience with authentic soulful Texas draw, cutting crisp purity, beautiful emotion, and astounding range. He is one of those rare artists that keeps the songs hitting home but catching you in a new way every time.He spent his early childhood in Hearne, tx with a pole in his left hand and a .22 in his right- not one of these sing about but never lived out artists. Dalton began his musical journey when he moved to Austin,tx in 9th grade. He began loving the open mics, oprys, and sit in gigs so much that everything suffered. On the weekends it was singing at a high school bash or a honkytonk. His experience as the oldest of 4 with a single mother allowed and motivated Dalton to dig deep and have an uncanny insight in writing and fiery wit and determination in life that drove him to find a better path and defeat his circumstances. That drive is evident everytime you meet or speak with Dalton. After opening for Texas country star Kevin Fowler at 17, Dalton was sold that country was his thing. After graduating, he took off with a band and started hitting the clubs, bars, and honkytonks and learned about paying dues. When Dalton came accross a job at Peterbilt motors, he bit the bullet paycheck to paycheck for 2 years to pay for his first pro exploit in the business. Now, at the ripe age of 23, with his first national single "Knockout Girl" hitting the charts and getting reviews from national publications that acclaim his sound "a refreshing taste of the future of contemporary country music," Dalton is right around the corner frombringing his sound nationwide. Be ready when this Texas charm comes through your town. You are sure to be met with a true ability and originality that only stars possess as well as a mannerly professionalism that will leave you feeling like chivalry is still alive! So gear up! You canbet your hard earned dollar that this artist will take you for a memorable ride down music lane!
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Members:
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Sounds Like:
COUNTRY
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Influences:
Tim Mcgraw, Chris Cagle, Kenny Chesney, George Strait
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AirPlay Direct Member Since:
08/17/13
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Profile Last Updated:
08/15/23 08:53:02