This episode goes beyond the music.
I'm joined by Grammy winning country duo Dan + Shay for a raw and emotional conversation about their powerful new single "Say So." Known for their signature love songs, this track takes a deeply personal turn inspired by the loss of a mentor and close friend to suicide in 2025.
We talk about the story behind the song, the fear that it might be "too heavy" for fans, and why they chose to share it anyway.
Dan Smyers also opens up about his own mental health journey, revealing that the past few years have brought more internal battles than ever before a reality so many can relate to, but few talk about out loud.
This is a conversation about grief, vulnerability, and the importance of speaking up even when it's hard. Lets get the story behind their new song "Say So".
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