Photos by Deric Bell Photography
“Courtney’s set list is miraculously drawn from my favorite artists and songs over a generation of listening to country music. And not all so obvious. KT Tunstall’s Black Horse and a Cherry Tree, and the Dixie Chicks’ (via Fleetwood Mac) Landslide don’t necessarily belong on the same album, but in Courtney’s voice make for a perfect performance. Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes, Keith Urban, Brooks and Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Jo Dee Messina, Little Big Town, Deana Carter, and more all put in appearances in the playlist. I know and love them all. Courtney’s song selection cements my obsession. She likes what I like. That girl has good taste. And still that great voice. Other interviewers make comparisons to Trisha Yearwood or Carrie Underwood. I can hear it, but Courtney’s voice is both more and different. She says she likes the drums. Maybe that’s it. She offers a modern rhythm but has the range and can hit those ringing harmonies. Haley Powers (www.HaleyPowersMusic.com) matched Courtney with virtuoso guitar work. They worked the crowd with skill.”
— Daniel Winegarden / Fan from Iowa
FREEDOM charts on Music Row the first week of Release.
FREEDOM is released to Radio on Monday July 29th. "Please call and request Freedom at your local station"
“"In an industry that is desperately looking for a unique artist that is setting trends, rather than following them, see Courtney Dickinson. Her new single “Freedom” is just the kind of song country radio is looking for. Modern and fresh, but still country. VERY well produced, and Courtney sings it like she’s lived it."”
— Owner/General Manager at Double Z Broadcasting, Inc./ KZZY
“"Courtney Dickinson has the unique ability to make singing seem easy. Never over-the-top or over-produced, she's an artist who sounds as good on the front porch as she does in the studio. The new single, "Freedom," is Courtney at her best. A sassy, happy breakup song on which her voice perfectly fits the smooth groove. A no-brainer for the format."”
— Keith Huotari / WJNR Iron Mountain MI. Operations Manager/Program Director
“ So Over the Rainbow hits TOP 40 on The Music Row Chart. ”
Interview with Derek Beck of KRGI in Grand Island NE.
“Listen live to our Interview during my show in Grand Island on Soundcloud.”
— Courtney
“So Over the Rainbow makes it way into the Top 76 at Music Row after only 4 weeks on the chart .”
“So Over the Rainbow debuts at National Radio in January, 2017. I am so excited to share this song with you all. "So Over the Rainbow" is a song written by Eric Paslay, Sarah Buxton and Lari White.”
— Courtney Dickinson
“"THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME AND HOME IS ON COUNTRY RADIO FOR MISS COURTNEY". ”
— STAN SOBOLESKI WFRY-WATERTOWN, NY
“The moment I heard Courtney Michelle Dickinson sing, I knew she had something special.”
— Lee Richey, WKPQ Program Director, Corning N.Y.
“One of the brightest rising stars in country music, Courtney Dickinson is that lightning-in-a-bottle, once-in-a-lifetime talent that reassures you that the future of country music is in very good hands. This powerhouse voice has a warm, endearing personality, God-given talent and a do-anything work ethic that makes it easy to believe in her and her craft. And I do believe in Courtney Dickinson. I believe Courtney Dickinson is the next big thing in country music and I believe the sky’s the limit for this soon-to-be superstar!”
— Heath Shelby KWCK Program Director/Music Director Crain Media
“Courtney Dickinson's "Young Forever" was a very early add at WJNR. The song fits perfectly with our playlist, and we believed in Courtney's talent from the beginnings. Our listeners love the song! She has a very bright future, and we're firmly on board being a part of it."”
— Keith Huotari / WJNR
“"Courtney is a rare talent! Young Forever is a great introduction to her sound, and she only gets better!"”
— M. Fletcher Brown / WXFL - KIX 96
“Every once in a while there’s a song that catches your attention. It just sounds so good from the first time you hear it. Other times there’s an artist that catches your attention. That ah- ha moment when you realize that you’re hearing someone special. It’s very, very rare when those two things happen at the same time. In my opinion they happened with Courtney Dickinson, “Young Forever”. Her talent, poise and infectious personality make Courtney such a pleasure to interact with and “Young Forever” is simply one of those songs that just makes the Radio Station sound good when it’s played. ”
— Paul Ciliberto General Manager / Market Manager “Ciliberto & Semerano” Thunder 102
Courtney Dickinson Bio
Summer of 2018 brings "Freedom" as a new single released to radio and the title alone is powerful. Freedom is a "mighty big word" that so many take for granted. When you've been in a bad relationship and lost the freedom to be yourself, you realize how unhealthy it is. This song speaks to everyone and relates to so many circumstances.
A rarity having a clear vision of her goals early in life, country artist Courtney Dickinson paved her own, unconventional path from the start. “I knew it was going to take a lot of work to be able to pull this off, but I knew from an early age that if I wanted to be successful, I needed to put everything into my music. Luckily, I have a very supportive family that has helped along the way” said Dickinson. Going as far as dropping the stereotypical high school lifestyle for online classes in order to spend more time honing her skills, it’s obvious her tenacity, work ethic and evident talent set Dickinson apart from others chasing the music dream. Courtney is continuing her online College education and is a Senior studying Marketing .
Dickinson’s talent started as a toddler when she began her acting and modeling careers. At five years old, Dickinson danced with the Little General Clogger’s dance group on stage at the Grand Ole Opry. It was with that performance that Dickinson knew she was destined for the stage. “The calmness that came over me when I walked onto that stage taught me one thing – “that this is where I belong.” I have never had a problem performing and the excitement I feel when I get ready to step on stage...It’s my safe place. It feels like home.”
At twelve, Dickinson entered a contest with Atlanta’s Kicks 101.5 and won a duet performance with Billy Ray Cyrus during the station’s Lunchtime Live event, singing Cyrus’ “Ready, Set, Don’t Go” for listeners. As she continued to fine-tune her sound, Dickinson tested it out with performances at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe, Hard Rock Battle of the Bands, the Country Music Association’s CMA Music Festival, Belk’s Southern Original Showcase, pre-show parties for Sugarland, Big & Rich and Cowboy Troy, the NCAA St. Patrick’s Day Party, and the National Anthem and pre-show for the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field.
Upon her arrival in Music City, Dickinson began co-writing and recording new material. In March of 2016, she released her debut single, “Young Forever” and it landed in the Official Top 80 of the Music Row Chart. Young Forever climbed the chart to a successful #72. Her single "So Over the Rainbow" exploded onto the Music Row Chart and charted in the Top 40 .
With a "per song publishing deal" with Bandtwango and a self-promoted single, Courtney is out to prove the definition of "Freedom"; the power, or right to act, speak, and think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Now, on with the adventure, enjoying Freedom without hindrances!
Courtney
Aside from the success of her first single, Dickinson also performed in the Marriott Rewards Battle of the Bands, finished in the Top 3 and performed in Austin Texas at Marriott’s Corporate Event. 2017 brings tour dates from the Midwest to the East Coast, watch for appearances by Courtney throughout the U.S this summer.
With a Music Row Chart TOP 40 hit under her belt, a U.S. Summer Tour planned …as you can see; Courtney’s dreams are “So Over the Rainbow!”
“Onward and Upward”