Dan Davidson is one of Alberta’s most exciting country music exports, known for his fun-loving spirit and sincere energy. With over 35 million global streams, 20 CCMA nominations, 10 ACMA Awards, a platinum-certified single, a #1 selling Canadian country song and record, multiple Top 20 charting hits, and hundreds of performances under his belt, Dan has built unstoppable momentum and firmly established himself as a powerhouse in the country music world.
On April 10, Dan is set to release his feel-good, driving with the windows down track, “Making Memories.” With an easy, carefree energy, the song is a gentle reminder to slow down, take it all in, and be present. At its heart, it encourages listeners to put the phone away, say yes to the adventure, and make the most of life with the people they love.
Driven by warm acoustic guitars, bright electric textures, and a modern pop-country groove, the track pairs breezy melodies with an infectious, singalong chorus. Written by Nashville heavyweights Andrew Jannakos, Karen Kosowski, Emma-Lee, and Alex Pennington Smith, and produced by CCMA Award-winning producer Jeff Dalziel, “Making Memories” is the third release from Dan’s forthcoming EP.
“It’s so easy to get caught up in those “to do” lists…the emails…the mundane duties of life…we all have them. I think this song is a great reminder of the old saying, “If not now, then when?” None of us are getting any younger,” says Dan. “I hope that this song inspires people to do something they are always going to remember. For me personally, I see time flying by, in part because my kids are growing up so fast. Sometimes I need the reminder that we need to make sure we take advantage of the time we have with the ones we love.”
Dan burst onto the country scene with the release of “Found,” a breakout hit that quickly climbed the charts. He quickly became the #1 charting independent artist in Canada, and the single held the top spot as the #1 selling Canadian country song on iTunes for several weeks. “Found” went on to achieve platinum certification - an extraordinary milestone for a rising artist.
Since then, Dan has had two EPs debut at #1 on the iTunes Canadian Country Chart, further cementing his presence in the genre. His first international release, “Roll With It” - featuring platinum-selling, JUNO and CCMA award-winning country-rock band The Road Hammers - debuted at #1 on the iTunes Australian Country chart and peaked at No.11 on the Australian Country Chart. An impressive achievement that not only solidified his fanbase but also sparked a growing demand for him in Australia.
Dan has performed in China, France, Italy, Hungary, and completed tours in Spain and Australia. To date, he’s played over 200 shows across 8 countries, including a record-breaking 120-show run on Brett Kissel’s We Were That Song Tour - the most extensive tour in Canadian history. Dan has also shared the stage with acts like Jon Pardi, Corb Lund, Chase RIce and Dallas Smith. Dan’s latest single, “Buckle Rubbin’,” made an impressive debut at #30 on the Australian CountryTown Top 50 Airplay Chart and has since surpassed 200,000 streams worldwide.
In addition, he earned multiple nominations at the recent 2025 CCMA Awards, including Music Collaboration of the Year for “Won’t Forget” with Tim Hicks & Max Jackson, Country Personality of the Year alongside co-host Stella Stevens on CFCW, and Country Music Program of the Year for Heartstrings & Honky Tonks. Dan is also co-owner of the recently launched Skysong Records – a boutique label built by artists, for artists – alongside JUNO Award-winning country rockers, Jason McCoy & Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers, and Calgary-based music executive and philanthropist Craig Senyk.