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Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist best known for his 2005 hit single 'Bad Day'.Daniel Powter rose to international fame with his piano-driven pop anthem 'Bad Day'. Despite being labeled a 'one-hit wonder' in some circles, he has maintained a career releasing music and performing. He struggled with dyslexia and stage fright early on. His signature song became synonymous with the elimination process on 'American Idol'.

• Powter struggled significantly with dyslexia throughout his school years, finding solace in music.
• His breakthrough hit 'Bad Day' was ironically written during a period of intense personal struggle and professional rejection in Los Angeles.
• The massive success of 'Bad Day', propelled by its use on 'American Idol', led to intense pressure and contributed to significant stage fright.
• Despite the global recognition from 'Bad Day', subsequent albums struggled to achieve similar chart success, leading to the 'one-hit wonder' label, though he continued to record and tour.
• He has been open about his battles with performance anxiety and the challenges of following up a mega-hit.