Who Is Dasha? Meet The Rising Country-Pop Star Behind A Viral TikTok Trend

Dasha carried out her country-pop anthem — recognized for its accompanying line dance that grew to become a viral TikTok development — throughout her debut CMT Music Awards efficiency on Sunday night time (April 7). Fittingly, she led an brisk performers with a workforce of dancers to convey “Austin” to life on the Moody Middle stage in Austin, Texas.

Carrying a customized leopard-print strapless robe, Dasha caught up with iHeartCountry on the 2024 CMT Music Awards crimson carpet forward of the present. The rising singer-songwriter, 24, stated her efficiency could be “the largest, highest-production present I’ve ever performed. I simply can’t inform you how completely happy I’m to be right here. I’m so excited to point out all people what I’ve acquired. I really feel like I’m sort of just like the rookie right here at CMT, so right here we go!”

The San Luis Obispo, California-born songstress made her CMT Awards debut whereas additionally marking her first time visiting the Texas capital. She gushed into the mic as she completed her efficiency on Sunday night that it’s “my first time in Austin!” Except for taking the stage, Dasha stated on the crimson carpet she was wanting ahead to watching Sam Hunt — considered one of her favourite songwriters — Jelly Roll and different artists carry out in the course of the present.

“It was after I was 8 years outdated and I wrote my first track. My dad was sort of like my first supervisor. So, I used to be 10, enjoying these espresso store gigs, vineyard exhibits, all that stuff. I launched my first track after I was 13. That was truly the second, after I launched…it’s all I ever wanna do with my life, and we’ve been chasing it since then, and eventually it’s understanding,” Dasha advised iHeartCountry on the crimson carpet. Dasha’s newest challenge to launch is What Occurs Now?, her 8-track debut nation album that arrived in February and consists of “Austin,” amongst different highlights.”It’s simply been loopy with my album dropping and Austin blowing up on the similar time. I’m simply so completely happy that individuals get to listen to my true artistry with this physique of labor popping out, and it’s been nice.”

Different performers included host Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Jason Aldean, Bailey Zimmerman, Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Keith City, Little Huge City with Sugarland, Megan Moroney, NEEDTOBREATHE with Jordan Davis, Outdated Dominion with Megan Moroney, Parker McCollum with Brittney Spencer, Sam Hunt, and Trisha Yearwood, who was revealed because the first-ever June Carter Money Humanitarian Award. Wilson additionally returned to the stage for an all-star tribute to late nation legend Toby Keith, who died earlier this 12 months following a battle with abdomen most cancers. He was 62.

Presenters included Amber Riley, Billy Bob Thornton (Landman), Cody Alan, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Emily Osment (Younger Sheldon), Emma Roberts, Gayle King (CBS Mornings), James Van Der Beek, Jane Seymour, Jelly Roll, Max Theriot (Fireplace Nation), Megan Moroney, Melissa Etheridge, Mickey Guyton, Minnie Driver, Montana Jordan (Younger Sheldon), Parmalee and Paul Walter Hauser, per a press launch issued Wednesday (April 3).

See the listing of winners right here.

Dasha swapped out her crimson carpet robe for a tall pair of trainers, denim shorts and a vest to affix the group of dancers on the Moody Middle stage. Watch the efficiency once more right here: