Craig Dean

Craig Dean is a seasoned singer-songwriter and performer whose music career bridges both local and international stages. Signed to a publishing and songwriting contract with Paramount Music in Nashville, Tennessee, Craig has released a catalogue of original songs on Amazon and iTunes under the Paramount Music Publishing label.

His musical journey has taken him across the USA and Canada, including performances at iconic venues such as the Bluebird Café in Nashville—famous for its role in Coyote Ugly. Closer to home, Craig has been a crowd favourite at the Tamworth Country Music Festival and continues to captivate audiences across the Central West with his solo rock ’n’ roll shows, performing timeless hits from the 1950s through to the early 2000s.

Craig’s original music has made waves online, achieving #1 chart positions across multiple genres—including Rock, Alt Country, Psychedelic Rock, and Classic Rock—on both ReverbNation and NumberOneMusic, reaching a combined social media audience of over 5 million listeners.

Locally, Craig is a familiar face on the live music circuit, performing at venues such as the Broadway Hotel, Bogan Gate Pub, Royal Hotel, Vandenberg Hotel, and the Parkes Leagues Club. He also shares his passion for music as the weekly host of “Best Songs of All Time” on 97.9 Valley FM Forbes, airing Thursdays from 2–6 PM (AEDT), and serves as the MC and Music Coordinator for the 2025 Forbes Motor Show.