Country newcomer Jackson Dean has announced he will release his debut self-titled album on on April 30 via Big Machine Records. To introduce the Maryland-born singer-songwriter to the world, Dean dropped the track “Wings” today (April 16).
Produced by Luke Dick and Park Chisolm, the track celebrates the need to wash oneself clean and move beyond the things in life that weigh you down. With a minimal lyric, Dean’s earthy baritone echoes with both loneliness and a desire to rise above.
“When you look at me, I may look a little wild, or a little rootless,” Dean says, “and that’s probably true. I love that rock edge that country has, but I also like those songs that core into you, that get real honest over a slower track. If you want to understand me, listen to ‘Wings,’ and you’ll realize I’m not an angel, but I try to reckon on what I’ve done – and always make things right. ”
Discovered by WME’s Jay Williams while selling out local clubs, Dean was signed to a publishing deal by Little Louder’s Arturo Buenahora. The now 20-year-old has now spent the last couple of years flying into Nashville on Monday mornings, writing songs throughout the week, and flying out on Thursday nights to gig around the same Maryland bars where the Brothers Osborne cut their teeth on the weekends.
“My Dad raised me to not be afraid of the work, to show up and do the job, stay ‘til you’re done – and make sure the work is good. It’s the secret of his success, so when the opportunity to really do this came along, I was not going to let anything stop me… Between Arturo and Luke Dick, they saw I was a little bit different, a little more intense and maybe honor-bound, and they didn’t want to water that down, so I wouldn’t think of giving anything less than my all to the writing or playing for the people back home.”
Dean’s debut album is available for pre-order and pre-save now.
The post Jackson Dean Announces Debut Project On Big Machine Records appeared first on MusicRow.com.