Dean Lewis Grant Loaney (born October 21, 1987) was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He is an Australian pop singer-songwriter. He is professionally known as Dean Lewis, He is best known for his hit singles "Waves" and "Be Alright," both of which have achieved multi-platinum certification in Australia and beyond.
In 2014, Lewis signed a recording contract with Specific Music and went on to secure a major deal with Island Records and Universal Music Australia in March 2016. He released his debut single, "Waves," on September 30, 2016, which became an instant hit and peaked at number 12 on the Australian ARIA Charts. The song was also featured in several American television shows, including Suits, Greys Anatomy, and Magnum P.I., among others. It went on to receive 7× platinum certification in Australia, highlighting its massive commercial success.
Lewis continued to dominate the charts with his subsequent releases, including "Need You Now," which was released in April 2017, and his debut extended play, Same Kind of Different, which came out on May 12, 2017. The EP peaked at number 27 on the ARIA Album Charts, and two of its singles, "Lose My Mind" and "Chemicals," were certified platinum and gold, respectively.
In 2018, Lewis released "Be Alright," which proved to be another massive hit, reaching number one in Australia within four weeks of its release. The song achieved 11× platinum certification in Australia and was also certified multi-platinum worldwide, including double platinum in the United States. Its commercial success helped to establish Lewis as a global star, and he went on to perform the song on several international stages.
In 2019, Lewis released his highly anticipated debut studio album, A Place We Knew, which received critical acclaim and further cemented his position as one of Australia's leading pop artists. The album showcased Lewis's exceptional songwriting skills and emotive vocals, and it was well-received by fans and critics alike.
Lewis's musical journey continued in 2022 with the release of his second studio album, The Hardest Love, which features collaborations with renowned songwriters and producers. The album received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Lewis's growth as an artist and the depth of emotion in his lyrics.
Throughout his career, Lewis has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the music industry. He has received multiple ARIA Award nominations, including five at the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, and has won several accolades for his songwriting and performances. With his impressive body of work and growing fanbase, Dean Lewis is undoubtedly one of the most promising pop artists to emerge from Australia in recent years.
