Dan + Shay are opening up about their new single, “Say So,” out now. Written by duo members Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, along with Jimmy Robbins and David Hodges, the song shines a spotlight on the importance of mental health. “Say So” is based on a true story, inspired by their close friend, Warner Chappell head Ben Vaughn,…
Dan + Shay are up for Vocal Duo of the Year at the upcoming 2025 CMA Awards, a category they have been nominated in a total of 12 times, winning the trophy twice. This year, they share the category with Brooks & Dunn, the reigning Vocal Duo of the Year, plus Brothers Osborne, Maddie & Tae, and The War…
Dan + Shay are back. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, share a video, addressing rumors that they were splitting up, after being mostly absent on social media in 2025. “We did not plan to take a social media hiatus for almost a whole year, but last year was crazy.” Smyers begins. “We did The Voice,…
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Karen Waldrup loved everything about being on The Voice. Waldrup, who auditioned by singing Jo Dee Messina‘s “Bye Bye,” was on Dan + Shay‘s team for Season 25 last year. Reba McEntire also turned around during Waldrup’s blind audition, but was blocked from choosing Waldrup by Dan + Shay. Waldrup made it to the Top 5 before she was…
Dan + Shay have something big planned. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, reveal they stepped away from social media because they are working on a new album, the follow-up to their 2023 Bigger Houses album. The two returned to reflect on their recent American Music Award win, for Favorite Country Duo or Group. “We won…
Dan + Shay are once again nominated for an ACM Award, for Duo of the Year. The nomination marks their 12th nod in the category, which they have won a total of four times. But this year’s nomination feels extra sweet, as both Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney are back to doing what they do best: making music together….
Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney is a dad, again! The singer and his wife, Hannah Billinglsey, reveal on social media that they are now parents of four sons, after Billingsley gave birth to their latest addition. “Our brand new baby BOY is finally here!” the couple writes. “Aubrey Ellis Mooney. 7 lbs 9 ounces + perfectly healthy! Thank you Jesus…
Dan + Shay are back at the top again. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, are celebrating their 11th No. 1 single, with “Bigger Houses.” The song is the title track of Dan + Shay’s fifth studio album. “Anytime you get to ring the bell, it’s a career highlight and a huge win to celebrate with…
Dan + Shay have yet another Grammy nomination to their credit. The duo, made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney , are nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance, for their current Top 5 single, “Bigger Houses.” The nomination marks their fifth Grammy nod throughout their career, and if they win, will mark their fourth Grammy trophy. “It’s crazy man,”…
Dan + Shay‘s Shay Mooney will soon be a father of four. The singer reveals that his wife, Hannah, is due to give birth in just a few weeks, although he fails to disclose if his three boys will get another brother or a sister. “Fourth one is on the way,” Mooney shares on Country Countdown USA. “I think…
