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Dean Lewis

Dean Lewis

Dean Lewis Grant Loaney (born 21 October 1987) is an Australian pop singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 2016 single "Waves", which was certified 7× platinum in Australia in 2019, and his 2018 single "Be Alright", which reached number one in Australia and was certified platinum within four weeks of release, eventually reaching 11× platinum in Australia and multi-platinum worldwide, including double platinum in the United States.

Lewis released his debut studio album, A Place We Knew, in 2019 and his second, The Hardest Love, in 2022.

Albums

2019 A Place We Knew
2022 The Hardest Love
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Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis Withdrawn From ARIA And TikTok Awards Following Allegations Of Inappropriate Behaviour
Lewis had previously been nominated for Song Of The Year at the ARIA Awards, and Music Artist Of The Year at the TikTok Awards.
Industry / Opinion
CLEWS
OP-ED: Dean Lewis And Another Hard Look At The Music Industry
Lily Richardson, one half of the sibling duo CLEWS, is a PhD candidate at UNSW, researching gender-based harm in the music industry and the barriers to lasting change.
News / Music
Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis Addresses Allegations Of Inappropriate Behaviour
With TikTok raging, Dean Lewis has broken his silence on past relationships.
Features / Interviews
Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis: ‘We Don't Actually Get To Decide What A Hit Is Anymore’
"I've given up virality to tell the story of the songs... that short-form virality is sorta like McDonald’s and desperate."
Industry / News
Dean Lewis
Jon Hume, Co-Songwriter Of Dean Lewis Hit Sues Universal Music Group
Hume is seeking “statutory damages, compensatory damages, reasonable attorneys’ fees, and costs from [UMG] for their direct infringements.”
News / Music
Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis Adds New Dates To Australian 'Epilogue' Tour
Lewis also announced that US artist Daniel Seavey will open for him across the trek.
News / Music
Dean Lewis
Dean Lewis Announces Australian Tour In Support Of ‘The Epilogue’
The singer-songwriter’s third album will be released in October.
News / Music
Dean Lewis & Julia Michaels
Julia Michaels Joins Dean Lewis 'In A Perfect World'
Dean Lewis’s new song was co-written and recorded with Julia Michaels in 24 hours during a Los Angeles writing session.
Features / Music
Watch: David Kushner - Daylight
Chicago-based pop sensation delivers his latest hit + accompanying music video.
News / Music
New Dean Lewis Tour Dates Added; Second Album Out Today
Extra tour dates added just days before his tour kicks off.
News / Music
Dean Lewis Gives Promising Update On Long-awaited Second Album
“That’s my plan right now, fingers crossed.”
News / Music
Dean Lewis Returns To 'Ellen' To Share Stunning Performance Of Latest Single
Watch it now.