Dalton Dover is an up-and-coming Country Music singer/songwriter who was named a 2022 Artist to Watch by both Spotify and Country Now. Dalton joins Country Music Made Me to discuss how singing in church and to instrumental tracks on YouTube inspired his early love of music, how influential his Grandpa has been within his musical journey and what it meant to win his 5th grade talent show with a performance of Justin Bieber's "Baby".
Dalton and Brendan talk about his late brother-in-law Brandon, how important he was in helping inspire Dalton to pick up the guitar, and how a promise made in grade 8 continues to inspire Dalton in chasing his dreams of a career in Country Music. Dalton also talks about dropping out of High School in grade 11 to support his growing family and how important his family continues to be within his musical journey.
Dalton discusses his time competing on the Voice in 2019 with Blake Shelton, how motivated he was to continue his upward trajectory after being eliminated in the battle rounds, and what it's meant to have producer Matt McVaney take Dalton under his wing after seeing his Kidd G cover on TikTok.
Finally, Dalton talks about his new single Baby I Am, what Luke Combs has meant in inspiring his journey, and what the future holds in continuing to chase his dreams of Country Music stardom.
