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Dean Johnson is an emerging voice in indie folk with strong country and Americana influences. Known for a warm, narrative vocal delivery and songs that feel like intimate conversations, Johnson has been hailed as a hidden gem in contemporary folk. His 2023 debut Nothing For Me, Please—released through Mama Bird Recording Co.—earned praise from critics, including a feature in Paste Magazine's Best 30 Debut Albums of 2023. In 2025, he released I Hope We Can Still Be Friends with Saddle Creek, highlighted by the lead single Before You Hit the Ground. A standalone 7" single, Blue Moon b/w Lake Charles, also arrived in 2025. Johnson is actively touring, bringing his reflective storytelling to stages across the country.