Devin Dawson - 'Dark Horse' (Official Music Video)

Devin Dawson - "Dark Horse" (Official Music Video)


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Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville breakout Devin Dawson co-wrote every track on his outstanding debut album Dark Horse, which exploded out of the gate in 2018 arriving Top 3 and Top 5 on Billboard’s Country Albums Charts. Produced by Jay Joyce, it features his current single “Dark Horse” alongside the Gold-certified hit “All On Me.” Dawson has been honored with multiple award nominations including ACM’s “New Male Artist” award, CMT Music’s “Breakthrough Video of the Year” award and Radio Disney Music’s “Best New Country Artist,” recently winning MusicRow’s “Breakthrough Artist-Writer” award. The Nor-Cal native has made numerous national TV appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, ELLEN, TODAY and twice on Late Night with Seth Meyers. He has received overwhelming critical praise from outlets such as Billboard, Huffington Post, Entertainment Weekly, People, ELLE, The Tennessean, AXS, HITS and more. Dawson spent last year on tour with Tim McGraw & Faith Hill.

Music video by Devin Dawson. ©2017 Atlantic Recording Corporation.

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[DevinDawson]

Thanks to everyone who tuned in during the premiere. I hope you all love the video! Here are answers to some of your questions from the live chat…

[edjm]

They need to put this back on the radio.

[tripsleft]

"No I don't go to church, can't quote a bible verse, I couldn't sing a Psalm, that don't mean that I don't talk to Jesus". That hit home

[DevinDawson]

Maggie James: What was the idea behind making this video come together?

Honestly it was mostly the brain child of the director Justin Clough. He wanted to highlight the parallels between an interrogation room & a recording studio. Both places people confess their stories. I loved the grit and honesty to the story & how it related to the song, & my own confession of my truth. The day we shot it was a long day, but there was magic on set the whole time. I’m so proud of the entire team and the way this video came out. Definitely the best visual project I’ve ever been a part of. Stoked for it to finally be in the world.

[DevinDawson]

Myfriendkaty: what do the numbers 11317 mean?

Dark Horse was written on 1/13/17 so I wanted to incorporate that somewhere in the video. Justin (the director) asked me if there was any number of significance for the mugshot – and it just so happened to fit perfectly. (If you look at the calendar on the police desk next to the typewriter, I actually turned it to Jan 13th too…)

[DevinDawson]

Kyle Wrenn: What’s the next song you want to make a video for?

Man, I would make a video for any song on the album. I think it could be cool to do one for every song and make a visual album. Off the top of my head I think dip would make a really cool visual. Although, hopefully the next official music video you see from me is a new song…. :)

[andyjason]

Love how he stands up at "I'm a little more, I'm a dark horse" after the interrogation. It's like he's worked something out in that confession/testimony that builds the truth and confidence up in him to accept not only what he's been through, but how that shaped him into the unique “last-round fighter dark horse” he sings about. Great music video and great song....those things don't always pair up. The melody is perfect, the lyrics are bomb. Just great art right here. I'm so sad to have missed his Q&A 3 years ago (I just discovered this gem last month!). Always nice finding new artists!

[alanavillalobos]

Me and my dad have listened to this song since it came out, it’s now his second time fighting cancer and this is still one of the songs we listen to all the time. This song really hits a place in my heart that no other song has been able to do so thank you for releasing such a masterpiece

[itsjay]

This is my all time favorite song. I never related so much to a song in My life.

[DevinDawson]

Maggie James: What was it like shooting for this music video?

This video was easier than normal. Its my story so I really just leaned into myself to find the right emotion. We started the day around noon and actually shot the studio scenes (last scenes of the video) first so I would be fresh. By the time the video was wrapped around midnight, we shot the opening scene & I was tired and beat up from the day – so it worked perfectly. Overall Justin (the director) & his crew & I had worked together before and had formed a great friendship, so the chemistry on set was perfect.

[ashleyanderson]

This song has become an anthem. For people who can relate to the core. Thanks Devin for writing this song and being so raw with your lyrics! 🖤

[kaitlynwise]

This song pierces my soul in the best way possible

[rebajohnson]

I'm not self conscious, just concious of myself! Great lyrics..

[noraisyahpadzil]

This was the last song in his album. It's been two years. I need a new album from Devin Dawson! *love from Malaysia

[Cooksma-rlzr]

A cowboy friend from the USA introduced me to Devin. He’s now my go to☺. This is my favourite track, lyrics are beautiful, warm wishes from England from a wannabe cowgirl😘

[zombie]

I can not even begin to tell you how this touched. At this time in my life right now. Appreciate you, your voice is amazing, Thank you

[Thekhajjah]

This song always puts fire in the wife and I. It is our anthem. We will continue to fight for the lives of the lost. Thank you for this amazing song!

[davidavasquez]

I was never much of a country fan until I found this album 👌🏽 nice job

[JacksonDreyer]

Didn’t know what to expect for this music video, but MAN. This was brilliant stuff, Dev. Way to go Justin and the whole team!

[Matt_H]

Finally a video. This song hits me right in the heart. Way to go Devin