Ray Dalton

For the New Zealand rugby union player, see Ray Dalton (rugby union).
Ray Dalton
Dalton in 2010
Dalton in 2010
Background information
Birth nameRaymond Adrien Dalton
Born (1990-05-10) May 10, 1990 (age 34)
San Bernardino, California, U.S.[1]
OriginSeattle, Washington
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2009–present
Websiteraydalton.com

Raymond Adrien Dalton (born May 10, 1990)[2] is an American singer based in Seattle, Washington. He began his career as a gospel and R&B singer.[3] Dalton gained prominence as the featured artist on Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' 2011 song "Can't Hold Us", which gained popularity between 2012 and 2013, eventually topping the charts in multiple countries including the Billboard Hot 100. The song was certified platinum in the U.S. in April 2013.[4] He has won two MTV Video Music Awards.[5]

  1. ^ Uitti, Jacob (2021-01-29). "Ray Dalton Carves His Own Path with "In My Bones"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
  2. ^ "Raymond Adrien Dalton, Born 05/10/1990 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org". www.californiabirthindex.org. Retrieved 2023-05-22.
  3. ^ Unterberger, Andrew (2013-03-22). "Talking Tennis, Rachael Ray and "Can't Hold Us" with Macklemore Hook Man Ray Dalton". Popdust. Retrieved 2013-05-04.
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  5. ^ Willis, Kim (2013-08-26). "MTV VMAs: The winners and nominees". USATODAY. Retrieved 2013-12-06.