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10 Questions with ... Dylan Scott
February 10, 2019
Have an opinion? Add your comment below. As a kid growing up, I knew that I wanted to move to Nashville and be a Country music singer when I got out of school. My dad had played for Freddie Hart and Freddy Fender, and I guess it was in my blood. A lot of my buddies back home never thought that it would work out considering the odds though. I like going back now and giving them a hard time about not believing in me -- all in good fun, of course. There is nothing like riding around in a truck with them and hearing your song on the radio
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BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
With bona fide hits "My Girl" and "Hooked" under his belt, singer/songwriter Dylan Scott is currently climbing the charts with "Nothing To Do Town," the title track of his new EP, due out April 26th. The Gold-certified "My Girl" (his first top 5 single) and "Platinum-certified "Hooked" (his first No. 1) are from his self-titled debut album.
Scott is currently on the road with his "Nothing To Do Town Tour," but will bring the show to this week's Country Radio Seminar in Nashville, where he will perform at the "New Faces of Country Music" show on Friday, February 15th, and at Nashville's Cannery Ballroom on Thursday, February 14th. He's also nominated for Best New Country Artist at the iHeartMedia Music Awards, set for March 14th in Los Angeles.
Since Scott was featured in an All Access 10 Questions last August, we changed up the format this week and had him describe the 10 favorite career memories (so far) that led him to this year's New Faces show.
1. Blasting Out Of The Speakers
There's been so many great memories and experiences on my journey thus far that it's hard to focus on just a few. Here are some that have impacted my life and career up to this point.
In the early days, I remember doing a taped interview at a station in Birmingham and getting into the car to go to lunch afterwards. We turned on the radio and I heard the interview being broadcast as we were driving out of the parking lot. That was the first time hearing myself on the radio, and I thought, "How cool was that?"
2. Packing The House
We played a club in Little Rock just before "My Girl" was released, and I looked out and saw maybe 30 or 40 people or so in attendance. We went back when the song was peaking and the place was completely sold out.
3. Getting Recognized By The Gatekeepers
One of the really cool things about CRS is that people in both Country radio and the industry now recognize me. I remember the first few conventions, before I had much going on, when no one knew who I was. I walked around feeling more like a fan than an artist. It is really nice now to know and be known by the attendees. So many people in the room this year are responsible for getting me here and I'm just so excited to hang with everyone.
4. Enjoying Radio's Support
"My Girl" was the sixth most-played song at Country radio in 2017, and "Hooked" was the 7th most played in 2018. Those two songs have changed my life forever. To say the least, I am grateful for the support from Country radio and to be invited to be a part of the CRS "New Faces" show.
5. Sharing The Success With Family
Between the awesome success at Country radio so far, plus being blessed with the ability to make a living on the road, [my wife] Blair and [son] Beckett also say thank you!
6. Ditching The Van
My band and I traveled the country in a 1999 Ford van, pulling a trailer for the first six years after I got my record deal. We drove all night from one city to another until "My Girl" was certified. Once I heard it headed to the top, I celebrated by selling my van and moving into a bus. My band says a big thanks to Country radio too!
7. Winning Over Fans
Another thing I'm thankful for is that I've been allowed to travel the country and perform for fans who sing back every word to my music. That is a thrill that I never tire of hearing or seeing. So far, we have performed in 48 states, Canada, and Central America, and I see sights and meet people that I never would have otherwise.
8. Giving Back
Tim McGraw and Keith Whitley are my idols. For many years, Tim held an annual festival near my hometown in Northeast Louisiana where he gave a great deal back to the community. Following his lead, I established the inaugural Bayou Stock Festival last year and was able to donate nearly $30,000 to local families in need for Christmas gifts. I received a lot of support from regional radio, which was extremely helpful. I hope to make this a bigger and better festival year after year.
9. Silencing The Doubters
As a kid growing up, I knew that I wanted to move to Nashville and be a Country music singer when I got out of school. My dad had played for Freddie Hart and Freddy Fender, and I guess it was in my blood. A lot of my buddies back home never thought that it would work out considering the odds though. I like going back now and giving them a hard time about not believing in me -- all in good fun, of course. There is nothing like riding around in a truck with them and hearing your song on the radio.
10. Topping The Charts
Probably the coolest thing about having your music on the radio is when program directors and other people involved in the decision-making process think enough of your songs to actually play them for their listeners. That alone is something to be proud of. But when one goes all the way to the top, there is no greater honor. Fingers crossed for another big year in 2019. We're just getting started!
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