A prolific songwriter, Dean, has had songs recorded by Ronnie Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Joe Nichols, Chris Young, Trace Adkins, Colt Ford, Heidi Newfield, Jake Owen, including Gary Allan’s hit single, “Feeling Like That.” His songs cut by Montgomery Gentry, include the hit single “One In Every Crowd” and "I'll Keep The Kids." Dean co-wrote Aaron Lewis’ #1 hit “Am I The Only One”, and co-produced Lewis’ #1 album Frayed At Both Ends. “Ira is one of those rare guys that can do it all…[including]a world-class hit songwriter.” Ronnie Dunn