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Name: Gregory Delvin Hanson
Hair/Eyes: Brown/Blue
Birthplace: Milbank, South Dakota
Parents: Delvin and Nancy (Brown) Hanson
Siblings: Jeffrey, Melissa, and Michael
Music Background: First public performance; 5 years old, 4-H recognition night - song "I Pledge Allegiance" Performing on a daily basis in Branson, MO. Opening for Artists including The Gatlin Brothers, Roy Clark, Kevin Sharp and Chely Wright.
School: Wilmot Public, Wilmot, South Dakota
Favorites:
Color: Blue
Food: Anne's Spaghetti
Vehicle:
My '06
Duramax
TV Show: ESPN Sports Center
Movie: Old School
Sports: Football, Softball and Basketball
Past-time: Going to stock car races; and watching my friends and Anne's uncle & cousin (Lance & Dustin Beebe) race.
Way to relax: Ride the 4-wheeler or horse through the pastures on parent's farm near Wilmot.
Fun Facts:
Family: The
youngest of four, Greg
enjoys spending time with
his 2
beautiful girls, Olivia &
Meredith, and his wife Anne.
And of his brothers,
sisters, nieces and nephews.
The most fun
times are when the whole
family gets together at the
farm.
Memorable Moments: Winning talent contest at Royal River Casino, performing in Branson and opening for Chely Wright at the South Dakota State Fair
Musical Influences: Chris LeDoux and Garth Brooks
First Musical Instrument: Snare drum
Big Break: After participating in a talent contest at Jack Pot Junction, in which he did not place, Vern Cooper approached him after the show and asked if he would be interested in a trip to Branson, MO to sing on the Doug Gabriel Show. He said sure! From that, they decided to record a demo and then a full album, " I'm The New Man."
Thanks to Mylan Ray from KLOH radio in Pipestone, MN Greg met Dennis Morgan and recorded "I Owe You One" and "Have a Happy Country Christmas." Thanks, Mylan!!
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Greg Hanson was born and raised on a farm near Wilmot, SD. At the age of 5, he began his music career by singing solos at church, school and many other functions.
At the age of 15, Greg became determined to make singing his career. He spent the next eight years competing in numerous talent contests and country showdowns throughout the Midwest. He also performed with country singers Sherwin Linton and LeRoy VanDyke.
In June of 2001, Greg performed in Branson, Missouri and was offered a permanent spot on the Doug Gabriel Show. Greg moved to Branson in October and performed there for 10 months while he recorded his debut album “I’m the New Man.”
Greg has had the opportunity to share the stage with the Gatlin Brothers, Roy Clark, Kevin Sharp, Dustin Evans, Black Hawk, Ty
England,
Sherwin
Lenton,
Chely Wright,
Blake
Shelton,
Ronnie
Milsap,
Tracy
Lawrence,
and Carrie
Underwood as well as traveling the country with Doug Gabriel.
Greg has an energy for entertaining and never fails to please any crowd. He continues to delight audiences with his talented voice today and looks forward to what his future in music has to hold.
Greg’s released his second album, "I Owe You One," in June, 2003. He recorded this CD with Dennis Morgan in Nashville, TN. Dennis has written more than 20 number one hits for artists like Faith Hill, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Milsap and Rod Stewart. Dennis and Greg worked together again on a Christmas album which was released in November 2003.
What people are saying about Greg...
“We used
Greg at
multiple
grandstand
events this
year. He
and his band
did a great
job getting
our crowds
fired up for
the
headliner!
He is a true
talent and a
strong
showman; I
would
recommend
Greg to
anyone
looking for
a great show.”—
Matt
Adamski,President/CEO,
Sioux Empire
Fair
Association
"The first time I ever saw Greg Hanson....he blew both my wife and I away. "I'm the New Man' was so impressive, it became an immediate add to the KLOH/KJOE playlist." Mylan Ray, KLOH/KJOE Music Director
"I heard your song on 15 sec of fame and was very impressed. Thanks and I am looking forward to hearing more," Ross in Colorado Springs, CO
"I heard you on KMPS in Seattle. Leah had an interview with you and played a song. You have a wonderful voice! Keep after it and you will go far. "Marcia in Redmond, WA
"I REALLY LIKE THE WAY YOU SING SO KEEP IT UP AND ONE DAY YOULL BE A BIG STAR," Crystal in LaBlanca, TX
"I just wanted to let you know that I just heard your song on radiolia.com and I loved it. Good luck! I hope to hear more from you in the future," LeAnne from Springfield, MO
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