Dan + Shay
American country pop duoFormed in Nashville in 2012, Dan + Shay is a Grammy-winning country pop duo consisting of vocalists Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. Known for harmonized vocals and romantic lyrics, they've achieved multiple platinum singles and Billboard chart success.
- The duo met at a Nashville house party in 2012 and wrote their first song '19 You + Me' within hours of meeting.
- Dan Smyers survived a serious car accident in 2014 that inspired their hit 'From the Ground Up', reflecting on life's fragility.
- Shay Mooney battled severe stage fright early in his career, overcoming it through the duo's persistent touring schedule.
- Their 2018 single 'Tequila' won a Grammy and sparked a viral TikTok trend years after release, unexpectedly reviving its popularity.
- Both members married longtime partners in high-profile ceremonies (Dan in 2017, Shay in 2017), with their weddings featured in People magazine.