Barry Dean

Quick Facts

Full Name	Barry Dean
Occupation	Songwriter
Date Of Birth	May 10, 1967(1967-05-10)
Age	57
Birthplace	Kansas
Country	United States
Horoscope	Taurus

Barry Dean Biography

Barry Dean is one of the most popular and richest Songwriter who was born on May 10, 1967 in Kansas, United States. Barry Dean (born c. 1967) is a American pop and country music writer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has composed three No. one singles “Pontoon” (Little Big Town), “Day Drinking” (Little Big Town) and “Think a Little Less” (Michael Ray) and the Top 40 hit with “Girls Chase Boys” (Ingrid Michaelson). He’s been nominated to an Grammy in the category of Best Country Song on Tim McGraw’s “Diamond Rings and Old Barstools.”

For the first few years of his career as a writer, Dean lived in Kansas and commute to Nashville to write with his co-writers. He eventually relocated towards Nashville after which he was signed by BMG in his late 30s. The first song he wrote was Reba McEntire’s “Moving Oleta,” a personal tune Dean composed inspired by his grandfather’s love for his wife as she was suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease. The first single he released, Matrina McBride’s “God’s Will,” was also a private song composed in reaction to the birth of his daughter prematurely with a slow recuperation. Rolling Stone included “God’s Will” as one among songs that are “Saddest Country Songs of All Time.”

Dean has had two No. 1 songs in the form of Little Big Town, his first one with “Pontoon” and again with “Day Drinking.” “Pontoon” has been declared as double platinum through the Recording Industry Association of America. Dean also made it to the top spot at No. 1 on the charts with “Think a Little Less” composed by Michael Ray. Dean co-wrote a variety of smash radio hits, including Jason Aldean’s “1994,” Brothers Osborne’s “Rum,” Hunter Hayes’ “Tattoo,” Toby Keith’s “Drinks After Work,” Ashley Monroe’s “On to Something Good,” and Allison Krauss and Union Station’s “My Love Follows You Where You Go.” Alongside country songs, Dean’s “Girls Chase Boys,” co-written and performed with Ingrid Michaelson, appeared on numerous charts on radio, was awarded the BMI Pop Award, and was recognized as platinum by RIAA.

Barry Dean Net Worth

Barry Dean is one of the richest Songwriter from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Barry Dean 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In gratitude for the opportunity to provide an accommodation after his baby’s early birth Dean was an active advocate and has organized an event to benefit Ronald McDonald House of the Four States. Ronald McDonald House of the Four States.

“Pontoon,” co-written with Luke Laird and Natalie Hemby and Natalie Hemby, was nominated for numerous Country Music Awards. Tim McGraw’s “Diamond Rings and Barstools,” which Dean co-wrote with Luke Laird and Jonathan Singleton was nominated to win the Grammy in the category of Best Country Song. His music has been featured in films, including Act of Valour, and television shows like Nashville or NCIS.

Dean returned to Pittsburg and worked as Creative Director for Pitsco Incorporated. He was involved in the education business for several years with a focus on marketing and media technology. In his mid-30s, Dean’s wife encouraged him to pursue songwriting again and signed him up for a cruise held by the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International for aspiring songwriters. The NSAI subsequently invited Dean to a song camp in Nashville. He considers this camp a formative experience where he learned how to write professionally and began to co-write with other Nashville writers.

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Facts & Trivia

Barry Ranked on the list of most popular Songwriter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Barry Dean celebrates birthday on May 10 of every year.