Platinum-certified. Chart-smashing. Wildly independent. Dan Davidson is one of Canada’s most original and exciting voices in modern country music—a dynamic artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur who’s redefining what it means to make it in today’s industry.

Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Dan got his start as the lead guitarist—and eventually frontman—of the rock band Tupelo Honey, a project that earned a devoted fanbase and multiple top 40 hits on Canadian radio. The band toured alongside heavyweights like Bon Jovi and Three Days Grace, giving Dan a firsthand education in what it takes to build a career from the ground up. But after more than a decade of pounding the pavement in rock, he found a new calling: country music.

In 2016, Dan exploded onto the scene as a solo artist with the release of “Found”—a track co-written with Clayton Bellamy of The Road Hammers. With its massive hooks and heartfelt delivery, the song skyrocketed up the charts, ultimately becoming the highest-charting Canadian country single by an unsigned artist in history. It went Platinum, earned multiple award wins, and—true to Dan’s DIY spirit—featured a $500 self-made video that went viral on CMT and YouTube. That moment set the tone for the rest of his solo career: resourceful, fearless, and completely authentic.

Since then, Dan has released a string of acclaimed projects including Songs for Georgia, Juliet, 6 Songs to Midnight, and Nineteen Eighty Something—a bold, synth-tinged ode to nostalgia that mixes 80s pop flair with modern country grit. His singles like “Barn Burner,” “Say We Did,” “Church,” “Roll With It,” “Warm Beer,” and “If These Streets Could Talk” have dominated Canadian radio and racked up millions of streams. Whether he’s delivering tongue-in-cheek party anthems or introspective ballads, Dan’s music strikes a chord with fans looking for something that’s just left-of-centre in a genre that can often play it safe.

But Dan’s reach goes far beyond Canada. He’s become a breakout star in Australia, where he’s signed to the legendary ABC Records and has performed at major events like the Stock Route Music Festival, earning widespread acclaim from fans and radio alike. His down-to-earth stage presence and explosive live show have also made him a regular in Europe, where he continues to tour extensively and build a loyal international following. It’s rare to find an artist who can headline a rodeo in Alberta, a beach stage in Brisbane, and a club in Germany all in the same year—but Dan makes it look easy.

In addition to his work as a performer, Dan is a passionate advocate for artistic independence. In recent years, he founded SkySong Records, a boutique label focused on supporting emerging talent in country, Americana, and roots music. The label reflects his own career ethos: creative control, genre-bending experimentation, and the belief that good music doesn’t need permission to be great. Through SkySong, Dan is mentoring the next generation of Canadian artists while continuing to push his own sound into exciting new territory.

Dan’s work has earned him multiple Alberta Country Music Awards, CCMA and CRMA nominations, and countless festival appearances across Canada and around the world. His music has been featured on CMT, Sportsnet, iHeartRadio, and countless Spotify playlists, and his music videos—often humorous, highly creative, and unapologetically low-budget—have earned a cult following of their own.

Whether he’s leading a crowd in a muddy beer tent, strumming acoustic in a songwriter circle, or filming a Star Trek spoof in his garage, Dan brings the same energy to everything he does: bold, fun, and a little unpredictable.

With new music always on the way, an ever-expanding global fanbase, and a growing roster of artists on his label, Dan Davidson is not just making waves in country music—he’s helping steer the whole ship.