Deborah Dawson, known by her stage name Debbii Dawson, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. Known for her blend of pop, folk, and country music, she appeared on America's Got Talent in 2022 and signed with RCA Records in 2024.
Early life
Dawson was born in 1995 or 1996 and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Her parents were touring instrumentalists, and she learned to play keyboard instruments from her father. She was home schooled from 4th to 7th grade, and was placed in English as a Second Language classes upon returning to public school. She joined the school choir as a teenager. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2011.
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