Dustin Lynch began his career and building his trade at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.   After Pete Hartung – manager for singer-songwriter Justin Moore – found Dustin’s MySpace page he decided he wanted to get involed. Within weeks, Dustin had a publishing deal, and he made the most of it, writing a staggering 200+ songs in less than two years.

“I’m a workaholic,” he says. “I was getting paid to write songs, so that’s what I did. That’s just the guy I am, if I’m not doing something I get bored, so I was trying to write the best record possible and decided to just get after it as hard as I can.”

Even as a Bluebird visitor, Lynch had made an impression. After he signed his publishing deal, one of the company’s executives persuaded Phil O’Donnell and Casey Beathard to book a co-writing session with the new writer, even though they’d never even heard his name. As soon as he walked through the door, they exploded: “Holy crap, Dustin! We know you!”

But it’s not just physical recognition that Lynch has achieved with his studious approach to songwriting. He combined his fascination with words and melodies with concert skills he developed in high-school bands and playing the southeastern club circuit. That combination has made him one of country’s artists to watch, a performer who’s written his own mix of party songs and ballads with a unique perspective. It’s his own viewpoint, honed from watching the world, and watching the experts.

10 Quick Quirky Questions with Dustin Lynch

Q:  If you could be anyone for a day, who would it be and why?  
A:  “Garth Brooks on stage for the Central Park Show.  Just to make sure I got to feel what that’s like one time.”

Q:  Sweet or Salty?  
A:  “Sweet”

Q:  What is the last song or album that you downloaded?   
A:  “Song ‘Cowboys and Angels’ (Dustin Lynch) and Album — ‘If Not Now, When?’ by  Incubus”

Q:  When you looked at yourself in the mirror this morning what was the first thing you thought?
A:  “Yikes”

Q:  What is one word that you say a lot? 
A:  “Greatness”

Q:  If you could pick one person to tour with whom would it be? 
A:  “Garth”

Q:  Who has influenced you most in your personal life? 
A:  “Mom”

Q:  Who has influenced you most in your musical life?
A:  “George Strait”

Q:  If your house were on fire what one item would you make sure to grab before running for safety?
A:  “My first acoustic guitar”

Q:  Would you ever participate in a reality TV show?  If Yes, which one would you sign up for?
A:  “The Voice”

Want to find out more about Dustin and his music.  Check him out online at: http://www.dustinlynchmusic.com

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