Debbii Dawson
Debbii Dawson | |
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| Born | Deborah Dawson 1995 or 1996 (age 29–30) Hutchinson, Minnesota, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2022–present |
| Label | RCA |
| Website | debbiidawson |
Deborah Dawson, known by her stage name Debbii Dawson, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Known for her blend of pop, folk, and country music, she appeared on America's Got Talent in 2022 and signed with RCA Records in 2024.
Early life
Dawson was born in 1995 or 1996[1] and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota.[2] Her parents were touring instrumentalists, and she learned to play keyboard instruments from her father.[3][4] She was home schooled from 4th to 7th grade, and was placed in English as a Second Language classes upon returning to public school.[5] She joined the school choir as a teenager.[4] She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2011.[2]
Career
In 2022, Dawson appeared on season 17 of America's Got Talent, where she performed a cover of ABBA's "Dancing Queen".[3][6] She was eliminated in the public vote for the 55th act.[7] In July 2023, she released her debut EP, Learning.[8] She signed a publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and Unsub Publishing in March 2024.[9] In April 2024, Dawson signed with RCA Records and released her first single with the label, "Happy World".[10] She supported Orville Peck's 2024 North American Stampede Tour.[11][12] She released her second EP, How to Be Human, in June 2024.[13] She featured on Peck's August 2024 album Stampede, on the song "Back At Your Door".[14]
Musical style
Dawson has cited artists including Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, ABBA, and Queen as influences on her music.[15]
Discography
Extended plays
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References
- ^ Mosk, Mitch (July 24, 2025). ""I'm a weird girl who makes weird music for weird people": Inside Debbii Dawson's Magical Musical World". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ a b Nelson, Joe (July 28, 2022). "Minnesota's Debbii Dawson wows judges on 'America's Got Talent'". Bring Me The News. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Donelson, Marcy. "Debbii Dawson". AllMusic. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ a b Welsh, Daniel (October 11, 2025). "'I Can Tell You're Weird, Lean Into It': How Debbii Dawson Became The Next Big Thing In Pop". HuffPost UK. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Bell, Crystal (August 18, 2025). "Immerse yourself in Debbii Dawson's peculiar pop fantasy". NME. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (August 2, 2022). "'AGT' Contestant Debbii Dawson Impresses With 'Own Version' of 'Dancing Queen'". Billboard. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ^ Dixon, Marcus James (August 10, 2022). "'America's Got Talent' announces 55th and final live show act: It's comedian Jordan Conley". Gold Derby. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Learning – Debbii Dawson". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Paine, Andre (March 12, 2024). "Warner Chappell and Katy Perry's Unsub Publishing Sign Debbii Dawson". Music Week. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ "RCA Inks Debbii Dawson". Hits Daily Double. April 23, 2024. Archived from the original on June 30, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Strauss, Matthew (April 5, 2024). "Orville Peck Announces Tour, Shares New Video With Willie Nelson". Pitchfork. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ Hatfield, Amanda (April 2, 2024). "Orville Peck announces North American tour with Nikki Lane, Jaime Wyatt, Durand Jones & more". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "How to Be Human – Debbii Dawson". AllMusic. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (July 8, 2024). "Orville Peck Rides Back In With New Duets Collection 'Stampede'". MusicRow. Retrieved March 8, 2026.
- ^ "Debbii Dawson Doesn't Want To End Up Like Emily Dickinson". Popdust. August 7, 2024. Retrieved March 8, 2026.