Tyler Dickerson (born 1993 in

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artist signed to

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. He released his debut

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, "Tell Your Sister I'm Single," to radio in early 2010.

Biography

Tyler Dickerson was born in

to Steven and Crystal Dickerson. He began performing at an early age, and by eleven he had started performing at venues in

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. In 2005, he won Florida Male Vocalist and Male Entertainer of the Year awards for his age group. He had also become a regular performer at

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. Dickerson signed to a recording contract with

in late 2009 after entering a talent search associated with

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, who also mentored him. He released his first

, "Tell Your Sister I'm Single," in February 2010. The song is written by Amanda Williams, Trevor Rosen, and Isaac Rich (brother of John Rich). Dickerson also signed on as an opening act for

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's Last Rodeo Tour. Bobby Peacock of Roughstock gave the song a positive review, saying that Dickerson "clearly plays the premise for laughs." "Tell Your Sister I'm Single" debuted at number 51 on the ''

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charts dated for the week ending March 13, 2010. Dickerson now sings in the Louisiana-based band Rockin Rouge. Dickerson auditioned for '' The Voice'' on September 28, 2015. He performed " Hard to Handle," and was chosen by

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(the only one who turned his chair) to be on his team. He was eliminated from the show in the top 48, after losing to Zach Seabaugh on a performance of

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's " I'm Gonna Be Somebody."

Discography

Singles

References

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