Tx2Tn Podcast Ep85 with Summer Dean
Summer Dean is a Texas-based country music singer-songwriter known for her raw, honest songwriting style and captivating live performances. Born into a blue-collar ranching family northwest of Dallas, Dean transitioned from a teaching career to music in her late 30s and has since gained momentum with her break-out 2021 album "Bad Romantic" and her latest release "The Biggest Life". Her music often explores themes of relationships, vulnerability and everyday life, resonating with audiences and critics alike.
Some of her notable achievements include :
• Awards and Recognition:
○ Texas Country Music Awards Female Artist of the Year
○ Ameripolitan Awards Honky Tonk Female of the Year
○ Selected as "One of Five Females Essential to the Future of Country Music" by The Recording Academy/Grammy’s
• Tours and Performances:
○ Has toured with notable country artists like Colter Wall, Marty Stuart, Asleep at the Wheel and Charley Crockett
○ Performed at festivals in Australia, including Out On The Weekend and Groundwater
• Music Style:
○ Described as having a "rawness and reality" that sets her apart as a songwriter of substance
○ Blends traditional Texas honky-tonk and Western swing with emotional storytelling