Catholic music duo DUPREE is turning heads with their fresh, distinct sound and bold message of belonging. The multi-talented duo led by mother Lauren and son Dylan, originally from East Tennessee, are songwriters and music producers.
DUPREE was struck in 2024 when Dylan's dad (Lauren's husband) passed away from cancer. Their mission is the tell the story at their concerts and help those who are going through hardships. A month before he passed, he requested to be buried in a DUPREE merch shirt because he recognized the importance of ministry after his suffering. Their promise to dad was to spread awareness for routine colon cancer screenings to those around the world for this preventable cancer. They also speak on being "Fearless In Faith" during the hardships that we can experience.
The band evolved as recording artists after many years of leading in music ministry together in the Catholic Church. The band's Christ-centered concerts bring everyone together with their music and motto "You Matter, You Belong." The duo has been featured on the Catholic Faith Network TV station in NY and were invited to perform 4 concerts at World Youth Day at the largest gathering in history in Lisbon, Portugal with 1.5 million youth attending.
DUPREE’s original upbeat music includes smooth harmonies and feature Dylan’s {left-handed} virtuoso, jaw-dropping guitar solos. Dylan's versatile solos have been compared to the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Brad Paisley and Eddie Van Halen. Discovered at age 17 by multi platinum-selling band LFO (Summer Girls, Every Other Time) the band invited Dylan on the LFO Summer Reunion Tour as lead guitarist. After the tour, Dylan attended Rollins College to study guitar under Berklee graduate guitarist Bobby Koelble, then officially formed DUPREE.
DUPREE’s song "He Tells Me (Who I Am)" peaked at #9 on the Australian Christian Radio charts for 23 straight weeks, #27 on Top 50 Artists & #24 on Top 100 songs of the year. Their other two hits in Australia are "Like You Do" and "Walk Me Home" which both earned the Top 30 spot for several weeks. Their music has been played on Sirius XM The Catholic Channel 129 during interviews. Dylan and Lauren have had the honor of their music reaching over 200 radio stations around the world. This success has made them into internationally acclaimed artists.
Accomplishments:
Performed at World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal (4 Concerts)
Featured on the Catholic Faith Network
Was interviewed on Sirius XM The Catholic Channel
Earned a Top 30 spot 3 times on the Australian Christian Radio Charts peaking at #9
Got #1 with their song "Like You Do" on the biggest station in France Phare FM
Over 200 radio stations around the world had played DUPREE's music
Toured with the multi-platinum band LFO and performed a Christian song during the set
Performed at Creation Fest in Shirleysburg, PA
Played the pre-game concert for the Miami Marlins and a mass in the park with the Archbishop
