Dawson Gray live at Slackwater Brewing with special guest Tanner Dawson.
Dawson Gray (Bio)
Hailing from the coastal town of White Rock, BC, Dawson Gray is a fresh addition to Canada’s rising country music scene. Inspired by acts such as Morgan Wallen and Zach Bryan, Dawson embarked on his professional career in the summer of 2021 and has rapidly garnered attention as one of the best young talents in Canada. With an already impressive track record that includes multiple festival appearances, sold out concerts across Western Canada, and over 2-million worldwide streams, it's clear that Dawson Gray is going to be a well known name in country music for a long time.
Growing up, Dawson devoted most of his time to chasing his dream of playing professional baseball. It wasn’t until his career was cut short in grade-12 due to an eye disorder, that he first picked up a guitar. Though music started as just a hobby to fill idle time at University, it quickly became much more than that for Dawson. Working alongside friend and fellow professional musician, Ben Dunnill, Dawson quickly realized he had a special talent for songwriting. In 2020, Dawson began writing his first batch of songs that would eventually lead to current singles like “Running Back Home” and “All She DId.”
Tanner Dawson (Bio)
Country singer-songwriter Tanner Dawson solidified his status in the music scene after the success of his global heartfelt single "The Man You Make Me" in 2021. The release earned acclaim from numerous press outlets whilst gaining hundreds of spins and rotations on Canadian Radio.
Tanner describes himself as "a songwriter first, an entertainer second, and a singer third". Working in the welding industry, Tanner is the definition of a hard-working, blue-collar boy, striving to bring his working-class grit to the country scene.
After selling out numerous gigs in 2022, including the Roxy in Vancouver amongst other iconic venues, Tanner has built himself a solid reputation for performing high-energy shows and festivals that always leave the audience craving more.
Later in 2022, Tanner performed a showcase (Diamonds in the Rough) at the CCMA's. Fans eagerly await more of Tanner's traditional country vocals with influences of rock, blues, funk, and 90's country. Tanner is set to perform more shows to express his songwriting talents partnered with his unique, broad sound. The release of the upcoming EP is also sure to set the stage for big things ahead.