Early on in their career, the guys were openers for artists like Hunter Hayes and Blake Shelton. In between performing on their respective tours, Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney were fortunate to be able to headline their own tours at small venues, as they were building their fanbase at the time. I went to see them on their Where It All Began Tour, their first solo tour, on October 12, 2014 at The Intersection in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
While they were still new at the time, they also brought new artists on the road with them, which is something I truly appreciated. On this tour, a new country artist who goes by Cam as an artist (Camaron Ochs is her full name) filled the opening slot before the duo came out to perform their set. Wearing a sunshine-infused dress, she sang a handful of songs, including the rising track "Burning House" that night and I was absolutely blown away by her unique vocals and bubbly personality onstage. I also got to meet her after the show and she was very kind and welcoming. We took a picture together that I will post below!
A couple of years after that tour on June 23, 2016, Smyers and Mooney performed the chorus of her Grammy-nominated hit "Burning House" while on the road in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Seated on a couch in a dressing room for their show that night, both guys came together with Mooney's undeniable vocals, showing off his range, and Smyers' flawless harmonies. This is another one that I want the duo to release a full studio version of because I cannot get enough of their voice qualities that I mentioned above and their ability to tell the story.
Below the picture is Dan + Shay's rendition of the chorus from "Burning House" for you to enjoy!
| My picture with Cam after the Dan + Shay concert on October 12, 2014. |
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