bio of Steve Dean

Steve Dean has written six #1 hits including Song of the Year “Watching You” for Rodney Atkins; “Round About Way” for George Strait; “Walk On” for Reba McEntire; “Southern Star” for Alabama; “It Takes a Little Rain” for the Oak Ridge Boys; and “Hearts Aren’t Made to Break” for Lee Greenwood. Steve was raised in Little Rock, Arkansas on a steady diet of Beatles, Byrds and Eagles, with early influences of Buck Owens, Roger Miller and Johnny Cash. After earning a degree in advertising. Steve moved to Nashville to pursue his songwriting dream. He also spent several years as a touring artist in Europe with a duo called “James/Dean”.

Steve’s songs have been recorded by Joe Nichols, Craig Morgan, Lee Ann Womack, Dierks Bentley, John Michael Montgomery and numerous other artists. To date, Steve has earned 10 BMI Songwriting Awards. Steve is a great storyteller and the audience has the unique experience of hearing the stories behind the hit songs.