Years ago, Dan connected with Pop-punk artist and Producer Will Pugh of Cartel. Through their work relationship and six degrees of separation Dan was introduced to hit songwriter Andy Albert who has several #1 hit songs with Dan & Shay & Dustin Lunch as well as many cuts with major artists such as Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton & Carrie Underwood to name a few. Together Dan and Andy wrote "The Bright Side", a positive uplifting song that speaks to the "silver lining" in life. The song is set to be released on January 26, 2024 on all streaming platforms.

Dan has also released 5 new songs with Nashville producer Jimmy Ritchey (Jake Owen, Sam Hunt, Mark Chesnut, Joe Nichols). The record also includes performance credits from some monster A-list musicians such as Danny Rader (Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney), Shannon Forrest (Toto), Craig Young (Colbie Calliet), Charlie Judge and Sol Philcox. Dan has amassed over a million streams on his recent country releases as well as over a million views on Youtube. Dan has also toured and played many noteable venues including the Stage, Carrier Dome, Hard Rock Cafe, and has recently opened for country music icon Rodney Atkins as well as Dylan Scott, Maddie & Tae and others.
Dan has also released a rock EP, and has performed live on the Steve Harvey Show in front of millions of viewers. As a member of the pop-rock band Soundside, Dan has issued 5 records, one in Spanish, and played over 1000 shows, opening for diversely esteemed artists such as Berlin, Days Of The New, The Tubes, and the New York Dolls. Dan’s songs have also recently been placed on the TV series The Young and the Restless.