Wednesday, October 28, 2026

It is #WelcomeWednesday! Which Dan + Shay album era is your favorite and why? Participation is highly encouraged! 😊

 It is Dan + Shay #WelcomeWednesday on my blog post and Instagram account!

Today's question is: Which Dan + Shay album era is your favorite and why?

Your choices are: the debut album Where It All Began, the sophomore album Obsessed, the self-titled album Dan + Shay, the 2021 release Good Things, 2023's Bigger Houses, and the duo's most recent project Young.

Please feel free to leave a comment on this blog post or via my Instagram post to let me know which album era is your favorite and why! I am excited to read your responses, as I know everyone connects to a particular album for different reasons!

I want to see as much participation as possible!  😊 


I love Dan + Shay's first four albums as well as their most recent project. If you had to ask me to pick a favorite, I would not be able to choose. Each release was special to me for so many reasons, including Dan's incredible production work and Shay's stellar vocals on each song, just to name a couple of the many aspects that go into the music-making process. 

However, when the duo released their Bigger Houses album on September 15, 2023, after my first full listen through, it became my absolute favorite era and album. That still rings true over three years later. Tracks on it including "Heartbreak On The Map", Missing Someone", and "Heaven + Back" helped me continue to process losing my aunt earlier that year, and losing my grandma and uncle in 2022. These songs also helped to start healing my heart and mind after the immense amount of loss that I had experienced. I still listen to these tunes multiple times during the year when my aunt, grandma, and uncle are on my mind. "Heaven + Back" reminds me of all three of them, especially my grandma. I picture myself dancing with her up in heaven having the best time! 

While I can connect with every song on the album for different reasons, the three I mentioned above are my top three favorites! "Bigger Houses" would be tied for third place!🏡💙🎵

 






Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Welcome to another weekly edition of Dan + Shay #TriviaTuesday questions! Participation in my polls is highly encouraged! 😊

Welcome to another edition of Dan + Shay #TriviaTuesday on my blog post and Instagram account! If you have participated before, you know how much fun it is to make your best guess on each question! I appreciate your continued participation and support! If you have not participated in the past or are new to reading my blog and/or following my Instagram page, please feel free to make your best guess on each question! I will reveal the answers before the end of the week! Many people learn something new each week! 🥳🎉

Thank you to everyone who casted a vote last week! I truly appreciate all of your support! 😊💙🎵


There are THREE ways that you can vote! Your options with details on how to cast your vote are listed below! Have fun, make your best guess on each question, and I will post the results in the next few days!

1) Leave a comment with the question number and your answer at the bottom of this blog post.

2) Vote in the three polls via my Instagram story. *Poll will only be open for approximately 24 hours* https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay

3) Leave a comment with the question number and your answer on my Instagram post. https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay


Here are this week's questions!


1) Shay's son _______ is mentioned in the song "Bible In The Truck".

A) Asher James 👦🎵

B) Ames Alexander 👦🎵

C) Aubrey Ellis 👦🎵

D) Abram Shay👦🎵


2) What 2 country icons are mentioned in "The Old Guys"?

A) Willie Nelson and Keith Whitley 🎤🎵

B) Merle Haggard and Keith Whitley 🎤🎵

C) Garth Brooks and Merle Haggard 🎤🎵


3) What country icon is cited in "First Time Feeling"? 🎤🎵

A) Loretta Lynn 🎤🎵

B) Dolly Parton 🎤🎵

C) George Strait 🎤🎵

Monday, October 26, 2026

Welcome to another round of Dan + Shay #MusicMonday featuring three highly emotional songs from their new album "Young"!

Last week, my blog readers and social media followers voted "Forever Like This" as their favorite love songs from Dan + Shay's new album "Young" in my #MusicMonday poll. This week, my blog readers and social media followers will get to choose from three highly emotional songs from the duo's new project! Your three choices are: "The Old Guys" featuring Cody Johnson, "Dogs In Our Twenties", and "The Price Of Love". 💙🎵


There are THREE ways that you can vote! Your options with details on how to cast your vote are listed below! Have fun, enjoy the songs, and I will post the results in the next few days!

1) Listen to the YouTube clips of the three songs below and then leave a comment with your favorite song title at the bottom of this blog post.

2) Listen to the song clips in my Instagram story and then vote in the poll on the next slide. *Poll will only be open for approximately 24 hours* https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay

3) Listen to the songs below or via my Instagram story and comment with your favorite song title on my Instagram post.  https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay


                                            Song choice #1: "The Old Guys" featuring Cody Johnson 💙🎵

*Video courtesy of Dan + Shay's YouTube channel*


Song choice #2: "Dogs In Our Twenties" 💙🎵

                                            *Video courtesy of Dan + Shay's YouTube channel*


                                                    Song choice #3: "The Price Of Love" 💙🎵

                                            *Video courtesy of Dan + Shay's YouTube channel*

Thursday, October 22, 2026

#ThrowbackThursday to 10 years ago of this cute photo of Dan + Abby + their 2 rescue dogs via Dan's Instagram account

#ThrowbackThursday to over 10 years ago on June 27, 2016 when Dan Smyers posted this cute picture of himself alongside Abby Law, his girlfriend at the time! Dan (Smyers) is seen posing with their dog Chief and Abby is smiling for the camera with their dog Joy. 

"Cuddling pets, always", he captioned the post.

The couple got married on May 13, 2017. Since then, their clan has grown to four rescue dogs, and they still post about their furry four-legged friends on their social media accounts from time to time! The Smyers' also continue to raise awareness for animal adoption, fostering, and rescuing in their community and while Dan is on tour. Stay tuned for future posts about their current rescue dogs and the good work they both do for animals, particularly dogs! 🐶

Screenshot courtesy of Dan Smyers' June 27, 2016 Instagram post




 June 27, 2016

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

It is #WelcomeWednesday! What is a favorite memory you have with Dan + Shay?

It is Dan + Shay #WelcomeWednesday on my blog post and Facebook and Instagram accounts! 

Today's question is: What is a favorite memory you have with Dan + Shay?

This can be anything from the past, present, or anytime in between! Some examples include a memory you have from one of their concerts, an interaction you had with them during a meet and greet, an interaction you had with them on social media, etc.! If you have not met them or attended a concert, feel free to share what your favorite song is, which album is your favorite, what qualities you admire about the duo from interacting with them on social media, etc.! 

Please feel free to share your memory (an attached picture of the memory if available is not required, but highly encouraged when you post your comment!) in the comment section of this blog post, my Instagram post, or my Facebook post!

I love being able to read and see the experiences other fans have had with Dan + Shay over the years. We are all connected by our love for the duo and their music, but we have all had different, unique experiences!

I want to see as much participation as possible!  😊


I will start with one of my favorite memories from the Where It All Began album era. Dan + Shay surprised me on Valentine's Day in 2015! A delivery person came to our door with this beautiful, colorful bouquet of flowers! My dad brought them inside to our kitchen table. I had no idea who they were for or who sent them. We opened up the card tucked inside. Dan + Shay sent them to me!💐I was very excited and happy! It was such an amazing day! 😊I was one of a handful of fans who were surprised with flowers on February 14, 2015!

The week before the holiday, they had a contest on Twitter. Fans who interacted with the post in one way or another had a chance to win flowers from the duo. I did not participate because the guys had been interacting with me so much on the social media platform since I fell in love with them and their music in early 2014. I wanted other fans to have their shot at winning the prize. By the time the surprised happened, I had completely forgotten about the contest!

This picture and day will stay in my memory forever. It was such a special Valentine's Day for me that I will always be grateful for. Every special memory I have had with Dan + Shay over the years (Stay tuned for future posts about them) will never be taken for granted! 🩵🎵💐



Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Welcome back to Dan + Shay #TriviaTuesday! 🥳🎉🎵 Participation is highly encouraged! 😊

Welcome back to Dan + Shay #TriviaTuesday on my blog post and social media channels! If you have participated before, you know how much fun it is to make your best guess on each question! I appreciate your continued participation and support! If you have not participated in the past or are new to reading my blog and/or following my social media channels, please feel free to make your best guess on each question! I will reveal the answers before the end of the week! Many people learn something new each week! 🥳🎉🎵

There are FOUR ways that you can vote! Your options with details on how to cast your vote are listed below! Have fun, make your best guess on each question, and I will post the results in the next few days!

1) Leave a comment with the question number and your answer at the bottom of this blog post.

2) Vote in the three polls via my Instagram story. *Poll will only be open for approximately 24 hours* https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay

3)  Vote in the three polls on my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61595621157820


Here are this week's questions!


1) Dan + Shay's first opening act slot was on this tour?

A) Brad Paisley 🎤🎵

B) Keith Urban 🎤🎵

C) Hunter Hayes 🎤🎵


2) _________ is featured on Dan + Shay's new song "The Old Guys".

A) Zach Top 🎤🎵

B) Cody Johnson 🎤🎵

C) Luke Combs 🎤🎵


3) Country artist Megan Moroney surprised the Nashville crowd at her August 22, 2026 concert by bringing out Dan + Shay to sing with her. What Dan + Shay song did they perform together?🎤🎵

A) "Tequila" 🎤🎵

B) "Nothin' Like You" 🎤🎵

C) "Speechless" 🎤🎵

Monday, October 19, 2026

Vote for your favorite new love song from Dan + Shay's new album in today's #MusicMonday poll!

After taking a break from my blog, I am officially back and ready to continue to promote the many aspects of my favorite country music duo Dan + Shay with my own perspective. In the next few days, look for an update post on what content you can expect to see on my blog and social media accounts in the coming days and weeks!

In the meantime, my blog relaunch will start today with a new #MusicMonday poll! Dan + Shay have three new love songs on their new album titled Young! Which song is your favorite?! 🥰🎵

There are FOUR ways that you can vote! Your options with details on how to cast your vote are listed below! Have fun, enjoy the songs, and I will post the results in the next few days!

1) Listen to the YouTube clips of the three songs below and then leave a comment with your favorite song title at the bottom of this blog post.

2) Listen to the song clips in my Instagram story and then vote in the poll on the next slide. *Poll will only be open for approximately 24 hours* https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay

3) Listen to the songs below or via my Instagram story and comment with your favorite song title on my Instagram post.  https://www.instagram.com/dailydashofdanandshay

4) Listen to the song clips via my Facebook post and then vote in my poll. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61595621157820

Song choice #1: "Forever Like This" 🥰🎵

*Video courtesy of Dan + Shay's YouTube channel*


Song Choice #2: "Already Yours" 🥰🎵

*Video courtesy of Dan + Shay's YouTube channel*


Song Choice #3: "Marry You Again" 🥰🎵

*Video courtesy of Dan + Shay's YouTube channel*

It is #WelcomeWednesday! Which Dan + Shay album era is your favorite and why? Participation is highly encouraged! 😊

 It is Dan + Shay #WelcomeWednesday on my blog post and Instagram account! Today's question is: Which Dan + Shay album era is your favor...