Dustin Lynch
Dustin Charles Lynch (born May 14, 1985) is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Broken Bow Records. Lynch has released six albums and one EP for the label: a self-titled album in 2012, Where It's At in 2014, Current Mood in 2017, Tullahoma in 2020, Blue in the Sky in 2022 and Killed the Cowboy in 2023. He has also released seventeen singles, of which nine have reached number one on Country Airplay.
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Dustin Lynch

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- Name
- Dustin Lynch
- Birth Name
- Dustin Charles Lynch
- Born
- 14 May 1985
- Birthplace
- Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S.
- Occupation
- * Singer
- Nationality
- United States
- Fields
- country music
- Education
- Tullahoma High School
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Dustin Charles Lynch (born May 14, 1985) is an American country music singer and songwriter, signed to Broken Bow Records. Lynch has released six albums and one EP for the label: a self-titled album in 2012, Where It's At in 2014, Current Mood in 2017, Tullahoma in 2020, Blue in the Sky in 2022 and Killed the Cowboy in 2023. He has also released seventeen singles, of which nine have reached number one on Country Airplay.
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Key facts
• Name — Dustin Lynch • Birth Name — Dustin Charles Lynch • Born — 14 May 1985 • Birthplace — Tullahoma, Tennessee, U.S. • Genre — Country • Occupation — * Singer • songwriter • Instrument — * Vocals • guitar • Years Active — 2011–present • Label — Broken Bow • Website — dustinlynchmusic.com
Early life and education
Early life and education
Dustin Charles Lynch was born in Tullahoma, Tennessee, on May 14, 1985. In 2003, Lynch graduated from Tullahoma High School. In 2007, Lynch graduated from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee with a B.S. degree in biology while also playing on the school's Men's Golf Team. He said he chose Lipscomb because it is located near the Bluebird Café where he would play and learn the craft of songwriting while attending college. Although Lynch said he was interested in going to medical school, he decided to pursue a career in music.
Music career
Music career
Lynch said he started playing guitar when he was around 8 or 9 but soon abandoned it, and then picked it up again at 15. When he was 16, he performed at the Bluebird Café in Nashville on an open mic night and was well received by the audience, so he decided to start a band.
2011–2013: Dustin Lynch
2011–2013: Dustin Lynch
• Illustration — Dustin Lynch in 2013 Lynch was first signed to Valory Music Group and left to join Broken Bow Records in late 2011, following the same move by one of its executives. He released his debut single, "Cowboys and Angels" in January 2012. Lynch wrote the song with Josh Leo and Tim Nichols. That same month, Country Weekly began streaming his songs on its website. The self-titled debut album, Dustin Lynch, was released in August 2012 and reached number one on the Top Country Albums chart. The album's second single, "She Cranks My Tractor", became his second top 20 hit in early 2013. It was followed by "Wild in Your Smile", which made the top 30. Lynch co-wrote the song "Somebody Somewhere" by Dallas Smith, as well as James Wesley's 2013 single "Thank a Farmer".
2014–2015: Where It's At
2014–2015: Where It's At
• Illustration — Dustin Lynch in concert in 2015 In early 2014, Lynch released his fourth single and the lead single from his second album, "Where It's At". It became his first number one single on the Country Airplay chart in September 2014, and the album of the same name was released on September 9, 2014. "Hell of a Night", and "Mind Reader" were released to country radio as the album's second and third singles, both of which also reached number one on the Country Airplay charts.
2016–2021: Current Mood and Tullahoma
2016–2021: Current Mood and Tullahoma
"Seein' Red" was released on July 11, 2016, as the lead single from Lynch's third studio album Current Mood. It hit number one on the Country Airplay chart for the week dated February 25, 2017. "Small Town Boy" was released on March 20, 2017, as the second single. Following the album's release on September 8, 2017, "I'd Be Jealous Too" was released on October 23, 2017, as the album's third single. It peaked at number 34 on the Country Airplay chart, becoming his lowest charting single of his career. It became his first single to miss the top 10 and to miss number one since "Wild in Your Smile" in 2014. In November 2017, Lynch made an appearance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, performing his hit single "Small Town Boy". On September 18, 2018, he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. He co-wrote Brett Kissel's 2018 hit "Guitars and Gasoline". In May 2018, Lynch released the single "Good Girl". An EP entitled Ridin' Roads was released on March 8, 2019. Its title track was released to country radio, and reached number one on the Country Airplay in 2020. It would also become the second single from his fourth studio album, Tullahoma, which was released on January 17, 2020. The album's third single "Momma's House" was released to country radio on February 3, 2020. "Red Dirt, Blue Eyes" was released to country radio in Australia as the third single on March 30, 2020. A re-recorded version of "Thinking 'Bout You" featuring MacKenzie Porter was released to country radio in May 2021.
2021–2025: Blue in the Sky and Killed the Cowboy
2021–2025: Blue in the Sky and Killed the Cowboy
Ahead of his fifth studio album, Lynch released the promotional single "Tequila on a Boat" featuring Chris Lane, on May 14, 2021. The album, Blue in the Sky, was released on February 11, 2022, and features the single "Party Mode". On September 8, 2023, Lynch released the song "Killed the Cowboy" as the lead single off his sixth album of the same name; it was released on September 29, 2023. In 2024, Lynch featured on the single "Broken Heart Thing" by his labelmate Madeline Merlo.
2026–present: Clean Slate
2026–present: Clean Slate
On September 2, 2026, Lynch announced his upcoming seventh album Clean Slate. The album will be released on October 30, 2026.
Identity
Identity
Dustin Lynch is recorded as singer-songwriter, singer and musician.
Discography
• Dustin Lynch (2012) • Where It's At (2014) • Current Mood (2017) • Tullahoma (2020) • Blue in the Sky (2022) • Killed the Cowboy (2023) • Clean Slate (2026)
Awards and nominations
• Year — Association — Category — Result — Ref. • 2012 — American Country Awards — Single of the Year: New Artist – "Cowboys and Angels" • Music Video of the Year: New Artist – "Cowboys and Angels" • 2014 — Academy of Country Music Awards — Top New Artist of the Year • 2018 — CMT Music Awards — Male Video of the Year: "Small Town Boy" • 2018 — iHeartRadio Music Awards — Country Song of the Year: "Small Town Boy" • 2020 — Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) — BMI Country songwriter honoree: "Good Girl" • BMI Country Top 50: "Ridin' Roads" • 2025 — Canadian Country Music Association — Musical Collaboration of the Year – "Broken Heart Thing" (with Madeline Merlo)
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- 1.CMT.com. Dustin Lynch Rides High With "Cowboys and Angels".
- 2.Biography.
- 3.Shelburne, Craig. Dustin Lynch's College Years Paved the Way for Country Career. CMT News. September 27, 2012.
- 4.Dukes, Billy. Dustin Lynch Interview: 'Cowboys and Angels' Singer's Journey Begins and Ends at Home. Taste of Country. August 31, 2012.
- 5.McGee, Mark. Where are they now? Dustin Lynch. Lipscomb University Athletic. September 12, 2012.
- 6.Broken Bow Records Introduces Dustin Lynch. Broken Bow Records. January 17, 2012.
- 7.Meet Dustin Lynch. Country Weekly. January 18, 2012.
- 8.Betts, Stephen L. Dustin Lynch Scores No. 1 Debut Album!. The Boot. August 30, 2012.
- 9.Dauphin, Chuck. James Wesley Sets Up Debut Album With 'Thank a Farmer'. Billboard. May 27, 2013.
- 10.Casey, Jim. Dustin Lynch Announces New Album, 'Current Mood,' and Headlining Tour. Nash Country Daily. August 9, 2017.
- 11.Snapp, Lauryn. Dustin Lynch Is The Grand Ole Opry's Newest Member. iHeart Radio. September 19, 2018.
- 12.We Were That Song - Brett Kissel Releases. AllMusic.
- 13.Carr, Courtney. Dustin Lynch Drops Surprise New Single, 'Good Girl' [LISTEN]. The Boot.
- 14.Diehl, Bob. Dustin Lynch Changes Course on New 'Ridin' Roads' EP. Radio.com. March 11, 2019.
- 15.Everything We Know About Dustin Lynch's New Album, 'Tullahoma'. The Boot.
- 16.Casey, Jim. Listen to Dustin Lynch's Fiery New Single, "Momma's House". Nash Country Daily. January 15, 2020.
- 17.Destiny Media Technologies. Dustin Lynch – Red Dirt, Blue Eyes. Daily Play MPE. March 29, 2020.
- 18.Liptak, Carena. Dustin Lynch Teams With MacKenzie Porter for a Conversational New Version of 'Thinking 'Bout You' [Listen]. Taste of Country. March 20, 2021.
- 19.Dustin Lynch - Tequila On A Boat (feat. Chris Lane) [Official Music Video].
- 20.Dukes, Billy. Dustin Lynch Reveals Surprise 'Blue in the Sky' Album Due in February. Taste of Country. January 19, 2022.
- 21.WORLD PREMIERE: Dustin Lynch "Party Mode". Country 102.5. February 11, 2022.
- 22.Lorie Hollabaugh. Dustin Lynch Comes to Personal Crossroads on New LP 'Killed the Cowboy'. Music Row. September 8, 2023.
- 23.Melanson, James. MADELINE MERLO RELEASES "BROKEN HEART THING" WITH DUSTIN LYNCH. Canadian Beats Media. August 13, 2024.
- 24.Buddy Iahn. Dustin Lynch Announces Seventh Studio Album. The Music Universe. September 2, 2026.
- 25.Dustin Lynch Scores Two American Country Award Nominations For Hit Single "Cowboys And Angels". CountryMusicRocks.net. October 10, 2012.
- 26.2014 ACM Awards: Complete List of Nominations. January 29, 2014.
- 27.Winners & Nominees by Category - CMT Music Awards 2018. Cmt.com.
- 28.2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See the Full List of Nominees & Winners.
- 29.US: BMG songwriters and artists honored during SESAC, ASCAP, and BMI Country Awards in Nashville. BMG. November 20, 2019.
- 30.Hudak, Joseph. 2020 BMI Country Awards: 'Whiskey Glasses' Named Song of the Year. Rolling Stone. November 9, 2020.
- 31.2025 CCMA Award Winners. Canadian Country Music Association.
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