Country duo Dan + Shay just released the music video for their new single “Nothin’ Like You” and its got our two favorite things: Dan + Shay and PUPPIES! Sure sounds like a dream to us! This is one of our favorite songs on their debut album, “Where It All Began.”
The band have a special message at the end of the video about adopting a shelter dog. Dan + Shay have worked with Proverbs 12:10 Animal Shelter in Nashville, and we love Dan’s adorable rescue dogs, Joy and Chief! Oh, and did we mention the video has PUPPIES!?
Watch the adorable video below and be sure to visit the Proverbs 12:10 Animal Shelter and the ASPCA to learn more about adopting and other ways you can help out!
Pick up a copy of Dan+Shay’s debut album “Where It All Began” on iTunes and Amazon now.
Dan + Shay just surprised us all and dropped the lyric video for their latest single “Nothin’ Like You!” It’s a perfect singalong song, so watch the video to learn the words and start belting it out! (The line “and you’re stealing my heart like a gypsy” is a personal favorite for singing at the top of our lungs)
Pickup a copy of “Where It All Began” on iTunes and check out DanAndShay.com for upcoming tour dates!
Last night’s 50th annual ACM Awards made the Guinness Book of World Records for being the most attended live awards show ever. Thousands of country stars and fans packed the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and the crowd’s energy level was off the charts. Performances included everyone from George Straight and Garth Brooks, to newcomers Thomas Rhett, Sam Hunt and Best New Artist Winner Cole Swindell.
One highlight of the night was when Dan + Shay took the stage with Nick Jonas. They performed a special mashup of their hit “Nothin’ Like You,” along with Nick’s solo tracks “Jealous” and “Chains.” When we first heard they were performing together, we weren’t quite sure what to expect with such different sounds. But the mashup, produced by Dan Smyers, perfectly mixed the songs and genres together, with a stellar 3-part harmony. And of course there’s nothing like Shay Mooney’s voice (chills, every time.)
Watch the performance below!
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The 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards air this Sunday, April 19th, on CBS! We’re especially excited about this year’s group of Best New Artist nominees, along with some more familiar faces. Don’t forget you can vote for Best New Artist and Entertainer of the Year at VoteACM.com up until the start of the show! Here are our favorite tracks from some of this year’s ACM Award Nominees.
1. Thomas Rhett – “Front Porch Junkies” Nominated for Best New Artist
We fell for Thomas’ funky country style, and after seeing him live he is one of our favorite performers, ever. We love all the Best New Artist nominees (really, you can’t go wrong), but we can’t help but root for the Home Team.
2. Dan + Shay – “What You Do To Me” Nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year
This is one of our favorite songs of all time, of any genre, and quickly made its way to the top of our most played tracks. We can’t wait to see Dan + Shay + Nick (Jonas) perform at this year’s show!
3. Cole Swindell – “Let Me See Ya Girl” Nominated for Best New Artist
Cole has written hit after hit for artists like Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Florida Georiga Line, and more. His debut album has had 3 #1 singles and counting. It’s one of those albums where every song is your jam.
4. Sam Hunt – “Breakup In A Small Town” Nominated for Best New Artist
We. Are. Obsessed. With. This. Song. The perfect representation of Sam’s R&B / country mashup. Sam has been dominating the charts lately since “Montevallo” was released late last year, and we wouldn’t be surprised if he pulled off a win.
5. Kacey Musgraves – “Biscuits” Nominated for Song of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year
Kacy’s throwback music and sartorial style (she and her band are always on point) is a refreshing change. We can’t wait for Kacey’s upcoming album!
Dan + Shay’s “Where It All Began Tour” stopped at a packed Starland Ballroom in NJ on Saturday night. If you’ve been to any concert in New Jersey, you know the crowds can get crazy, and this was definitely one of the best we’ve experienced. It’s been wonderful to see the support for Dan + Shay grow since we first saw them around a year ago (Mohegan!) and their live show is not to be missed. There’s nothing like a first time feeling, but they just get better and better each time we see them.
Opening act Canaan Smith got the crowd pumped up with his hit single “Love You Like That,” and songs from his recently released EP like “Hole In The Bottle” and “Mad Love.” Canaan also played a serious rock cover of Nick Jonas’ smash single “Jealous.” The Virginia native knows how to get a crowd singing and dancing along even if they’re not familiar with him.
One of the best things about watching Dan + Shay perform is seeing just how much they love being on stage. If you can find something to do that makes you half as happy as they are performing, then you’d be pretty lucky. Their passion and energy on stage is unrivaled – they really give it all on stage night after night. And still make time for a post-show meet and greet. We still get chills every time during “19 You + Me” when they let the crowd sing, and see their genuine reaction to having people sing one of their songs. Although really the whole concert is one big singalong from start to finish. They played almost every song from their debut album, “Where It All Began,” a fun new track, “Partner in Crime,” and a few covers for good measure.
They certainly know their Jersey audience, as their set included covers of Journey and Def Leppard, and a little Guns N Roses, proving they know how to rock. As we’ve said before, we’re sure they would have found success in any genre they chose, but we’re sure glad they chose country! Shay Mooney’s voice is also chill-inducing, and harmonizes perfectly with Dan Smyers, who played both guitar and piano during the show.
As usual, they had a small acoustic set before the concert AKA the return of the Tent Concert Series, where it all began for the duo. The acoustic set gives fans a chance to ask questions, hang out with the guys, and hear a couple of songs in an intimate setting before the show. We are always impressed by how great Dan + Shay are to their fans, and how much they appreciate each person that comes out to see them.
Dan + Shay are nominated for Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards for the 2nd year in a row! Make sure to tune into the awards on CBS April 19th to cheer them on and catch their performance with Nick Jonas!
Set List:
Somewhere Only We Know
Nothing Like You
Stop Drop & Roll
Parking Brake
Any Way You Want It (Journey cover)
Partner in Crime
Close Your Eyes
Thinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran cover)
Show You Off
Pour Some Sugar On Me / Meet In The Middle
What You Do To Me
Red Dirt Road (Brooks&Dunn cover)
Party Girl
First Time Feeling
Can’t Say No
Dynamite / Moves Like Jagger
19 You + Me
The “Where It All Began Tour” wraps up at the end of the month in Chicago. Check out all of Dan + Shay’s upcoming tour dates here & pick up a copy of “Where It All Began” on iTunes now!
Taylor Swift wrote an outstanding piece in the Wall Street Journal over the summer about the future of music, where she wrote that “people are only buying [albums] that hit them like an arrow through the heart or have made them feel strong or allowed them to feel like they really aren’t alone in feeling so alone.” We couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Here are the albums in 2014 that hit us like an arrow through the heart.
1. Dan + Shay – “Where It All Began”
It’s rare and special to find an album where you listen to each and every song, and can sing along to from start to finish. This album was by far our most played of the year, and the soundtrack to our 2014. We’ll be able to look back at this year as “where it all began” for Dan + Shay, who have a very, very bright future ahead of them. We can’t wait to see what’s next for the talented duo, starting with their 2nd major headlining tour in 2015.
2. Sam Hunt – “Montevallo”
We were lucky to have downloaded a copy of the “Behind The Pines” mixtape before Sam exploded over the summer with the release of his hit single “Leave The Night On.” He released his full length debut, “Montevallo,” in October, opening at the top of the country charts, and third overall. Sam’s unique style makes us excited about music. His blend of a 90s R&B sound with country storytelling blends perfectly with Sam’s southern drawl, deep voice, and spoken lyrics. He’ll be selling out arenas one day.
3. Hunter Hayes – “Storyline”
A sophomore album is always tricky, especially when your debut was nominated for a Grammy and countless other awards. But Hunter managed to knock it out of the park. The album is a more collaborative effort than his first, on which he played every single instrument. Hunter’s music grabs you from the first listen. We love how Hunter brings this album to life on tour, with unique arrangements for each song. He’s the rare musician who makes his live show a full experience that stays with you long after the show.
4. The Strypes – “Snapshot”
“Snapshot” is another debut album that immediately got our attention and made us wonder where The Strypes had been all our lives. Evidently they’d been honing their skills at pubs across their native Ireland, where they learned to play loud, fast aggressive, and just damn good old fashioned rhythm and blues. And they’re all still in their teens. There are no filler songs on the album – it’s solid from start to finish. If you ever have the opportunity to see The Strypes live, don’t miss it. Seeing the album come to life on stage was one of our favorite moments of the year.
5. Austin Mahone – “Secret”
Technically this is an EP, but at 8 tracks, it’s *almost* an album. We fell for Austin’s sound with tracks like “What About Love” and “Banga Banga,” but this EP, with it’s 90s pop influences, cemented Austin’s status as the one man boyband. We’re obsessed with the Britney and *NSYNC-esque slow breakdown in the title track, “Secret,” and couldn’t stop listening to “Next To You” on repeat for days. Austin’s working on his much awaited full length debut with the legendary Max Martin (who wrote basically every great 90s pop song you can think of), and we can’t wait for more!
6. Jesse McCartney – “In Technicolor”
Possibly the most underrated album on this list. His newest single, “Punch Drunk Recreation,” is a pop masterpiece. Armed with a Justin Timberlake sound, and retro look, JMAC outdid himself with this album. “In Technicolor” is one of those albums that will always be in style.
7. Nick & Knight – “Nick & Knight”
We admit that we’ll probably love anything that involves our favorite boybands – especially when two of our favorite members team up. But Nick Carter and Jordan Knight’s album is a fun R&B/pop album worth checking out.
8. 5SOS – “5SOS”
It’s a safe bet that 5SOS are going to be extremely monumental in bringing pop punk back to a radio station near you! We’ve had the band’s debut album on heavy rotation, and we don’t think we’ll stop playing it any time soon. Also, can people please stop referring to them as a “boyband?” These guys have the heart, drive, and sound to be restore Warped Tour to the glory days of 2006.
9. The Vamps – “Meet The Vamps” While we had to wait for this album to be officially released in the United States, it was worth the wait! The Vamps have an acoustic pop sound that makes you want to dance around your living room singing at the top of your lungs.
10. Walk The Moon – “Talking Is Hard”
With it’s December release, Walk The Moon’s sophomore album “Talking Is Hard” barely made our list. The Ohio band celebrated by live tweeting with fans the first listen of the album, divulging secrets like “there’s a mess up in this part of the song” to “the weird lyrics are from this member!” Walk The Moon are taking the album on a full headlining tour in the spring. It’s not too late to hop on the dance jam bandwagon.
We definitely shattered our record for most concerts attended in a single year in 2014. While we loved each and every show, and it was nearly impossible to narrow it down to 5 favorites, here are the ones that stood out.
1. Hunter Hayes – 24 Hour Road Race – Palace Theatre – Stamford, CT
We ended up seeing Hunter more than any other artist this year – 7 times in total. Impressive, considering on his past tours he came nowhere near NYC so we had no hopes of attending. Hunter, if you’re reading this, please keep coming to New York. We love you. Of all the shows, among them the We Are Not Invisible Tour, Tattoo (Your Name) Tour, Arthur Ashe Kids Day, and so on, the most memorable was definitely the 24 Hour Road Race. True, it was a short concert, but the record-breaking goal gave an added level of excitement, and now we can officially say we were part a Guinness World Record. Oh, but we can’t forget that time he performed “Storm Warning” right in front of us…
2. Austin Mahone – MTV Artist To Watch Tour – Hammerstein Ballroom – New York, NY
We also had a hard time deciding which Austin show to pick, but this show wins since it was Austin’s first big headlining tour. This show earned him his nickname of the “one man boyband,” due to his on point choreography. We don’t have many videos of Austin performing, because it’s literally impossible to not dance along, but we managed to get one at his Mets Post-game concert later in the year.
3. Dan + Shay – Where It All Began Tour – Highline Ballroom – New York, NY
“Where It All Began” is hands down our favorite album of 2014. While we saw Dan + Shay for the first time on the We Are Not Invisible Tour with Hunter Hayes, this was our first time seeing them play with a full band. We were blown away by how passionate and talented they are, and how much they genuinely love performing. Dan + Shay are so much fun to see live (seriously, the entire audience sings every word), and they make it special every time we see them. We can’t wait for their next headlining tour in 2015!
4. 5SOS – Stars, Stripes & Maple Syrup Tour – Best Buy Theater – New York, NY This might get the prize for one of the hottest concerts of 2014. We were shocked when we scored a pair of tickets to this show! It had been such a long time since we went to a “pop punk” show that this finally made us remember why we fell in love. 5SOS have such great energy and they put on an incredible show to the sold out crowd. Calum, Luke, Ashton, and Michael owned the stage and had everyone singing along to every word, even though the band had yet to release their album in the US.
5. The Strypes – Music Hall of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY
Whenever we write about The Strypes, we feel like nothing can do justice to how insanely talented and incredible these guys are. All four members hail from Ireland and are under the age of 20, yet they play some serious rhythm and blues. We had never really seen grown men fangirl until this concert. That’s how good these guys are. We were floored by their musicianship, and some absolutely insane harmonica solos.
Bonus: 106.1 BLI’s Summer Jam – Nikon Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY
This gets the runner up place because of it’s awesome lineup: Austin Mahone, Cody Simpson, New Hollow, Midnight Red, AJR, and so on. Summer Jam definitely had something for everyone! The number of acts and the variety contributed to the “festival” feeling of this show, along with bonding with the people sitting around you for the entire day. We hope Summer Jam will be back next year!
Country duo Dan + Shay are already in the Holiday spirit! After releasing their music video for “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” last week, they just gave us the best Christmas gift ever – new headlining tour dates! The Where It All Began Tour with Canaan Smith kicks off in February in Knoxville. Tickets go on sale this Friday, December 5th with presales happening through Fahlo and the Dan + Shay newsletter. Make sure you sign up and check out the dates below!
Dan + Shay Where It All Began Tour 2015 Dates
Feb 28th – Cotton Eyed Joe’s – Knoxville, TN – Buy Tickets
March 1st – Amo’s Southend – Charlotte, NC – Buy Tickets March 3rd – Lincoln Theater – Raleigh, NC – Buy Tickets
March 5th – Music Farm – Columbia, SC – Buy Tickets
March 6th – Center Stage – Atlanta, GA – Buy Tickets
March 7th – Florida Strawberry Festival – Plant City, FL – Buy Tickets
March 11th – George’s Majestic – Fayetteville, AR – Buy Tickets
March 12th – Varsity Theater – Baton Rouge, LA – Buy Tickets
March 13th – House Of Blues – Houston, TX – Buy Tickets
March 14th – House Of Blues – Dallas, TX – Buy Tickets
March 17th – Whiskey Dick’s – El Paso, TX – Buy Tickets
March 19th – House Of Blues – San Diego, CA – Buy Tickets
March 20th – House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA – Buy Tickets
March 21st – Brooklyn Bowl – Las Vegas, NV – Buy Tickets
March 23rd – Regency Theater – San Francisco, CA – Buy Tickets
March 24th – Ace Of Spades – Sacramento, CA – Buy Tickets
March 25th – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR – Buy Tickets
March 27th – Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA – Buy Tickets
March 28th – Showbox @ The Market – Seattle, WA – Buy Tickets
March 29th – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC – Buy Tickets
April 1st – Knitting Factory – Boise, ID – Buy Tickets
April 2nd – The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT – Buy Tickets
April 3rd – Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO – Buy Tickets
April 4th – Arvest Bank Theatre – Kansas City, MO – Buy Tickets
April 7th – Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH – Buy Tickets
April 9th – Stage AE – Pittsburgh, PA – Buy Tickets
April 11th – Starland Ballroom – Sayerville, NJ – Buy Tickets
April 12th – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA – Buy Tickets
April 14th – Mod Club – Toronto, ON – Buy Tickets
April 15th – Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY – Buy Tickets
April 21st – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO – Buy Tickets
April 22nd – Old National Centre – Indianapolis, IN – Buy Tickets
April 24th – Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, MI – Buy Tickets
April 25th – Joe’s On Weed Street – Chicago, IL – SOLD OUT
April 26th – Joe’s On Weed Street – Chicago, IL – Buy Tickets *All Ages Show
If you haven’t had a chance to see Dan + Shay live, this is one tour you don’t want to miss. They are one of our favorite artists to see live because of how passionate they are on stage. You can see how much they absolutely love what they are doing, and they’re having fun, too. And the show is one big singalong – everyone in the audience knows the words. And the harmony. Watch their performance of “Partner and Crime” from Highline Ballroom in NYC on their first headlining tour!
Country duo Dan + Shay just wrapped up their first headlining tour, which included a sold-out show at NYC’s Highline Ballroom. That’s right – a sold out country show in Chelsea. We’ve been counting down the days to this show since we first found out about it in May, and they did not disappoint. We can’t say enough good things about them – not only are they talented musicians and performers, they are also extremely kind and generous to their fans. Luckily we planned to see them again in Philly the next night, and they were just as amazing the second time around!
The “Where It All Began” tour is in support of their record breaking debut album of the same name, one of our favorites of the year. Dan + Shay played every song off the album, and the enthusiastic crowd sang along to every word. (You know when some artists are like “now you sing!” and it’s just incoherent mumbling / crickets? Yeah, that doesn’t happen at a Dan + Shay concert.) They also let us know that they’ve been working on new music, and played a more recent track, “Partner In Crime.” They did a special unplugged version of “Can’t Say No,” sitting on the edge of the stage like one big campfire singalong.
Their set also included covers of Def Leopard’s “Pour Some Sugar on Me,” 5SOS “She Looks So Perfect,” and Taio Cruz’s “Dynamite,” proving that they’re just as comfortable playing rock, pop-punk, even hip-hop, as they are country. We’re sure they would have found success in any genre they chose. (Although we’re sure glad they chose country!)
Dan + Shay are one of a few artists that really leave it all on the stage, night after night. Shay Mooney has such an incredible voice and range, and his harmonies with Dan Smyers repeatedly gave us chills. One of the things that struck us the most is that you can feel how much they truly love being on stage and performing. Their genuine excitement and passion is infectious, spreading through the entire crowd. You can see how much it means to them to have people singing along to their songs, even to their hit first single “19 You + Me,” it’s still the greatest feeling in the world.
Dan + Shay Where It All Began Tour Setlist Somewhere Only We Know Nothin’ Like You Stop, Drop, and Roll Parking Break Pour Some Sugar On Me/Meet In The Middle (cover) Party Girl What You Do To Me Partner in Crime She Looks So Perfect (cover) Show You Off Free Fallin’ (cover) Can’t Say No Close Your Eyes First Time Feeling I Heard Goodbye Dynamite/Moves Like Jagger (cover) 19 You + Me
Opening act Cam is definitely one to watch – her fun set got the crowd pumped up, as she sang about everything from Fireball Whisky to real country style ( after all, “Country Ain’t Never Been Pretty!”) One of our favorite songs was one she described as what she sings to herself in the mirror to pump herself up – “Go Get ‘Em, Cam.”
The Where It All Began Tour just wrapped up in Ohio, but you can see Dan + Shay with Hunter Hayes on the road once again this fall for the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour. Check out the dates here! VIP packages are on sale as well, which include a pre-show acoustic session, Q&A, and meet and greet. Be sure to follow Dan + Shay and Secret Fangirls for more updates!
LA! We’ve got some news that will totally make your Monday. Country duo Dan + Shay just announced they added a headlining show in Los Angeles on October 2nd, part of the Where It All Began Tour. So if you couldn’t get tickets to see their sold-out opening set at the Hollywood Bowl with Blake Shelton, now’s your chance!
Ticket pre-sales start tomorrow, August 26th at 10AM local venue time. Be sure to visit DanAndShay.com for info on VIP packages & the Dan + Shay + You Experience (which is amazing, and we highly recommend). Watch our video of “First Time Feeling” from the We Are Not Invisible Tour below.
Dan + Shay at the El Ray Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, October 2nd 2014 at 8pm Buy Tickets
Make sure you get a copy of “Where It All Began” on iTunes so you can sing along at the show! Check out all of Dan + Shay’s headlining tour dates HERE! After it wraps they’ll be joining Hunter Hayes and The Railers on tour this Fall, part of the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour.
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