Dawson McAllister is recognized internationally as a gifted youth communicator. During his career he has spoken to millions of teenagers and young adults through television, student conferences and radio. His books and youth manuals have sold over 1 million copies. Dawson started his radio career in Christian radio talking to tens of thousands of teenagers and young adults over a 15 year span. In 2005, Dawson made the switch to Top 40 mainstream radio where he has experienced great success. He can now be heard on over 75 Top 40 mainstream stations.
Sunday nights, Dawson McAllister Live, can be heard all around the country. DML is a call-in show designed to meet the needs of teenagers and young adults. Those 25 and younger call to talk about their lives deepest needs and issues, such as broken families, abuse, depression, addictions etc. DML is fast paced, compelling radio that draws listeners in as they share their hopes, fears and problems.
In 2008, Dawson launched Dawson McAllister Late Nights, a new 5 night a week show, which combines the success of Dawson’s live Sunday night call-in show with today’s hottest hits. Dawson McAllister Late Nights is dynamic and powerful show touching the lives of teens and young adults in a new way.
Dawson also provides an off-air HopeLine for both shows where teens and young adults can find answers to their problems in a one on one setting with a trained staff member.
Life can be tough, and it helps when you can talk to someone who truly cares. Dawson McAllister is a place on the radio where teenagers and young adults can tell their story, receive support and encouragement, and be assured they are not alone.
He is a graduate of Bethel College in St. Paul, MN and completed his studies at Talbot Theological Seminary. He holds an honorary doctorate degree from Biola University, and is recognized as one of today’s foremost experts on youth issues.
He and his wife, Ruth Hill, live in Columbia, TN. They have two sons: Fulton and Gene McAllister.
