Dear John marks a profound turning point for Royal Wood, a record that almost never came to be. Following a celebrated national headline tour and a successful run supporting the legendary Bonnie Raitt, Wood found himself questioning his path and nearly walking away from music altogether. But in that moment of doubt, he rediscovered his creative spark and returned to the studio with renewed purpose, resulting in some of his most honest and affecting work to date.

Self-produced and mixed by five-time Grammy winner Ryan Freeland (Bonnie Raitt, Ray LaMontagne), the 13 track album is a letter to his younger self, filled with introspection, authenticity, and hope.