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"Dear World" Project   -  Monday, May 07, 2007

Dan's composition and recording "I Am the River" is featured on a new 2 CD collection titled "Dear World - Words and Music for Peaceand the Environment." Compiled by Thurston Moore and Tony Gerber, the set also includes recordings by Gladys Knight, John Denver, Olivia Newton John, Melanie, Billy Edd Wheeler, the Kingston Trio and other fine performers.

Interspersed with the songs are spoken word passages written by luminaries such as Mahatma Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, James Madsion and Albert Schweitzer, whose philosophy of "reverence for life" inspired the project.

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Ryman Performance   -  Wednesday, April 11, 2007

On March 29th, Dan performed on stage at the historic Ryman Auditorium, original home of the Grand Ole Opry, as part of a "Mississippi" night of music, raising money for scholarships at Ole Miss, his alma mater. Also appearing were Marty Stuart, Amy Grant, Steve Azar, Jim Weatherly, Carl Jackson, Bryan Kennedy and Rivers Rutherford. The event was hosted by novelist John Grisham.


The Band Tribute Album   -  Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Dan is featured as a spoken word artist on Guster's version of "Wheel's On Fire" (Dylan/Danko), the first track on the acclaimed tribute album to the music of The Band. The CD is titled "EndlessHighway" and, besides Guster, features the Allman Brothers Band, Jakob Dylan, My Morning Jacket, Roseanne Cash, Lee Ann Womack, BruceHornsby and many other fine artists. The Band and Bob Dylan were major influences on Dan and it was a thrill for him to participate.


Busy Christmas Song   -  Friday, January 19, 2007

In it's debut season, over 3,000 visitors came to the happychristmassong.com web site to view Quentin Devine's charming animation of Dan's classic-in-the-making "Happy Christmas" and it garnered much positive response.


Happy Christmas Song   -  Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Dan's newest creative creation is live and just in time for the holiday season! Take a walk down nostalgia lane with a visit to happychristmassong.com.





"True Blue" Reviewed   -  Monday, January 09, 2006

The popular online singles lifestyle magazine, SavvyInsider.com offered this glowing review of Dan's newest project, True Blue.


Candi Staton   -  Monday, August 15, 2005

Legendary soul singer and disco queen, Candi Staton, recorded Dan's song, "When Will I," for her upcoming release on the English label, Honest Jon Records, scheduled for early 2006. The track was produced in Nashville by Mark Nevers, best known for his work with Lambchop and Calexico.