Originality is a scarce commodity in country music, and in an industry where everyone wants to follow, Dawson Gray wants to lead. Dawson is a self-made risk taker who’s always believed that if you want something done right, you have to learn how to do it yourself first. Specifically known for his songwriting and charismatic live performances, Dawson has built up an impressive track record, including countless sold-out headline shows across Canada, earning over 7-million career worldwide streams, and playing in support for acts such as: ERNEST, Dasha, Cameron Whitcomb, Jordan Davis, and James Barker Band.

Growing up, Dawson devoted his time to chasing a career in professional baseball. It wasn’t until his career was cut short due to an unexpected eye-disorder diagnosis, that he first picked up a guitar. Although music started as a hobby to fill the void baseball left during his time at university, it quickly became much more than that for Dawson. In the summer of 2021, Dawson began chasing a career in music through busking on the streets of downtown Kelowna. Busking turned to paid gigs, and paid gigs turned to headline shows - and by 2023, he quit his post-grad job to pursue music full-time.

Since 2023, Dawson has shown no signs of slowing down. His singles, “Friends With The Bar Staff,” (2024) and “Chevy Back” (2025) earned Dawson his first two cover nods on Apple Music, while his 2024 single “Back To Leaving” gave Dawson his first 1-million stream record. In 2025, Dawson released his debut EP titled "Chevy Back" which he then toured on the Chevy Back Road Show Tour - spanning 23 dates across Canada. For a portion of this run, Dawson joined Nashville country star Dasha on the road for her Welcome to Dashville Tour, hitting 8 cities across the country. Dawson kicked off 2026 with the release of his single “When We Die”, marking the beginning of a completely new chapter and sound for the young artist.

Between Dawson’s impressive demand for live performance, growing streaming success, and his lifelong commitment to evolving as an artist, it’s clear that Dawson Gray is soon going to be a household name in country music.