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Singer/songwriter Dallas Wayne considers himself lucky to be able to make a living doing something he loves. Some people might say it has more to do with talent than luck. But throughout a career that has taken Dallas around the world as a songwriter, singer, actor and radio deejay, he claims he’s never had a real job. A native of Springfield, Missouri, Dallas began performing professionally in 1975, and by the age of 18 he had toured throughout the entire U.S. and Canada. After moving to Nashville, he further developed his vocal style singing demos for many of the top publishing houses in the music industry. While touring Europe in 1991, Dallas forged a deal with Texicalli Records in Finland and was signed to record an album. One album soon become six, and Dallas decided to move to Scandinavia in 1996, where he was contracted as a staff writer for Warner/Chappell Music. After four years living and touring in Europe, Dallas returned to the U.S. and settled in northern California. Within one month of his return, he signed a record deal with HighTone Records. In addition to recording two albums of his own on the HighTone label, Dallas was a part of the honky-tonk supergroup, the TwangBangers. In early 2003 Dallas moved to Austin, Texas, where he has enjoyed a vibrant country music scene. In addition to playing around Austin, he continues to tour the U.S. and Europe. Recordings ! I’m Your Biggest Fan – Dallas’ Wayne's new CD and Koch Nashville debut, released in February of 2005; I’m Your Biggest Fan has received critical praise and extensive airplay on both XM and Sirius satellite radio, as well as climbing the Texas Music Chart ! Touch my Heart: A Tribute to Johnny Paycheck – Dallas received critical acclaim for his contribution to this CD, about which Billboard wrote: “Tributes rarely get better than this, a country music masterpiece.” Produced by Robbie Fulks in 2004, this tribute includes such artists as George Jones, Buck Owens, Mavis Staples, Radney Foster and Bobby Bare. ! 26 Days on the Road – Released in 2002, the HighTone TwangBangers recorded this live album during their 2001 USA tour. This much-praised CD features songs by Dallas, as well as Joe Goldmark, Redd Volkaert and Bill Kirchen, backed up by bassist Johnny Castle and drummer Jack O’Dell. ! Here I Am in Dallas – Dallas’ position in the Americana/Country community was solidified with his second HighTone release in August 2001. A mix of originals and classic covers, this hardcore honky-tonk album was hailed as “pure country bliss”. ! Big Thinkin’ – Returning to his roots, Dallas recorded an album of stone cold country originals released in September 2000. Co-produced and co-written with Robbie Fulks, these songs bring to mind classic country the way it used to be. This project, which marked his debut as a HighTone recording artist, firmly established Dallas as the real deal in American roots music. ! Invisible Man – Recorded in both the U.S. and Finland, this project was released in May 1999. An eclectic collection of all-original songs, it is a fitting showcase of Dallas’ songwriting and vocal versatility. It received rave reviews and was declared by Rythmi magazine to be his best album ever. ! Screamin’ Down The Highway – Released in 1997, the single "Stone By Stone" remained number one on Finland’s country chart for two months. Re-released in 1999 as Motorman in the UK. ! Part of the Crew – Declared the best country album of 1994 by Vinyl Maniamagazine. ! Buckle Up Baby – Voted album of the month by Radio Express, this 1993 CD yielded a hit single on the charts in Finland, "She". ! Lucky 13 – The first of four projects by Dallas Wayne and The Dimlights, this 1992 recording has a raw, retro-country sound. The album featured songs by blues legend Willie Dixon and Jim Lauderdale. ! Hey Y’all – Lead vocalist and bassplayer on this 1990 Grammy-nominated recording as a member of the Special Consensus bluegrass band. ! Georgia Dreamin’ – Solo country album, released in 1989, features songs penned by Dallas Wayne, Dennis Morgan, Tony Arata and Charles Quillen. Performance Credits ! Dallas has shared the stage with a variety of artists including George Thorogood, Jerry Jeff Walker, Jerry Lee Lewis, Hank Williams Jr., Emmy Lou Harris, Merle Haggard, Tanya Tucker, Dale Watson, Bellamy Brothers, Alvin Lee, Tower of Power, Bill Monroe, Alison Krauss, Randy Meisner (Eagles) and Donovan. ! Commercial voice-overs for radio and television: United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Oldsmobile, Chevrolet, Ford, Suzuki, McDonald’s, Nintendo, Russell Athletic, MTV Music Television, Nokia, Miller Brewing Co., Old El Paso and Avis Rental Cars, as well as station IDs for numerous radio stations across the US. ! Acting Credits: National touring company of Harry Chapin’s Cotton Patch Gospel; Portrayed "Stanley Sanders" in critically acclaimed musical Smoke on the Mountain; Performed as "Eddie" with original Broadway cast of Pump Boys and Dinettes; Movie narration in award-winning satirical documentary The Joy Boys Story. For photos or more information, visit www.dallaswayne.com |
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