Dean Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Born | Nashville, Tennessee, United States [1] |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006-present |
| Labels | Elektra |
Dean Alexander is an American country music singer.
Alexander first worked as a landscaper for Barbara Orbison, wife of Roy Orbison, who offered him his first publishing deal. [2]
In 2006, Alexander moved to Nashville, Tennessee where Darren Theriault, who played bass guitar for Jypsi, invited him to perform at Layla's Bluegrass Inn. Alexander then became a regular performer there. [3]
Alexander released his debut single, "Live a Little", through Elektra Records in mid-2014. He wrote the song with Laura Veltz and co-produced it with Justin Weaver. [4]
Taste of Country reviewed the single favorably, saying that "Lyrically, ‘Live a Little’ is quick and clever, with Alexander’s voice flowing through the lyrics like a spark that will grab the listener’s attention and have them hitting repeat as they find themselves inspired and motivated to jump headfirst into their dreams." [5] Got Country Online also praised the song, comparing it favorably to Dwight Yoakam and Chris Isaak. [6]
The song debuted at number 53 on the Country Airplay chart dated for August 9, 2014. [7]
After Elektra closed, Alexander released a second single titled "Different Kind of Same" in 2019. [8]
Discography
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Country Airplay | ||
| 2014 | "Live a Little" | 50 |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Live a Little" |
References
- ^ "Warner Music Nashville Home page". Warnermusicnashville.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ [1] [ dead link]
- ^ Dukes, Billy. "Dean Alexander Returns 'Home' for 'Live a Little' Video". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "RoughStock". Roughstock.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "Dean Alexander, 'Live a Little' [Listen]". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "SINGLE REVIEW: Dean Alexander "Live A Little"". Gotcountryonline.com. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "Tomorrow's Hits: Alex & Sierra, Dean Alexander & The Eeries". Billboard.com. August 2014. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ^ "Dean Alexander Re-Emerges with Reflective 'Different Kind of Same': Exclusive". Billboard. 16 October 2019.