<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1uyj9w_1AC27w1N00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1uyj9w_1AC27w1N00" width="1475" height="1404" ><figcaption>Photo provided Proud family members Michael Sampson, left, Meagan Wilson, and Melinda Morgan, right, pose with Dillon Sampson, second from right, who played with his band,</figcaption></figure>Sampson and his band, The Droptines, reach career milestone with Grand Ole Opry performanceOn Wednesday, March 25, Love County native Dillon Sampson, along with his band, The Droptines, played on country’s biggest stage, maybe not in terms of size, but in the reverence it receives from fans.The Droptines, along with seven other artists that included Dailey &amp; Vincent and Jo Dee Messina, were invited to perform at the Grand Ole Opry, and several of Dillon’s family members wouldn’t have missed it for the world.Dillon’s dad, Michael Sampson, his mom Melinda Morgan, his sister Meagan Wilson, and his aunt Melinda Brannan made the trip to Nashville to see Dillon on country’s biggest stage.Dillon, who now lives in Austin, Texas, has been making music for most of his adult life. According to Meagan, he tried several “regular” jobs, but nothing fit.“Music is what makes him happy,” she said.Dillon has been a member of several bands, but after joining the Droptines about three years ago, it was soon obvious that he had found his place.“This one, he’s really taken to,” explained Meagan. “They load up in a painted school bus and take off, somewhere different every night. Last year they were on the road more than 200 nights. But he loves it.”The band, comprised of Conner Arthur, Donny Parkinson, Johnny Sheets, Tony Rincon, and Dillon, have a full schedule. Dillon is the bassist and also writes some of their songs. Between now and mid-September, they’re scheduled to play 24 shows, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Omaha, Nebraska and points south.To date, they’ve toured with some big name bands like Zach Bryan, Red Shahan, and Jamestown Revival, playing music that’s an amalgam of Americana, alternative country, and rock, with a few other genres sprinkled in for flavor. And they’re getting a lot of attention in the industry, as evidenced by the recent Opry invitation.As far as his family is concerned, the attention is well-earned, and perhaps long overdue.The Droptines just signed a record deal with Big Machine Records, Miranda Lambert’s record label. Information about shows and tickets can be found on the band’s website, thedroptines.com. Their music is available on Spotify and other streaming services.“He’s been on the road a lot and missed a lot of family things,” said Meagan. “I don’t think of him being the one up on that stage – to me, he’s my little brother. But he’s worked hard and I’m glad to see him finally getting what makes him happy. I think he will play until he can’t play anymore.”</div></body>

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