Dan Smyers Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Weight | 67 kg |
Date of Birth | August 16, 1987 |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Spouse | Abby Law |
Dan Smyers is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is known for forming the country music duo, Dan + Shay, alongside musician Shay Mooney and over the years, the band has released a wide range of discography that has won them immense popularity as well as multiple accolades. Moreover, Dan Smyers has also earned a decent fan base on social media with more than 300k followers on Instagram and more than 250k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
Dan Smyers
Nick Name
Dan
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Wexford, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Residence
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Nationality
Education
Dan Smyers studied at North Allegheny Senior High School located in Wexford, Pennsylvania and then got enrolled at Carnegie Mellon University located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and studied Finance. He also played football during his time at the university.
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Family
- Father –Â Dave Smyers
- Mother – Patty Smyers
- Others – Edward Calvin Smyers (Paternal Grandfather), Michiko “Angle” Ohashi (Paternal Grandmother), Jack/Gracomino Joseph Colando (Maternal Grandfather), Elizabeth/Lizabet Matilda “Betty” Serdinak (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
As a member of Dan + Shay, Dan Smyers is represented by Sandbox Entertainment, Music Artist Management Company, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States.
Genre
Country, Country Pop
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Warner Nashville
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Dan Smyers has dated –
- Abby Law – He has been in a long-term relationship with Abby law and the duo got engaged in 2016. On May 13, 2017, they married and have been together ever since. Also, Dan and Abby met one another at an animal rescue center and pet 4 rescue dogs named Chief, Joy, Ghost, and Mac (Macaroni).
Race / Ethnicity
Mixed (White and Asian)
Dan Smyers is of Japanese, Italian, Slovak, Irish, Scots-Irish/Northern Irish, English, and German descent.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Sports a bushy beard
- Shoulder-length curly hair
- Toned physique
Dan Smyers Favorite Things
- Childhood Christmas Gift – NINTENDO 64
- Artists While Growing Up – Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw
- Singer – Shay Mooney
Source – Pop Culture Media, Pop Culture Media
Dan Smyers Facts
- He grew up in Wexford, Pennsylvania.
- As a part of Dan + Shay, he released his debut studio album, Where It All Began, on April 1, 2014, through Warner Bros. Nashville. It comprised of songs such as 19 You + Me, Show You Off, Somewhere Only We Know, What You Do to Me, and Nothin’ Like You and was ranked at number #1 in the US Top Country Albums (Billboard) chart and at number #6 in the US Billboard 200 chart.
- Where It All Began was also certified “Gold” by the United States (RIAA).
- Dan + Shay has won several awards such as the ASCAP Country Music Award, Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, and Academy of Country Music Award.
- Dan Smyers enjoys traveling.
- With Dan + Shay, he has also collaborated with singer, dancer, and musician, Lindsey Stirling.
- Before Dan + Shay, Dan Smyers was a member of a band named Transition.
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