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Dean Dillon (born Larry Dean Flynn; March 26, 1955) is an American country musician and songwriter. Between 1982 and 1993, he recorded six studio albums on various labels, and charted several singles on the Billboard country charts.
Learn about Dean Dillon, a songwriter and performer who has written or co-written 76 songs for George Strait, including 11 number 1 hits. Discover his early career, his collaborations, his awards and his influences.
- “Tennessee Whiskey” From Chris Stapleton’s 'Traveller' (2015) Stapleton’s version of this song gets top billing because it helped launch a beloved-in-Nashville songwriter to superstardom as an artist, but it’s just one of three classic renditions of Dillon’s greatest co-write.
- “Nobody in His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her” From George Strait’s '#7' (1986) Picking just one song from the endless list of great Dillon co-writes in Strait’s catalog is only a step below picking a favorite child.
- “Miami, My Amy” From Keith Whitley’s 'LA to Miami' (1985) This breakthrough single for the bluegrass prodigy-turned-country hitmaker’s short yet storied career comes from a trio of songwriters: Dillon, country legend Hank Cochran and frequent Dillon collaborator Royce Porter.
- “What Would Your Memories Do” From Vern Gosdin’s 'There Is a Season' (1984) One of the best country vocalists of the past 40 years teamed up with one of the genre’s best storytellers a few times, from bartender’s choice “Set ‘Em Up Joe” to this overlooked tale of relentless heartache.
Contact. Songs Written by Dean Dillon. Alabama – Mountain Music. Brooks & Dunn – Waitin’ On Sundown. David Allan Coe – Tennessee Whiskey. Gary Stewart – Brand New. George Jones – Shine On. George Strait – #7. George Strait – Always Never the Same.
Explore the life and music of Dean Dillon, a member of the 2020 class of Country Music Hall of Fame inductees, and a successful and influential songwriter wh...
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Dean Dillon is a prolific and influential songwriter who has penned hits for George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Chris Stapleton, and many others. Learn about his life, career, and songs in this biography and video.