Dan + Shay are set to release their most personal work to date with the global premiere of their new single, “Say So,” out now (LISTEN HERE). The track serves as a stark, hope-filled reminder of the critical importance of mental health awareness and community support. Also available today is the moving and powerful music video, conceptualized and directed by the duo’s Dan Smyers.
“‘Say So’ is a reminder that no matter what you are going through, you don’t have to go through it alone,” they shared. “We wrote this song from a very personal place and could not be prouder to stand behind the message.”
Written by Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Jimmy Robbins, and David Hodges, and co-produced by Smyers and Scott Hendricks, “Say So” was born from a place of deep reflection following the sudden, unexpected loss of someone close to the duo.
Unflinchingly addressing the shock of loss and the unseen burdens individuals carry, the song offers a lifeline to those struggling in silence and aims to provide a sanctuary for the listener by promising unwavering presence.
“Say So” serves as a first look at more Dan + Shay music coming this year. This new chapter follows one of the most prolific seasons of the duo’s 12-year career, during which they have amassed over 13 billion global streams and 11 #1 singles at country radio.
The premiere of “Say So” is supported by a massive multi-platform launch, including major market billboard support from YouTube, Pandora, Spotify and Amazon as well as radio world premieres across major networks including iHeart, Audacy, Cox, Connoisseur, Summit and Beasley.
ABOUT DAN + SHAY
3x GRAMMY Award-winning duo Dan + Shay have entered one of the most prolific seasons of their storied 12+ year career thus far. The global superstars have amassed more than 13 BILLION streams globally and 139 worldwide career Multi-PLATINUM, PLATINUM and GOLD sales certifications to date, including 60 US RIAA and 81 international awards. They have also garnered significant recognition, being honored with eight American Music Awards for Favorite Country Duo, four ACM Awards for Duo of the Year, two CMA Awards for Duo of the Year, two PCCA Group/Duo of the Year awards, and three Billboard Music Awards for Top Country Duo/Group.
Dan + Shay became the first-ever coaching duo on NBC’s Emmy-winning program The Voice in 2024. The celebrated duo brought a wealth of experience to their team, with impressive accolades that include becoming the first and only artist to win the GRAMMY Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance 3x consecutively since the category’s inception (2021 – “10,000 Hours,” 2020 – “Speechless,” 2019 – “Tequila”).
They recently celebrated their eleventh #1 single at country radio with the GRAMMY nominated title track of their fifth studio album, Bigger Houses (2023). Co-produced by the band’s Dan Smyers and Scott Hendricks, Bigger Houses helped the duo further etch their permanent mark on country music.
Both projects were fueled by the duo’s PLATINUM-certified, critically acclaimed, and multi-award-winning album, Good Things. Also co-produced by Smyers, the LP featured the 2x PLATINUM-certified hits “I Should Probably Go To Bed” and “Glad You Exist,” which marked the duo’s sixth consecutive No.1 and ninth career No.1, as well as the 5x Multi-PLATINUM global smash “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber which crossed the 1 BILLION streams mark on Spotify.
With an impressive track record and a clear dedication to their craft, Dan + Shay continue to be a dominant force in country music and beyond. With new music on the horizon in 2026, the celebrated hitmakers are certain to further solidify their impressive musical legacy.