Dalton received a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Music Education from Tennessee Tech University. He received his teaching certification from Welch College. Dalton also received a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from Tennessee Tech University. 

Dalton began his marching career with the White House High School Band of Pride in 2006 where he performed in the front ensemble, as well as on bass drum and snare drum. He also marched in Station Camp Indoor Percussion in 2011 on snare drum. Dalton continued his marching career with the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Marching Band where he marched snare drum from 2011-2015. Dalton also marched one season with Chattanooga Independent in 2014 on bass drum. 

He has served as a percussion instructor for White County High School, Stone Memorial High School, Dekalb County High School, Station Camp High School, White House Heritage High School, and Liberty Creek High School.

Has has served as the band director at Shafer Middle School and Liberty Creek Middle School.

Dalton is also a designer, arranger, and composer for Dalton Hawkins Music as well as Synced Up Designs. 

He currently resides in White House, TN with his wife Meredith, his son Deacon, and their cat Tucker.

Dalton also proudly endorses Innovative Percussion as an Educational Artist.