Sunday, March 15, 2026

Behind the scenes with Dan Smyers and Kelly Clarkson during "Keeping Score" recording session

Have you ever wondered what it is like to see Dan Smyers working as a producer working with another artist in the studio? Ever since I learned early on that he co-produces all of Dan + Shay's music, I have always wanted to see him in action working with Shay Mooney and some of the other artists they have collaborated with over the years.

My biggest dream is to one day be in the studio with Smyers and Mooney working together! They are two of the hardest workers I can think of and seeing the guys work their magic in the studio would be an experience that I would never forget.

While I wait for that opportunity to hopefully come my way one day, I have been able to watch Smyers be in producer mode a few times over the years in YouTube videos, one of them for the duos song "Keeping Score" featuring pop star Kelly Clarkson from their self-titled 2018 album. The clip was posted to their YouTube channel on April 6, 2019 and features Smyers in the studio working with Clarkson on her vocal parts for the song. It was cool watching the pop star and talk show host record her vocals in the booth! I also enjoyed the footage of the two artists bouncing ideas off one another for her vocals so that she could blend well with Mooney's parts, especially when the two of them come together during the inspiring tune.

Below is the clip of Smyers and Clarkson working together in the studio for my readers to enjoy! 

                                            Video courtesy of Dan + Shay's YouTube channel

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