Colton Dawson Signs With Warner Records Nashville & TKO Artist Management

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Pictured (L-R, front row): TK Kimbrell (TKO Artist Management), Colton Dawson and Cris Lacy (Chair & President, Warner Records Nashville). (L-R, back row): Cassie Petty (TKO Artist Management), Stephanie Davenport (Vice President, A&R, Warner Records Nashville) and Jordan Bernal (TKO Artist Management). Photo: Ben Humphrey/Warner Records Nashville

Country neo-traditionalist Colton Dawson has inked deals with Warner Records Nashville and TKO Artist Management.

“As soon as I first met the folks over at Warner Records Nashville, I knew it was the team I wanted to work with to make the music I love,” says Dawson. “Getting to work with one of the finest labels in the genre is a privilege that I’m very excited to have. It’s a high honor that they believed in me and my songs enough to help me share them with the world. Since before I learned to walk, I’ve been obsessed with country music, so I look forward to carrying on the sound my heroes established. God Bless Country Music”. 

“Despite our best efforts to join forces early with this undeniable star, Colton asked Warner Records Nashville not to make him an offer until his debut album with Roger Springer and Chuck Ainlay was completed,” shares Cris Lacy, Chair & President of Warner Records Nashville. “This desire for his label partner to love not only the buzz around his talent, but every note of his music, demonstrated a fearlessness and a commitment to a vision that is the hallmark of all great artists. We are proud to be on this rocketship with him,” 

At TKO Artist Management, Dawson will be managed by TK Kimbrell and Jordan Bernal.

“It’s rare that artists come along and totally stun you,” adds Kimbrell, President of TKO Artist Management. “Colton Dawson did that for us at TKO. We believe the future of Country music is strong in the hands of artists like Colton and look forward to the ride.”

Dawson recently made a surprise appearance opening for Clay Walker at his sold-out Ryman Auditorium show, where he received two standing ovations. He has also spent time opening for Hardy, Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, Braxton Keith, Jake Worthington, and Josh Turner. His music draws inspiration from Merle Haggard, Keith Whitley, Randy Travis and Vince Gill.

He will release his first single on the label, “Might Be In It,” this Friday (May 15).

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