# 283: COLTON DIXON From Anxiety to Authenticity and How AI Is Impacting Music
About this episode
Colton Dixon discusses his journey from anxiety to authenticity and the impact of AI on music.
What happens when a hitmaker hits a breaking point? In this revealing episode of Contagious Influencers of America , nine-time Emmy winner David Sams sits down with Gold-certified, award-winning singer-songwriter Colton Dixon —an artist who has spent his career using music to connect hearts, lift spirits, and offer hope. With nearly 1 billion streams, multiple #1 Billboard debuts, and songs that have broken records and inspired books, Colton has seen the power of music to bring people together. And yet, he approaches his craft with deep humility, treating music as a universal language that carries both beauty and responsibility. His mission? To write truth, reflect hope in darkness, and leave people better than he found them. In this conversation, Colton opens up about the moment that inspired his new single "The Love I Have For You," a song shaped by the life-changing experience of fatherhood. He shares how juggling twins, marriage, and a booming career led to a season of anxiety—one he refused to let define his identity. Colton discusses how Romans 8 reframed his perspective, why he chooses to speak hope over fear, and the surprising lessons his five-year-old girls teach him…
People in this episode
Host: David Sams
Guest: Colton Dixon
Topics covered
- anxiety
- authenticity
- music
- fatherhood
- hope
- AI impact
- forgiveness
Keywords
- Colton Dixon
- anxiety
- music
- fatherhood
- hope
- AI
- forgiveness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Contagious, Inc.
Books & works: The Love I Have For You
Places: Romans 8
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