Incendiary New Track Available Now
Three-Month-Old On The Back Of My Dreams Lands On “Best Album” Lists
Fan Favorite Single “Heavens To Betsy” Climbing Through Top 40 at Country Radio
NASHVILLE, TN (December 6, 2024) – Even after the incredible success of his highly-praised new album On The Back Of My Dreams (released just this September), PLATINUM-selling singer-songwriter Jackson Dean proves he is all gas, no brakes with the release of a brand new adrenaline-tinged wayfaring track, “Still Ragin’,” out now via Big Machine Records. Blending his rebellious edge with the worn and weathered vocals that have become his signature, Dean delivers a rockin’ song that captures the essence of a life lived in perpetual motion. Written by Dean alongside Luke Dick and Ryan Tyndell, “Still Ragin’” combines the layered vocals with high-intensity drums and Southern Rock electric guitar, taking listeners on a high-speed journey from town to town, chasing the next thrill. With its pulse-pounding energy and unrelenting roving spirit, “Still Ragin’” leaves no doubt: Jackson Dean is a fireball, charging ahead at full speed with no plans of slowing down.
Listen to “Still Ragin’” HERE
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“Still Ragin’” comes exactly three months to the day since the release of On The Back Of My Dreams, which has been praised by several critics as one of the best albums of the year. Hailed as “one of the most substantial collections of the year,” Holler included it on its 25 Best Country Music Albums of 2024 and Taste Of Country included it in its list of the Top 10 Country Albums of 2024, saying it is “worthy of relisten after relisten.” The critically acclaimed project was crafted as a concept album that takes listeners on an existential journey from light to dark, that explores themes of freedom, mortality, identity, consciousness, the subconscious and the chasing of dreams—revealing Jackson Dean as a man dreaming of truly living— and truly living that dream. At the center point of the album is the fan-favorite-turned single, “Heavens To Betsy” – which is currently climbing through the Top 40 at Country radio. “Still Ragin’” with its independent spirit nestles in seamlessly amongst Dean’s catalog, blending the rowdy identity of “Daddy Raised” with the nomadic heart of Dean’s debut “Don’t Come Lookin’,” which appeared in Yellowstone and earned Dean his first No. 1 and PLATINUM record.
“Still Ragin’” details the life of a man on the move in pursuit of his dreams and as the lyrics suggest, Jackson will continue to “wind up in another town” throughout 2025. Upgrading from jetsetter to a globetrotter, Dean recently announced his first-ever headlining European Tour (On The Back Of My Dreams European Tour) with more dates being added in the future. Tickets and more information can be found at www.jacksondeanmusic.com.
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ABOUT JACKSON DEAN: One of Nashville’s most intriguing artists with his strong gravel-toned vocals, wayward spirit, intentional songwriting and overall mystique, the fast-rising singer/songwriter Jackson Dean is quickly earning a reputation for his impressive live show and thought-provoking, lyric-driven music. The young talent burst on the scene in 2022, showing people how real music can be with his atmospheric, musically-forward debut album Greenbroke that featured his PLATINUM debut single, “Don’t Come Lookin’” (which became the fastest debut to reach No. 1 in 2022 and cemented Jackson as the youngest solo male Country artist to reach the top of the charts with a debut) and his GOLD certified Top 10 follow up single “Fearless (The Echo).” The demand for Jackson skyrocketed after landing on Pandora’s Ten for 2023 (all genre), Spotify’s Hot Country Artists to Watch 2023, Apple Music’s Country Risers, the CMT Listen Up class of 2023, CRS New Faces 2023, Amazon Music’s 2023 Breakthrough Artists to Watch: Country Class as well as a slew of other artist to watch lists and nominations. A vocalist who truly thrives on stage (as evident in his Live From The Ryman album), the Maryland native has leaned hard into touring, wowing audiences and building a passionate fanbase that connects on a deeper level. Because of that connection and crowd passion, his live show stand out “Heavens to Betsy” has evolved to become his latest Top 40-and-climbing single—and lead track from his “..near-perfect follow-up” (American Songwriter) sophomore album On The Back Of My Dreams, which landed on several “Best Albums of 2024” lists (Holler, Taste of Country and more).
Embarking on an impressive and bold new chapter, the 24-year-old old soul recently delivered a textured, experiential body of work, that is layered in meanings, giving listeners plenty to ruminate on. Each song, born from a daydream vision, together takes you on an emotional journey and completes the concept of the album: Jackson Dean is a man dreaming of truly living—and truly living that dream. The multi-instrumentalist and skilled artisan whose pastimes include making leather goods, wood-burned art and disappearing into the woods to sleep under the stars, brings a sense of adventure to his craft. Constructing big transcendental, swelling songs that demand an equally bone-shaking vocal performance, across On The Back Of My Dreams, Dean delivers an aspirational and captivating vocal performance that is striking, distinctive and stimulating, with both swagger and intellect.
Following an early career of local performances in his hometown, Jackson has joined tours and bills with superstar acts like Toby Keith, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Brooks & Dunn, Lee Brice, HARDY and Brothers Osborne.
