As current single “Giving Up On That” continues climbing the charts, MusicRow-dubbed “master country talent,” Dalton Dover releases a new Friday night anthem with “Night To Go” via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records.

“When I heard this song for the first time, it took me back to being a kid. This is the kind of music I grew up listening to,” shares Dover. “I wanted to do something that would make my ‘90s Country heroes proud.”

Written by Cole Taylor, Trea Landon, Shane Minor and Michael Carter, “Night To Go” is a nostalgic ‘90s barn burner with copious steel guitar, as Dover showcases his powerful voice and delivers the perfect night in the country:

It ain’t parking with your buddies at the same ol’ bar

Drinking all the same ol’ drinks

It ain’t hangin’ at the house all by yourself

Staring at a football game

Well there’s a million different ways to burn some moonlight

But if you asked me there ain’t nothing like

Pick her up at seven, she climbs on in

Ride around a little to a country song

Pull into that county line and go

And go and get our cold beer on

Lean in for a kiss underneath the stars

Til the sun shows up, just hold her close

That’s about as good as a good ol’ boy

Would ever want a night to go

Dover’s first official single “Giving Up On That” debuted as the most-added song at Country radio, with MusicRow calling it “a solid winner,” boasting, “this power ballad of regret and yearning gives him a super showcase for his dynamic, whisper-to-a-scream vocal ability,” and of Dover, “make this man a star.”

Ahead of Mother’s Day, the Georgia native paid tribute to his mother with “I Wouldn’t Be Here” and delivered a preview of the song as he shared his mom’s reaction to hearing it for the first time on his Instagram.

Named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, Dover made his international debut earlier this year at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour. This summer, the Georgia native performed across four stages at CMA Fest, including the Nissan Stadium Platform Stage, and played Luke Combs’ Whiskey Jam Bootleggers Tailgate Party at Gillette Stadium in July. Dover is currently on the road with select dates supporting Tyler Hubbard, Parker McCollum and Priscilla Block among festival performances. For more information and tickets, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com/Tour.

Dalton Dover Upcoming Tour Dates:

Aug. 12           Voices of America Country Music Festival 2023    West Chester, OH

Aug. 16           KTOM Summer Concerts at the Winery                        Carmel, CA

Aug. 18           KATM Country in the Grove                                      Stockton, CA

Aug. 24           Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium                        Chattanooga, TN

w/ Parker McCollum

Aug. 25           Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre                              Charlotte, NC

w/ Parker McCollum

Aug. 26           CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park                        Simpsonville, SC

w/ Parker McCollum

Sept. 1             Georgia Country Music Fest                                      Marietta, GA

Sept. 2             Taste of Madison                                                        Madison, WI

w/ Priscilla Block

Sept. 9             KNCI Country in the Park                                          Sacramento, CA

Sept. 23           Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre                                    Greenwood Village, CO

Sept. 27           Pasadena Rodeo                                                          Pasadena, Texas

Jan. 29-Feb. 1 Boots on the Beach                                                     Punta Cana, Dominican                                                                                                                      Republic

“Night To Go” Lyrics Available for Download HERE

Dalton Dover  started singing in church, but his love of performing didn’t kick in until his fifth grade talent show.

“I guess I discovered I could sing whenever I’d done my first talent show at school, and I started singing around school because all my friends were like, ‘Man, you could really sing.’ And I guess then I was just like, ‘Well, okay, I think I got something here.’”

The Rome, Georgia native was dared by his friends to perform a Justin Bieber song, which he did. He chose the pop star’s 2010 smash “Baby,” and he hasn’t stopped performing since.

“A couple of my buddies dared us to do a Justin Bieber song at my fifth-grade talent show, and we did and we crushed it. We won the talent show, and I think after that, I fell in love with performing and I never stopped doing it.”

Dalton is currently making his voice heard on the airwaves with his single, “Giving Up On That.”

Independence Day, commonly known as the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain and tyranny.

The Declaration of Independence, which is on public display in the Rotunda of the National Archives in Washington, D.C., was primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson, however, he worked with Benjamin Franklin and John Adams to come up with the final document. The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4th, 1776, but the actual signing of the document took place August 2nd, 1776. Now, the Fourth of July holiday is commonly associated with fireworks displays, parades, barbecues and concerts.

Some of your favorite country stars take time to remember their Fourth of July traditions, memories and what the holiday really means to them.

Brad Paisley is set to headline “Let Freedom Sing! Music City July 4th” celebration. The downtown event in Nashville will present one of the country’s largest July 4^th fireworks show, which will be synchronized to live music from the Nashville Symphony. Brad, who is headlining the show for the second time (his last appearance was in 2021), will be joined on the bill by The War And Treaty, Ben Rector, Tiera Kennedy and singer-songwriter Langhorne Slim. The event is partnering with The Store, a free referral-based grocery store founded by Brad and his wife, Kimberly Williams Paisley. One dollar from the sale of each event T-shirt will benefit The Store.

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Darius Rucker has been tapped to perform on CNN’s The Fourth In America on July 4th for the 247th anniversary of the United States’ independence. Other musical performances include Alanis Morrisette, The All-American Rejects, Demi Lovato, Duran Duran, Flo Rida, Leon Bridges, Post Malone, Sheryl Crow, Smash Mouth, Zac Brown Band, The Plain White T’s, and more. The special, which will feature performances and firework shows from around the country (including Nashville, New Orleans, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York City and more), will air live from 7pm ET to 1am ET on CNN.

Maddie & Tae will celebrate Independence Day by performing “This Land Is Your Land” as part of the PBS TV special, A Capitol Fourth. Boyz II Men, Belinda Carlisle, Chicago, Babyface, Renee Fleming, Charles Esten and the Broadway cast of A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, among others, will also perform. The live broadcast will air beginning at 8pm ET/7pm CT on Tuesday (July 4th) on PBS.

We're thrilled to share the all-star lineup for A Capitol Fourth! Don't miss the live broadcast on PBS at 8/7c, Tuesday, July 4th.

— A Capitol Fourth (@July4thPBS) June 25, 2023

Priscilla Block has been announced as one of the red carpet hosts for Thursday night’s (May 11^th) red carpet show prior to the ACM Awards.

Dalton Dover has been tapped to perform on the red carpet show at Thursday night’s (May 11^th) ACM Awards.

Boy Named Banjo has been added to The Cadillac Three & Friends show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater June 9^th during CMA Fest. Randy Rogers Band, Elvie Shane and Tenille Townes will also perform. Tickets go on sale Friday (May 12^th).

On the heels of his first single via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records “Giving Up On That” earning the title of most-added the week of its debut at Country radio, Dalton Dover releases “I Wouldn’t Be Here,” paying tribute his momma ahead of Mother’s Day. Dover’s Instagram followers got a preview of the song when he shared his mom’s reaction to hearing it for the first time. 

LISTEN TO “I WOULDN’T BE HERE” | HERE

“I wrote ‘I Wouldn’t Be Here’ for one of the most important people in my life, my momma,” shares Dover. “She’s my best friend, the greatest Mimi to my babies and the wisest woman I’ve ever met. I’m so grateful that I get to call her mom.”

Written by Dover with Russell Sutton and Dan Isabell, “I Wouldn’t Be Here” touches on the highs and lows of growing up and the saving grace of Dover’s mother, as he speaks to her directly throughout the song:

Every little league game, every middle school play
Every time I scraped my knee
Every double shift, every penny pinched
Was for my brother and sister and me
My first song came out all wrong, but you told me it was good
I’m standing now to a sold out crowd just like you said I would

Every time I hit rock bottom
You picked me right back up
When I felt like I was nothing
You said son you’re more than enough
I’m the man I am today because you cared
I wouldn’t be here if you hadn’t been there

Named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, Dover made his international debut at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour. This summer, the Georgia native will perform at the Nissan Stadium Platform Stage and Chevy Vibes Stage at CMA Fest, along with opening for Luke Combs at his Gillette Stadium stop in July and select dates with Parker McCollum among festival and headlining shows.

Dalton Dover Upcoming Tour Dates:

May 5              Downtown Commons Concert Series w/ Matt Stell                    Clarksville, TN

May 6              Grand Ole Opry                                                                      Nashville, TN

May 19            Georgia Country Jam                                                              Atlanta, GA

May 20            WYCD Detroit Hoedown                                                       Detroit, MI

May 23            Froggy 101’s Guitars & Stars After Party                                    Scranton, PA

June 9              CMA Fest – Nissan Stadium Platform Stage                                    Nashville, TN

June 10            CMA Fest – Chevy Vibes Stage                                             Nashville, TN

June 15            KC Live!                                                                                 Kansas City, MO
June 22            Rams Head Live! w/ Chase Rice                                         Baltimore, MD
June 23            Mulcahy’s Pub And Concert Hall w/ Chase Rice                 Wantagh, NY
June 24            Kegs Canalside w/ Chase Rice                                                     Jordan, NY

July 3             Greatest 4th in the North Country Stars & Stripes Concert           Lake City, MI

July 8             Showare Center                                                                         Kent, WA

July 14           Orion Amphitheater w/ Parker McCollum                                      Huntsville, AL

July 15            The Wharf Amphitheater w/ Parker McCollum                               Orange Beach, AL

July 22           Jack Daniels Old No. 7 and Country Cocktails Presents       Foxborough, MA

Luke Combs Bootleggers Tailgate Party Powered by

Whiskey Jam

July 25            Elkhart County Fair                                                                Goshen, IN

Aug. 5             Victory Live Featuring WGAR Country Jam                              Cleveland, OH

Aug. 12           Voices of America Country Music Festival 2023                West Chester, OH

Aug. 24           Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium                                     Chattanooga, TN

w/ Parker McCollum

Aug. 25           Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre w/ Parker McCollum       Charlotte, NC

Aug. 26           CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park                                     Simpsonville, SC

w/ Parker McCollum

As a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, Dalton Dover continues to reach new career milestones with the debut of his first single via UMG Nashville/ Mercury Records, as “Giving Up On That” is the most added song at Country radio with 60 first week stations, along with fans streaming the song and garnering over 1 million streams in the first two weeks of its release.

“To have this much support on my first official single is such an incredible feeling,” shares Dover. “Thank you to my team for believing in me and this song and thank you to Country radio for your excitement and enthusiasm. This is definitely a week I’ll never forget!”

Written by Dover with Adam Craig and Josh Pierce, “Giving Up On That” showcases Dover’s sharp vocals as he pleads with a long-gone lover, recounting his previous screw-ups and outlining the steps he’s taken to prove his loyalty and his desire to try again, as Country Now lauds “Dalton Dover is off to a roaring start in 2023,” with The Boot praising, “this heartbreak track has all the makings of a country radio hit,” while MusicRow boasts, “This power ballad of regret and yearning gives him a super showcase for his dynamic, whisper-to-a-scream vocal ability. A solid winner. Make this man a star.”

This week, Dover prepares to make his international debut at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour in April. This summer, the Georgia native will perform at the 50th Anniversary of CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium’s Platform Stage and Chevy Vibes Stage. Dover honed his captivating live show last year with two performances at CMA Fest, opening for Luke Comb’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium show in Atlanta, Ga. and joining Priscilla Block’s Welcome To The Block Party Tour.

After being named a Spotify 2022 Artist to Watch, he released “Hear About A Girl,” earning praise from Billboard noting, “Dover’s voice is both intimate and commanding on this track,” while MusicRow asserts it confirms “we’re in the presence of a master country talent when this man sings…Make him a star. Now.” He followed the song with “Damn Good Life,” with The Boot sharing, “Dover is savoring every moment in his uplifting new single,” while Country Now observes, “Between the optimistic narrative that Dover delivers through his crisp vocals and the carefree tune highlighted by the impressive guitar strum, nothing but a good time can be had when this song comes through the speakers.”

In addition to a deal with UMG Nashville, Dover has signed with Sony Music Publishing in partnership with Droptine Music Publishing along with United Talent Agency.

Dalton Dover Upcoming Tour Dates:

March 9           C2C Country to Country – London 2023                   London, England

April 6             Touch of Texas                                                            Binghamton, N.Y.

April 7             Parx Casino                                                                 Bensalem, Pa.

April 8             The NorVa                                                                  Norfolk, Va.

April 13           Empire Live                                                                Albany, N.Y.

April 14           House of Blues                                                           Boston, Mass.

April 15           Starland Ballroom                                                      Sayreville, N.J.

June 8-11         CMA Fest                                                                    Nashville, Tenn.

June 22            Rams Head Live                                                         Baltimore, Md.

June 23            Mulcahy’s                                                                   Wantagh, N.Y.

June 24            Kegs Canalside                                                           Jordan, N.Y.

About Dalton Dover
Lauded by MusicRow as a “master country talent,” Dalton Dover’s current single “Giving Up On That” via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records was the most-added track at Country Radio upon its debut with 60 first week adds and garnered over 1 million streams in the first two weeks of its release. Named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, he will make his international debut in March at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour in April. Dover first started singing at church as a kid, winning his fifth-grade school talent show performing Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” In that moment Dover’s love of performing was born. By the age of 16 he had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. Performances at local bars soon followed along with sharing covers of some of his favorite songs on TikTok. It was there he caught the ear of producer Matt McV and A&R veteran and founder of Droptine, Jim Catino, who quickly signed Dover. His debut track “You Got a Small Town,” produced by McV, quickly garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, MusicRow, Country Now and Wide Open Country. With his debut and his follow-up “Baby I Am” earning notable playlisting, Dover was named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch along with a spotlight as Billboard’s February Country Rookie of the Month and a nod for MusicRow’s 2022 Discovery Artist of the Year. After opening for Luke Comb’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium show in Atlanta, Ga., Dover set out on a seven-date run of his own headlining shows, performing across multiple locations of Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, followed by Priscilla Block’s Welcome To The Block Party and his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

On the heels of being named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, MusicRow-dubbed “master country talent” Dalton Dover releases his highly anticipated first single “Giving Up On That” via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records.

“It feels incredible to finally be able to share ‘Giving Up On That’ with the world,” says Dover. “I performed it during my Grand Ole Opry debut, and for it to be my first official single with Mercury Records makes this song even more special to me.”

“I hope everyone can relate to it, as we’ve all had those relationships where we regret not bringing our best selves to the table until it’s too late, and I hope it finds the folks that need to hear it most,” he explains.

Written by Dover with Adam Craig and Josh Pierce, “Giving Up On That” showcases the Georgia native’s sharp vocals as he pleads with a long-gone lover, recounting his previous screw-ups and outlining the steps he’s taken to prove his loyalty and his desire to try again.

     I pray it ain’t too late
     For you to see what I’ve turned into
     I just wish my workin’ on me is workin’ on you
    But since you said goodbye,
    And hit me with them taillights
    I swear I’ve changed everything but your mind

    Cause girl I’m giving up on
    Drinking as much as I used to
    When I had you
    Giving up on
    Just saying I’m gonna change
    I’ve given up on passing the blame
    Everything
    Made you walk out on what we had
    But when it comes to wanting you back,
    I ain’t ever giving up on that

Lyrics available for download HERE.

Next month, Dover prepares to make his international debut at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour in April. Dover honed his captivating live show last year with two performances at CMA Fest, opening for Luke Comb’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium show in Atlanta, Ga. and joining Priscilla Block’s Welcome To The Block Party Tour.

After being named a Spotify 2022 Artist to Watch, he released “Hear About A Girl,” earning praise from Billboard noting, “Dover’s voice is both intimate and commanding on this track,” while MusicRow asserts it confirms “we’re in the presence of a master country talent when this man sings…Make him a star. Now.” He followed the song with “Damn Good Life,” with The Boot sharing, “Dover is savoring every moment in his uplifting new single,” while Country Now observes, “Between the optimistic narrative that Dover delivers through his crisp vocals and the carefree tune highlighted by the impressive guitar strum, nothing but a good time can be had when this song comes through the speakers.”

In addition to a deal with UMG Nashville, Dover has signed with Sony Music Publishing in partnership with Droptine Music Publishing along with United Talent Agency.

Dalton Dover Upcoming Tour Dates
March 9           C2C Country to Country – London 2023                   London, England
April 6             Touch of Texas                                                           Binghamton, N.Y.
April 7             Parx Casino                                                                 Bensalem, Pa.
April 8             The NorVa                                                                  Norfolk, Va.
April 13           Empire Live                                                                Albany, N.Y.
April 14           House of Blues                                                           Boston, Mass.
April 15           Starland Ballroom                                                       Sayreville, N.J.
June 22            Rams Head Live                                                         Baltimore, Md.
June 23            Mulcahy’s                                                                   Wantagh, N.Y.
June 24            Kegs Canalside                                                           Jordan, N.Y.