Dean Crawford is more than just a gifted performer with a great voice. He renders traditional and contemporary country tunes with deep conviction, charisma and energy. He never fails to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Dean is also a talented songwriter. Dolly Parton has been of great influence to his writing style. Garth Brooks and Conway Twitty are favorites. Dean Crawford and the mighty Dunn’s River Band, through hard work and perseverance, have emerged as the Mid-Atlantic’s premier Country/Southern Rock group. Devotion to their music and to their fans is what drives this group of stellar performers. A faithful and growing fan base is what keeps this group on the rise with sold out appearances and souvenir sales that eclipse any other group in the region. With regular gigs at local clubs, outdoor festivals, and private events, the band has extended its reaches to places like Charles Town Races and Slots in West Virginia, Rams Head Tavern in Annapolis MD and Rams Head Live in Baltimore, bolstered by performances on FOX 45, WMAR and WJZ Channel 13 morning shows. The author of more than 300 songs, Dean Crawford’s first self-published CD of six origional songs, “Hang on Tight” debuted December 2003 and quickly sold out within two months. His second CD, “Red Blooded American Boy” with 13 original songs, debuted July 2004 and has surpassed 8,000 in sales thus far. 2005 was a great year for Dean Crawford. Dean Crawford's Christmas CD is a mix of well crafted traditional Christmas songs ala country flavor, and some great original songs for adults and kids as well. This is a great sing along CD, sure to compliment your Holiday Party.