Ryan Dawson
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| Background information | ||
| Born | 20 September, 1986 | |
| Origin | Anaheim, California | |
| Genre | Pop, Rock | |
| Years active | 2006-present | |
| Label | Soho (2006-2007) Ensemble (2007-present) |
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Ryan Dawson (born 20 September, 1986) is an American recording artist and fashion model. Born and raised in Anaheim, California, Ryan Dawson first rose to fame as a member of the short-lived rock duo Sieg Heil. After Sieg Heil's split, Ryan launched a successful solo career. His first album Songs of a Stereotype (2007) was certified diamond. He released his second studio album Mockery of the Few in 2009. Dawson has amassed three number one singles — "Make-Up Sex", "Original Sin", and "Love Mercy".
Music career[edit | edit source]
2006—2008: Sieg Heil and Songs of a Stereotype[edit | edit source]
Sieg Heil were a duo consisting of Ryan Dawson and Alexis Cooper. Their first two singles "Opposites Attract" and "They Won't Really Know" both charted within the top ten. Sieg Heil had planned to release their third single "Stars Burn Out", written by pop icon Alesha, and their debut album Damage Control, but both releases were cancelled twice.
In August 2007, Ryan Dawson officially announced Sieg Heil had disbanded and he would be pursuing a solo music career. He began promotion for his debut single "Speed It Up", which charted at number five upon its release. His debut album Songs of a Stereotype, featuring collaborations with Alesha, Innocent and Putanovska, also charted within the top five. The album later peaked at number one and attained a diamond certification, reserved for sales of at least one million.
Ryan Dawson released a duet with Putanovska entitled "Make-Up Sex" in December 2007. Becoming Ryan's first number one single and Putanovska's second, the duet was certified platinum, with sales doubling those of "Speed It Up". At Urapopstar Awards 15, Ryan was nominated for Best Male, Best Newcomer and Best Collaboration. The third single from Stereotype, "Miss California", failed to live up to expectations. Ryan also appeared on Sophie Ramone's "Everybody Talks Too Much" as a featured vocalist in May.
Dawson released another duet in July, a collaboration with Alesha. Taken from her fifth studio album The Second Coming, the song "Original Sin" became his second number one single.
2009—present: Mockery of the Few[edit | edit source]
After over six months away from the music industry, Ryan Dawson returned in March 2009. "Rush the Sound" became his highest-charting solo single, peaking at number three. The comeback was followed in June by Dawson's second studio album Mockery of the Few and a collaboration with Rouge, "Love Mercy". Both releases reached the coveted number one position.
Ryan Dawson's next single, "Futureboy", is out 31 August 2009.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Dawson's solo career was notably supported by already well-established popstars like Alesha and Putanovska, who both collaborated with him on his debut album. The pair's involvement brought attention to Dawson from both the media and the public. Dawson and Putanovska became romantically involved. In December 2007, the couple eloped in a rushed wedding. They divorced a month later. Dawson was linked with a number of stars following the divorce, including Esmeralda Dimuzio, Jack Stevens, Jake, and Taylor Brookes. Dawson and Putanovska reunited in February. Then they split up again.
Discography[edit | edit source]
Albums[edit | edit source]
| Year | Album title | Debut | Peak | Certification |
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| 2007 | Songs of a Stereotype | 5 | 1 | Platinum |
| 2009 | Mockery of the Few | 1 | 1 | Platinum |
Singles[edit | edit source]
| Year | Single title | Debut | Peak | Certification | Album |
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| 2007 | Speed It Up | 5 | Silver | Songs of a Stereotype | |
| Make-Up Sex with Putanovska | 1 | Platinum | |||
| 2008 | Miss California | 8 | Silver | ||
| Original Sin with Alesha | 1 | Platinum | The Second Coming | ||
| 2009 | Rush The Sound | 3 | Platinum | Mockery of the Few | |
| Love Mercy with ROUGE | 1 | Platinum | |||
| Futureboy | 7 | ??? | |||
| Goldie/Heart Rules the Head | 10 | ??? | Mockery of the Few/All That Glitters | ||
| 2010 | Chemical Warfare with Ben Johnston | 6 | ??? | Tango Challenge | |
Guest appearances[edit | edit source]
| Year | Single title | Debut | Peak | Certification | Album |
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| 2008 | Everybody Talks Too Much with Sophie Ramone | 4 | Silver | The Calie Sessions | |
| 2009 | Play The Game with SAVE URAPS | - | - | single | |
