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Kelly Clarkson Nails Cover of Jackson Dean Song ‘Don’t Come Lookin”

Kelly Clarkson has helped make a name for several artists, by covering their songs on her daytime talk show, and now Jackson Dean is getting that treatment. We are so…

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Jackson Dean will be at Stars & Guitars in November, and he’s a star on the rise. Kelly Clarkson covered his latest hit on her show this week!

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Kelly Clarkson has helped make a name for several artists, by covering their songs on her daytime talk show, and now Jackson Dean is getting that treatment.

We are so excited to be getting closer and closer to our 10th anniversary Stars & Guitars show! We hope you're able to join us November 14th at the Crown Coliseum!

Our lineup is all set with some incredible stars that are sure to entertain! Russell Dickerson, Parker McCollum, Michael Ray, Lauren Alaina, Joe Nichols, and newcomer Jackson Dean!

Jackson's debut single to country radio, "Don't Come Lookin'", is currently at No. 6 on the chart! And we could not be more proud of his accomplishments this last year!

The rising star has managed to get Clarkson's attention. Kelly often covers other artists songs on her daytime talk show, and this time she has covered Jackson! Check this out!


Jackson Dean 2022 Stars & Guitars Fayetteville

Fayetteville Stars & Guitars 2022 Artist: Jackson Dean

Fayetteville, we are so excited to celebrate 10 years of Stars & Guitars with you this year, and our SECOND artist for 2022 is a fantastic newcomer you've heard on KML this year, Jackson Dean!

If you've watched Yellowstone, you've probably heard Jackson too. His smash hit song "Don't Come Lookin'" was featured on an episode this year. Dean joins Russell Dickerson so far in our 2022 Stars & Guitars lineup.

Complete Stars & Guitars coverage is here. Tickets on sale August 26 at 10 a.m., with presale August 25. Sign up for the All-Access Club HERE to get the presale code.

Let's take a look at everything you need to know about Jackson Dean!

The Artist

Jackson Dean 2022 Stars & Guitars Fayetteville

Who is Jackson Dean

Odenton, Maryland native Jackson Dean is a singer/songwriter known for his old school, gritty style of Country.

Mature beyond his years, Jackson has a daring and carefree spirit, having moved out at 18 years old to live in a cinderblock, concrete floor, one-room shack on the back of his grandfather’s property with no heat and no plumbing. Bringing that same sense of adventure to his songwriting, Jackson writes both independently and alongside outliers like Luke Dick, classic writers like Casey Beathard and everyone in between.

Following the release of his debut collection JACKSON DEAN out now via Big Machine Records, Jackson continues to show people how real music can be with atmospheric, musically-forward album GREENBROKE. Featured on the soundtrack for Netflix’s The Ice Road and in an episode of Paramount Network’s Yellowstone, the stomping “Don’t Come Lookin’” is making its mark as his first single at Country radio.

Following an early career of local performances in his hometown, Jackson has joined bills with superstar acts like Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Kane Brown, Jake Owen and Brothers Osborne.

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The Music

Jackson Dean's Biggest Hit

We've already talked about it, but this new artist came out STRONG with his first hit, "Don't Come Lookin." The song has been featured on Yellowstone, and

"I wanted to write the songs that I felt," Dean said in a recent press release. "I wanted music that showed how I feel. Even when I was a little kid, when I'd leave the house to go run through the woods, I'd tell my Mom, 'If I don't come back, don’t come lookin'..."

Take a listen here!

Social Media and Fun

A look behind the scenes at Jackson Dean and his social presence.

Jackson Dean on Social Media

Everything about Jackson Dean is genuine and fun. This TikTok video has over 1.6 million views, showing him having a little fun doing some wood burning.

Jackson Dean Quiz

Here's some of our favorite photos of Jackson Dean!