Tuesday May 31, 2022

How to Create a Successful Career in Music with Shay Mooney

Shay Mooney is a country music recording artist best know for being in the band Dan and Shay. Shay grew up in a small town in Arkansas and moved to Nashville when he was just 18 to pursue a career in country music. His band, Dan and Shay has released two albums to go number 1 on the US country charts. They have released 8 number 1 singles and have won 3 Grammys.

In this episode, Brock and Will dive into Shay's early career in Nashville when he was couch surfing, playing bars and breaking in as a songwriter. Shay shares the story of how him and Dan Smyers met at a party one evening which led to them having a successful career as a duo. He gives us an inside look at their creative process and shares why it's so important to collaborate with people you feel comfortable with. Shay also tells us about his band's current tour with Kenney Chesney. This is a great episode for anyone looking to get started in the music industry, or anyone who is a country music fan.

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