Nashville,
TN (November 20, 2014) – Rising country star Billy Dawson always
dreamed of playing the Dallas Cowboy stadium as a football player but
little did he know after 25 years he would be playing the stadium as a
musical artist. His childhood dream will come true when he plays a 45
minute set in West Plaza’s Miller Lite Stage at the Dallas Cowboys
Stadium on November 27th. The full band performance will kick off
Salvation Army’s pre-game show for the Thanksgiving day battled between
the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Other entertainment at the
game includes LeeAnn Womack performing the national anthem and Pitbull
entertaining during half-time.
“My
mom was praying the other day and the Lord reminded her of my desire to
play for the Dallas Cowboys when I was a child. She told me the story
and it brought back memories of the time we went to a Cowboys game and I
was able to play on the field. It was so exhilarating running down the
field and making a touchdown,” says Dawson. “I am pumped and
overwhelmed to be performing a concert at one of my favorite places. I’m
so thankful and blessed for this incredible opportunity God has given
me.”
Dallas
Cowboys fans may be familiar with Dawson’s music as two of his songs
have been blasted over the loud speakers at games this season. “Go To
Guy,” written by Amy Jack, Eddie Galan, Diana Williamson and Dawson and
“Born To Lead,” the official theme song of the 2013 Lombardi awards,
written by Amy Jack, Gannon Adams and Dawson, have became fan favorites
at stadiums across the country including the world famous Cowboys
Stadium, “Born To Lead” is availble now on iTunes. Thousands of people
are expected to be in attendance. Mega group Rascal Flatts recently
graced the same stage for a concert.
Lacy Leigh Photography and Saylor Productions will be onsite to document the concert.
About Billy Dawson
Billy
Dawson is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, entertainer, author and
motivational speaker. He was recently named Nashville Independent Music
Awards’ Artist of the Year, Best Country Male Vocalist and Best Country
Live Performer.
He
is currently in the studio working with Grammy award winning writer and
producer Skidd Mills on a new album to be released in 2015.
Last
year Billy penned the theme song “Born to Lead” for the CBS Sports
Network Lombardi Awards and has his songs playing in stadiums nationwide
for the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL.
Dawson
has shared the stage with artists including Lee Brice, Aaron Lewis,
Craig Morgan, Lady Antebellum, Thompson Square, One Republic, John
Hiatt, Skillet, Five For Fighting, Colt Ford, Charlie Louvin and Cross
Canadian Ragweed.
Songwriting
heavyweight Rivers Rutherford, who penned hits such as When I Get Where
I’m Going (Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton), Real Good Man (Tim McGraw),
These Are My People (Rodney Atkins) is a longtime supporter and mentor
for Dawson.
The
last 2 years, Dawson was invited to be part of the Pat and Emmitt Smith
charities celebrity golf tournament as a celebrity along with other
celebs Darius Rucker, Marcus Allen, Eric Dickerson, Alfonso Ribiero,
Anthony Anderson, Michael Irvin, Jay Novacek, David Justice, Daryl
Johnston, Trent Richardson amongst others. He was also invited to be a
celebrity softball player in the Roger Clemens Celebrity Slam for
charity at Minute Maid Park home of the Houston Astros where he and Toby
Keith entertained.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Dawson is the author of You Never Know,
the first book in a series of children’s books focusing bullying,
racism and other societal issues involving children (which is now
available here (www.amzn.com/069228610.) He brings his book to life when
he speaks at schools about the importance of respect and love in
everyday life.
He
was the winner of the 2010 “Get Discovered” (iHeart Radio/Clear
Channel) National Competition and was featured live on the iconic Jerry
Lewis MDA telethon in Las Vegas and on the airwaves for over four
million viewers. He was included in iTunes/Tunecore best of Country 2010
album featuring Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford.
