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About Me

Dustin Luther Wilkes was born on 19 January 1980 in Georgia. He began playing guitar and singing his heart out at the age of 11. Dustin grew up in Jackson County, GA and when he was just 18 he began studying music theory at Brenau University in Gainesville, GA. In November 1999 he enlisted in the United States Marines and served proudly for 5 years.
Dustin's musical influences include artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, Hank Williams, Jr., and Garth Brooks.
While in the USMC Dustin volunteered in their charity organization, Toys For Tots, in Atlanta, GA. It was during this time that he gained the inspiration for his song, "One Toy At A Time". The song was used in the Toys for Tots National campaign!
Since moving to Nashville, he has played his brand of outlaw country at the world famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, and is now spending his down time writing new music and working up an awesome new show!
Dustin has been a two time regional finalist in the Colgate Country Showdown and was recently selected as a top 10 finalist out of 20,000 hopefuls for USA Network's reality show "Nashville Star" Season 5. Dustin was the third performer to leave the competition finishing at 8th place out of over 20,000 people who auditioned in 13 markets nationwide in addition to the thousands that submitted videos of themselves for consideration.
Dustin's musical influences include artists like Marshall Tucker Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, Hank Williams, Jr., and Garth Brooks.
Dustin has two young children -- a daughter (Mikayla) and a Son (Dustin Gavin). He also has a dog named Hita.
Remember his name, because you will be hearing his music on the radio and watching his videos on CMT and GAC soon!!This layout was handmade with love by the folks at My space or yours? using original artwork by Marah Johnson. Go get one!

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Member Since: 12/5/2006
Band Website: dustin-wilkes.com
Influences: Lynyrd Skynyrd, Travis Tritt, Charlie Daniels, Eddie Rabbitt, Hank Williams, Jr. Garth Brooks, Marshall Tucker Band
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Fan Club Party 2008

The 2nd Annual Dustin Wilkes Fan Club Party will be held on Satuday, June 7th. at The Gold Rush, 2205 Elliston Place, Nashville, TN 37203. The Party begins at 4:00 p.m. and the cost to get in is...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Wed, 07 May 2008 01:53:00 PST

3rd and Lindsley on January 3rd!!!

Dustin and Melanie will be appearing in concert on January 3rd, 2008 at 9:30 PM at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, TN http://www.3rdandlindsley.com Come out, enjoy the show, and meet ...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Sat, 08 Dec 2007 06:31:00 PST

CHRISTMAS 2007 FANCLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT!

Dustin is pleased to announce that he is offering current fanclub members a special $10 renewal price on fanclub membership, and a special $10 rate for any new members who sign up now. This offer is v...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Tue, 20 Nov 2007 04:36:00 PST

Happy Veteran’s Day!

Happy Veteran's Day to everyone and THANK YOU for your service!!! -The Dustin Wilkes Team
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:49:00 PST

Porter Wagoner 1927-2007

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Porter Wagoner's family and friends.............. http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/29/obit.wagoner.ap/ index.html http://www.opry.com/Default.aspx ...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:11:00 PST

OCTOBER FAN OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to Billi Violette for being the Dustin Wilkes Fan Club, Fan of the Month.Be sure to check out Billi's bio on www.dustinwilkes.net Susan KeatonDustin Wilkes Fan Clubwww.dustinwilkes.net...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:26:00 PST

Dustin co-writes "Boy From Alabam"

Hello everyone! We wanted to update all of you with some exciting news. Dustin has co-written a song with John Stone titled "Boy From Alabam" ( www.boyfromalabam.com ) .&nb...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Wed, 26 Sep 2007 02:25:00 PST

Memorial Management

On September 1st 2007, Dustin and his friend, Richard, formed a business partnership and launched Memorial Management!!! Dustin developed the idea for this business while a U.S. Marine -&nbs...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 03:55:00 PST

Sept 2007 Fan Of The Month!

Congrats to Wanda Keith of Gainesville, GA for being selected as Dustin's Sept 2007 Fanclub Member of The Month!!!! Go to www.dustinwilkes.net and click on "fan of the month" at the top of the p...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 05:17:00 PST

August 2007 Fanclub Member of the Month!

Please join us in sending congrats to Donalee Small of TX for being Dustin's "fanclub member of the month" for August 2007!!!visit www.dustinwilkes.net and click on "FAN OF THE MONTH" at the top of t...
Posted by Dustin Wilkes on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 03:45:00 PST