{
  "id": 11227225,
  "title": "Teenage Singer-Guitarist and Country Up-and-Comer Colton Dawson Is Bringing Back the ’80s With His Neo-Traditional Sound",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/teenage-singer-guitarist-and-country-up-and-comer-colton-dawson-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:55:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/country/colton-dawson-billboard-october-country-up-and-comer-1236351874/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Colton Dawson, a 19-year-old country singer-guitarist from Chandler, Arizona, is rekindling the 1980s spirit with his neo-traditional sound. Dawson has been making waves in the country music scene, captivating fans with his debut single \"Might Be In It\" and co-written ballad \"It's Gonna Rain.\" Raised in a musical household, Dawson started playing guitar at age 10 and later formed a duo with his father, performing over 500 shows across the area during his high school years. After gaining attention on TikTok with his cover of Jake Worthington's \"Ain't Got You to Hold,\" Dawson signed with Warner Records Nashville and began collaborating with musicians like Aaron Watson and Grammy-winning producer Chuck Ainlay. His debut album is slated to be released soon. Dawson's dream collaboration would be opening for George Strait, and he admires the blues legend Stevie Ray Vaughan. In his free time, Dawson enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors, following a family tradition of pursuing unconventional careers.",
  "summary": "Dawson opens up about singing for Randy Travis, amassing his enviable guitar collection and working on his debut album.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}