Marshall Dyllon
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Founder | Kenny Rogers, Lou Pearlman |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
| Owner | Dreamcatcher Records |
Marshall Dyllon was a U.S.-based country music ensemble established in 2000, comprising vocalists Daniel Cahoon, Jesse Littleton, Michael Martin, Paul Martin, and Todd Michael Sansom. The group was created through a collaboration between country musician Kenny Rogers and talent manager Lou Pearlman with the goal of integrating the boy band concept into the country genre.
As the inaugural signing on Rogers' independent label Dreamcatcher Records, Marshall Dyllon released their sole album, Enjoy the Ride, in 2000. This record included charting tracks such as "Live It Up" and "You". In 2001, they issued a third single titled "She Ain't Gonna Cry" before disbanding.
Biography
Lou Pearlman, renowned for managing acts like the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync, teamed up with country icon Kenny Rogers to assemble Marshall Dyllon, aiming to fuse the boy band style with country music. The lineup featured Paul Martin, his younger brother Michael Martin, Dan Cahoon, Todd Sansom, and Jesse Littleton. Notably, Paul Martin and Jesse Littleton had previously auditioned for ABC's Making the Band and later became members of O-Town.
The group’s name was inspired by the character Marshal Matt Dillon from Gunsmoke. All members shared lead vocal responsibilities, while Sansom also contributed as co-writer and arranged vocals. They supported Rogers and other prominent country performers on tour. Their album Enjoy the Ride, released December 5, 2000, included compositions co-written by rising songwriter Phil Vassar. From this album came two singles that charted on the U.S. Billboard country charts. Their last single, "She Ain't Gonna Cry", previously recorded by its co-writer Joel Feeney, was released shortly before the group's breakup in 2001.
Following the disbandment, Jesse Littleton pursued a solo career under the stage name Gran Bel Fisher, signing with Hollywood Records in 2006.
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Enjoy the Ride |
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Singles
| Year | Single | Highest Chart Position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | |||
| 2000 | "Live It Up" | 37 | Enjoy the Ride |
| 2001 | "You" | 47 | |
| "She Ain't Gonna Cry" | 44 | single only |
Music videos
| Year | Video Title |
|---|---|
| 2000 | "Live It Up" |
| 2001 | "You" |