The Man Behind The Music

Dean Dillon started as a recording artist but made his mark on country music through his iconic songwriting. You may not be familiar with his original songs like “Her Thinkin’ I’m Doin’ Her Wrong.” But you’ve likely heard many of the songs he’s penned for other artists, especially ” Tennessee Whiskey.”

Dillon co-wrote the country classic song with Linda Hargrove, and it was recorded by David Allan Coe, George Jones, and, more recently, Chris Stapleton. Dillon is a three-time Grammy nominee and was named the 1985 Billboard Country Artist of the Year. In 2002, Dillon was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame with 26 #1 hits, including the ever-famous “Tennessee Whiskey,” which you can watch David Allan Coe perform live below:

Country’s Biggest Stars Slated To Honor Dean Dillon On October 9th

At the Von Braun Center Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama, on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, Dean Dillon will be honored for his incredible contribution to country music. The event, Songs & Stories of Dean Dillon, will feature an exciting performance by George Strait.

George Strait and Dean Dillon’s Long Time Collaborative Relationship

Strait and Dillon have collaborated throughout his illustrious career to create 55 songs together, 11 of which went #1. Throughout Straight’s impressive career Dillons songs stand out: “I’ve Come to Expect it From You,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” “She Let Herself Go,” and “The Best Day.”

Watch the live performance of “Easy Come, Easy Go” by George Strait here:

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The other artists confirmed to perform for the night include: Vince Gill, Ronnie Dunn, Riley Green, Justin Moore, ERNEST, Larry Fleet, Jamey Johnson, Pam Tillis, Zach Top, Mark Chesnutt, Billy Currington, Gramps Morgan, Due West, Cole Swindell, and Lee Ann Womack.

To everyone’s excitement the writer will also be picking up his guitar and preforming on the stage. Since his transition in the early 1990’s from performing artists to writer it has been increasingly rare to get a Dean Dillon performance.

When Dillon was inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame, Strait said:

“The best way to hear a Dean Dillon song is when he plays it in person, I love the way he sings. He puts a lot of feeling in these songs and when he sings them for you in person, it really comes across. When he sings them for you in person, it’s kind of hard to turn him down, and I think he knows that.”

Watch Dean Dillon perform original “The New Never Wore Off My Sweet Baby” here:

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The exciting event, Songs & Stories of Dean Dillon, is now selling tickets on their website and will be a night to remember!