Jackson Dean
Gravel-voiced Maryland native writing country with a dark, cinematic edge, and 'Don't Come Lookin'' was just the opener.
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About Jackson Dean
Jackson Dean is a country artist from Odenton, MD.
Jackson Dean Nicholson was born in Odenton, Maryland, in 2000. At Arundel High School he played defensive end on the football team, and a video of him singing the national anthem before a game in his senior year spread widely online. After graduating he moved to Nashville to pursue music.
He wrote songs with Casey Beathard and Luke Dick and opened shows for Kane Brown, Jake Owen and Brothers Osborne before signing to Big Machine Records in 2021. His first release for the label was a self-titled EP featuring the song "Wings."
"Don't Come Lookin'" came out as his debut single in February 2022, followed the next month by his debut album, Greenbroke. The song reached No. 3 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and appeared in an episode of Yellowstone, and Dean went on to open Brooks & Dunn's Reboot tour that year.
His second album, On the Back of My Dreams, followed in September 2024, led by the single "Heavens to Betsy." An earlier Greenbroke single, "Fearless (The Echo)," continued to climb the airplay chart into 2024.
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What festivals is Jackson Dean playing in 2027?
Jackson Dean is booked at 3 festivals we cover: C2C London 2027, C2C Glasgow 2027, C2C Manchester 2027.
Is Jackson Dean on tour?
Yes. Jackson Dean has 6 shows listed, from Anderson, SC on Nov 12, 2026 to Indianapolis, IN on Dec 12, 2026, plus 3 festivals on the page above.
Is Jackson Dean playing C2C London 2027?
Yes, Jackson Dean is on the C2C London 2027 lineup, March 12–14, 2027 at The O2, London, UK. They play Friday, March 12.
Is Jackson Dean playing C2C Glasgow 2027?
Yes, Jackson Dean is on the C2C Glasgow 2027 lineup, March 12–14, 2027 at OVO Hydro, Glasgow, UK. They play Sunday, March 14.
Is Jackson Dean playing C2C Manchester 2027?
Yes, Jackson Dean is on the C2C Manchester 2027 lineup, March 12–14, 2027 at AO Arena, Manchester, UK. They play Saturday, March 13.
Where is Jackson Dean from?
Jackson Dean is from Odenton, MD.
What was Jackson Dean's first album?
Jackson Dean's first album was Greenbroke (2022). The latest is Magnolia Sage (2026).
What kind of music does Jackson Dean play?
Jackson Dean plays country.
What festivals has Jackson Dean played before?
Jackson Dean has played Country Calling 2026, Country Thunder Arizona 2026.