25 year old Dylan Gossett has been making his mark lately. A country singer-songwriter from Texas, he’s recently captured the hearts of people worldwide on TikTok with his viral hit “Coal” which has achieved a whopping 70+ million views on the platform. You might recognise his raw lyricism and acoustic melodies, but in light of his upcoming Christchurch show this December, now is the time to brush up on your Gossett knowledge with these things to know.
1. He writes all his own music from his bedroom
Gossett’s music is clearly from the soul. It’s undeniable that the passion and emotion is overflowing in his tracks, and this has been something he emphasises often. Like many successful songwriters, Gossett prides himself on being “able to create a story” for the listener, and visualise the song “like a movie in his head.” This connection to real-life experiences is part of why his music is so adored.
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2. He’s recently announced a tour which features both Australia and New Zealand
Gossett has let the news drop: his highly successful tour will be expanding to Australia and NZ, playing a one-off show in Christchurch this December 13. With the venues almost already at capacity, fans are excited to get some of Gossett down under. He’s just finished a run in the US, UK & Europe through the summer/fall seasons, and now the new dates span a whopping 7 shows. Listeners can find tickets through LiveNation.
3. Dylan’s most recent single is a tear-jerker
On October 11, Gossett released his most recent single, ‘Tree Birds’ – and with it, he’s once again taken flight. ‘Tree Birds’ is an authentic, vivid and reflective tune that showcases his storytelling talent. With a mid-tempo rhythm that feels like a leisurely drive on country roads, ‘Tree Birds’ is one of Gossett’s strongest performances yet in his career. By showcasing his authenticity in this fashion, Gossett will no doubt captivate new audiences as he proves his readiness to soar.
4. He’s just teased a new potential single on social media too
Social media followers got an early tease of a potential new release a few days ago. A video uploaded of Gossett with his guitar singing lyrics like “winter’s here in the breeze babe / you’d remember what you’d say?” hints at another single which may soon land on streaming platforms. It seems that this track may continue his pattern of seasonal and nature-inspired themes in his music.
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5. He’s been touring with some big names recently
Gossett’s also been busy on the road. Supporting Wyatt Flores and Brent Cobb, alongside a performance of the national anthem, these experiences have certainly provided him with some new fans. He’s also got an upcoming tour with Kolby Cooper in November, and will soon make his festival debut at Austin’s legendary SXSW. Plus, earlier this year, he supported Noah Kahan on the We’ll All Be Here Forever tour.
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6. His favorite song to play live is either ‘Coal’ or ‘Flip A Coin’
It makes sense that performing ‘Coal’ is an experience up there for Dylan considering the virality of the song, but he said in a recent interview ‘Flip A Coin’ is also a highlight. Dylan described it as “fun to play” due to its stripped back nature, and it’s one of his favourites to date overall. Written over 2 years, Dylan starts the track with the contemplative, hopeful line ‘let’s flip a coin, heads for north/tails for south.’ ‘Flip A Coin’ is ultimately about the small things that make life exciting, and the mundane activities which these moments can be composed of.
7. He has many sources of inspiration
While one of his original inspirations was Ed Sheeran (classic), Dylan considers a wide range of artists to have influenced his work. These include Alan Jackson, the Eagles, Scorpions and Turnpike Troubadours to name a few.
8. One of his hits was inspired by his wedding day
Dylan got married in early 2023, and his romantic single ‘Beneath Oak Trees’ was inspired by that special day. The pair got married at Inspiring Oaks Ranch in Texas, and a huge oak tree was hanging over the altar. With the most moving lyric undoubtedly being “just take my hand and be with me my dear,” there’s no doubt the song serves as a beautiful tribute to the pair’s ongoing love.
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9. Before he pursued music full time, he worked in Formula 1
During college, Dylan took a job in the Operations team of Circuit of the Americas. While it’s very different to what he does now, it can’t be argued that Formula 1 is an interesting secondary passion to have.
10. Dylan started out on Youtube
Dylan currently has over 60K subscribers on the popular video platform. Before he took to TikTok and blew up, he initiated his online presence there. Based on his success on YT, this is what led to his expansion to other platforms later. He’s also just recently passed 500k followers on Instagram – an impressive achievement for sure!
Dylan Gossett’s debut EP No Better Time is out now. Listen below!
