Dylan Schneider (born October 9, 1999) is an American country music singer and songwriter. He self-released his debut extended play, Wannabe in August 2016. Labelled "Country Music's Next Rising Star" by Billboard, Schneider has landed two EPs in the Top 20 of the magazine's Heatseekers Albums chart in under a year without a label to support them.[2]
Dylan Schneider | |
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| Born | October 9, 1999 Terre Haute, Indiana, United States |
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| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Website | Official website |
In the following years, Schneider released a series of EPs, secured a publishing deal, and toured with artists such as Florida Georgia Line and Morgan Wallen. Schneider's achievements include two RIAA-certified Gold records and a Top 5 hit as a songwriter with Dustin Lynch’s “Momma’s House.”
Career
editSchneider was a fan of pop and hip hop music as a child, but later became attracted to the storytelling aspect of country music and began singing at the age of 14.[3] After meeting Brett Eldredge at a concert in the singer's hometown (Paris, Illinois), Schneider was invited onstage by Eldredge to perform a song during the latter's performance in Terre Haute.[3] He then began writing and performing songs both around Indiana and in Nashville, Tennessee. Between 2014 and 2016, Schneider posted a number of videos to YouTube of him performing cover versions of popular country songs, which earned him attention online.[2] The first video was posted on May 18, 2014.[4]
Schneider released his debut EP, Wannabe, on August 19, 2016.[5] His second EP, 17, was released the day after Schneider's seventeenth birthday and reached number 37 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.[3] In February 2017, Schneider released his first radio single, "You Heard Wrong".[2][6] He released his third EP, Spotlight's on You, on April 14, 2017.[7] The record sold enough copies propelling the EP into the Top 10 of the Heatseekers Albums chart. Schneider released his fourth EP, Whole Town Talk, in August 2019. The EP was released by Interscope Records through a partnership with Round Here Records; an independent label founded by Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of the Florida Georgia Line who also co-wrote several of the new tracks. It was also announced Schneider would join Florida Georgia Line for select dates of their Can’t Say I Ain’t Country Tour alongside Dan + Shay, Morgan Wallen, and Canaan Smith.[8]
On July 21, 2021, Schneider signed with BBR Music Group.[1]
With over 2 million social media followers, Schneider experienced a surge in popularity, gaining more than 500,000 followers within a few months. His music career has garnered over 388 million on-demand streams.
As a songwriter, Schneider achieved a Top 5 hit with Dustin Lynch’s “Momma’s House"; He also holds two RIAA-certified Gold records, underscoring his achievements in the industry.
In 2023, Schneider was recognized as the "Next Big Thing" by MusicRow, highlighting his emergence in the country music scene. Additionally, he was named a "Breakthrough Artist to Watch" by Amazon Music and an "Artist to Watch" by Pandora.
In September of 2024, Schneider will embark on his headlining "Bad Decisions" Tour, featuring MaRynn Taylor. This tour follows his appearances on several tours, including Kane Brown’s "In the Air" Tour, Luke Bryan’s "Mind of a Country Boy" Tour, and Mitchell Tenpenny’s "Woke Up In A Dream" Tour. The "Bad Decisions" Tour is set to kick off in Vancouver, BC, on September 30, 2024.
Discography
edit| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Wannabe - EP | August 19, 2016 | Dylan Schneider |
| 17 - EP | October 9, 2016 | |
| Spotlight's On You - EP | April 14, 2017 | |
| Whole Town Talk - EP [9] | August 23, 2019 | Interscope Records |
| College Town - EP | March 18, 2022 | BBR Music Group |
| Ain't Missin' You - Single | September 16, 2022 | |
| Bad Decisions - EP | April 26, 2024 | BBR Music Group |
| Puzzled - Album | September 27, 2024 | BBR Music Group |
Radio Singles
edit| Title | Year | Peak Chart Position | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country Airplay [10] | |||
| "How Does It Sound"[11] | 2018 | 45 | |
| "Ain't Missin' You" | 2023 | — |
References
edit- ^ a b "Dylan Schneider Signs with BBR Music Group". 21 July 2021.
- ^ a b c Dauphin, Chuck (February 6, 2017). "Dylan Schneider is Country Music's Next Rising Star". Billboard. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ a b c Deming, Mark. "Dylan Schneider | Biography & History". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ DylanSchneiderMusic (May 18, 2014). "Bottoms Up by Brantley Gilbert Cover - Dylan Schneider" (video). YouTube. Google. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Wannabe - EP: Dylan Schneider: MP3 Downloads". Amazon Music. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ Horton, Carrie (February 13, 2017). "Who Is Dylan Schneider? 5 Things You Need to Know". The Boot. Townsquare Media. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Spotlight's on You - EP: Dylan Schneider: MP3 Downloads". Amazon Music. Retrieved April 25, 2017.
- ^ Laffer, Lauren (23 August 2019). "DYLAN SCHNEIDER DROPS 'WHOLE TOWN TALK' EP WITH SUPPORT FROM FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE'S ROUND HERE RECORDS". Sounds Like Nashville. Retrieved 2019-08-23.
- ^ Laffer, Lauren (August 23, 2019). "Dylan Schneider Drops 'Whole Town Talk' EP With Support From Florida Georgia Line's Round Here Records". Sounds Like Nashville.
- ^ "Dylan Schneider Chart History: Country Airplay". Billboard. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
- ^ "Single Releases : MusicRow". MusicRow. Archived from the original on June 6, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2018.
- ^ "American certifications – Dylan Schneider". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 22, 2023.