Late, lauded musician Dan Seals is paired with multi-platinum certified singer/songwriter, Jamey Johnson for a recreated take on the number one, uptempo Seals-penned classic, “Three Time Loser,” releasing October 17. Fans can pre-save the song here.
“Dan Seals is one of the great voices of the ‘80s that sculpted the sound and style of songwriters and artists like me that were raised on that era of country music,” said Jamey Johnson.
Record label, Melody Place along with Seals’ estate, made the announcement via social media today. The track follows last month’s reimagined release of “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)” featuring Seals with country superstar, Luke Bryan. Fans and critics alike praised the song, with American Songwriter declaring “even decades later, Seals’ music still carries the same weight, beauty, and truth it did when first released.”
Written and originally released by Seals in 1987 with renowned producer Kyle Lehning, the track climbed its way up the Billboard Country Singles chart that same year. The song appeared on his sixth studio album, On The Front Line.
The multi-genre mastermind began his career as “England Dan” in the soft rock duo, England Dan & John Ford Coley before he became an award-winning solo artist. Seals went on to achieve extraordinary success, receiving 11 number one hit songs in his lifetime, two CMA awards, and was posthumously inducted into the Texas Heritage Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2025.
About Dan Seals
Dan Seals was never one to follow convention. Born and raised in Texas, he played a right-handed, 12-string guitar with his left hand and eight strings—"upside down and backwards," as he liked to say. This unconventional approach carried through his entire career, as he seamlessly transitioned from pop stardom to country success. Seals first gained fame as "England Dan" in the soft rock duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. The pair’s 1976 hit "I'd Really Love to See You Tonight" cemented their place in pop history, followed by other classics including "Nights Are Forever (Without You) and “Love Is The Answer”." But when the duo disbanded, Seals faced financial struggles, sleeping under a friend's piano as he worked to rebuild his career. Determined to find a new path, he embraced his country roots. In 1984, "God Must Be a Cowboy" gave him his first country top 10 hit, paving the way for an astonishing run of eleven No. 1 Billboard country hits. Songs such as "Bop," "Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)," and "Meet Me in Montana" with Marie Osmond showcased his ability to blend emotional depth with commercial appeal. His work earned him a CMA award and a loyal fanbase. Seals was known for his artistic integrity, only recording songs that stirred him emotionally. His producer, Kyle Lehning, recalled how he pursued excellence with "light-hearted seriousness" in the studio. When the radio hits slowed, Seals remained a beloved touring act, later performing with his brother Jim as Seals & Seals, bringing their respective catalogs to audiences worldwide. Diagnosed with mantle cell lymphoma in 2007, Seals faced his final days with the same grace he brought to his music. He passed away on March 25, 2009, at 8:30 p.m.—"Showtime," as his manager put it. His legacy remains one of versatility, authenticity, and an enduring impact on both pop and country music.
About Jamey Johnson
Ten-time GRAMMY nominee Jamey Johnson has been called “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” by The Washington Post. His music has garnered international acclaim and is embraced by fans of classic and contemporary country, as well as Americana and mainstream rock. He released his latest album, Midnight Gasoline, a collaboration between his label, Big Gassed Records, and Warner Music Nashville, in November 2024. He released a new song, “Never Gonna Be,” with Ronnie Dunn on Sept. 12. The Grand Ole Opry member is also widely regarded as one of the greatest country songwriters of his generation. He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year – for “Give It Away” and “In Color” – from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association. A consummate storyteller, his songs have been recorded by George Strait, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, James Otto, Joe Nichols and others. His recent prime-time television performances have been widely recognized as the best of the shows, from singing “Georgia on My Mind” in the CBS special “Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Celebration” and “Angels Among Us” for the CMT Giants: Alabama to performing “Beer for My Horses” with Lainey Wilson for the top-rated NBC special “Toby Keith: American Icon” (available to stream on Peacock.) The Recording Industry Association of America recently honored him for sales/streams of 9 million, including the 5X platinum-certified single “In Color,” the 2X platinum-certified album That Lonesome Song, the platinum-certified single “High Cost of Living,” the gold-certified song “Between Jennings and Jones” and the gold-certified single “That Lonesome Song." Jamey performed in “Life Is a Carnival: A Music Celebration of Robbie Robertson,” which was held in Los Angeles and filmed by Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese for an upcoming release.
