Here is my fifth Saturday Spotlight that I did via e-mail with my caring (online) friend and devoted, longtime Dan + Shay fan, Justine Arnold from Dallas Fort-Worth, Texas. Over the years I have followed many of the duo's biggest fans on social media and Justine is one of them! She and I have connected through direct message, reminiscing on the concert we had just attended. And when I went through some tough times, she was there sending me uplifting messages, which made me smile! She has also interacted with my social media posts and stories over the last decade and I have always interacted with hers, especially when it comes to our favorite country music duo!
In this fifth session, you will learn about the first time that she saw Dan + Shay in concert and had her initial meet + greet with them, what she thinks about their unconventional music videos, why the duo's self-titled third album is her absolute favorite, a special Instagram direct message reply from Shay Mooney of the duo, and more!
She also included a couple of pictures and a collage of some of her meet + greets she has done with the duo over the years! These can be found below the Q&A session!
Please enjoy reading my fourth Dan + Shay Fan Spotlight with Justine Arnold!
Stacy (S): When did you become a fan of Dan + Shay? Was it in the beginning or later on in their careers? What was the first song of theirs that you heard on the radio? What was your first impression of hearing them on the radio and then getting to know them through social media?
Justine Arnold (JA): Honestly? I can't tell you when I first became a fan. I remember back in June of 2014, my sister had an extra ticket to the Blake Shelton concert and I only went because I wanted to see Dan + Shay. I met them for the first time at this show, too!
(S): How many times have you seen the duo in concert? What is your favorite venue that you have seen thm play at? Tell me about a few of the concerts that stand out to you.
(JA): I can't tell you how many times I've seen them because I lost count LOL. I've seen them over a dozen times at *least* hahaha
(S): How many times have you had the opportunity to meet Dan + Shay? What was the first meet + greet like? Did anything they say stick out to you that you still remember today? Tell me about a few of your other meet + greets with the guys that were special.
(JA): I wanna say I've met them about eight or nine times? I could only find a few photos at the moment.
(S): Dan + Shay have a few unconventional music videos that don't portray the actual storyline of the song like "Tequila", "How Not To", and "Steal My Love". They used a completely different storyline. Please describe what you think about each of these videos and if you like the guys going outside the normal when it comes to music video concepts.
(JA): I honestly love those videos, and love any collab they do with P. Tracy! He's a creative genius!
(S): What is the name of your local country radio station(s) that you listen to? Do they play Dan + Shay's songs often? Which songs do they play the most?
(JA): 96.3 KSCS and 99.5 The Wolf. I honestly don't listen to the radio very much. 🫣
(S): If you had to pick your top two favorite Dan + Shay albums and top five overall songs (including from their Christmas album), what would they be? Tell me why those songs and the two albums overall connect with you.
(JA): My favorite album overall is their self-titled album. The album came out in June of 2018 and I lost my mom in July. It was THE album that I consistently played and it kept my spirits up during a time when all I wanted to do was cry.
(S): Dan + Shay have been very active on social media over the years. Are there any special interactions/memories that you have had with them on social media that you would like to share?
(JA): In 2018 when I lost my mom, Dan comped my tickets to their show in Dallas when they opened for Rascal Flatts. I got to see him after the show and thank him for everything and he apologized about my mom.
I got married in 2022 and I sent a message to Shay the night before and let him know we were dancing to "My Side Of The Fence" and he responded! It made my night! (Picture of the conversation below the Q&A)
(S): If you had the opportunity to have dinner with Dan + Shay and spend quality time with them afterward, what questions would you ask them? What would you talk about?
(JA): Oh wow, that's a tough question! I think I would ask how they handled the disappointment in the industry. How they handle writers block (lol). I'd probably ask Shay a lot of parenting questions and I am expecting!
(S): Is there anything else you would like to add?
(JA): Nope!! These are great questions! Thanks for choosing me to answer them. ☺️
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How fun!! I love reading the Q+A's!!
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