Grammy, IBMA and CMA award-winning multi-platinum star, Dan Tyminski, has signed a worldwide recording contract with Muscle Shoals/Nashville-based 8 Track Entertainment, it was announced today by 8 Track Entertainment President, Noah Gordon. Tyminski’s first single for the label, “Hey Brother,” a global smash originally recorded with Swedish DJ Avicii, will be released this fall. Currently on tour with The Dan Tyminski Band, Tyminski will co-host the 33rd IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards with Ronnie Bowman on September 29, 2022 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

"Noah Gordon's roots in bluegrass, and his passion for music, have me excited to be working with him and his team," commented Tyminski.

“Dan’s musicianship and unrivalled artistry speaks for itself,” said 8 Track Entertainment President, Gordon. “He is carrying on the tradition of those legendary bluegrass and Americana acts that have paved the way and he continues to bridge the gap for the next generation.”

Tyminski hit the road this year on tour with The Dan Tyminski Band in support of his recently released EP celebrating Tony Rice’s legacy – “One More Time Before You Go: A Tribute To Tony Rice.” The Dan Tyminski Band is comprised of Harry Clark (mandolin), Maddie Denton (fiddle), Jason Davis (banjo), Grace Davis (bass) and Gaven Largent (dobro). Tyminiski has also been in the studio recording a new album scheduled for release early in 2023.

About Dan Tyminski:

Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney's performance of the Stanley Brother's Classic song, "I'm A Man of Constant Sorrow," in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed over 1 billion times to date.
 
Dan has also contributed guitar and/or harmony to projects by Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Colt Ford, Aaron Lewis and Rob Thomas, to name a few. In addition to his highly successful solo career, Dan Tyminski has played guitar and mandolin for Alison Krauss and Union Station since 1994. His unmatched instrumental skills and burnished, soulful tenor voice have been key components of the band.
 
Dan has been honored with 14 Grammy Awards, was named Male Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association four times and was recognized as 2004’s Male Vocalist of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America.

For the latest information on The Dan Tyminski Band, visit www.DanTyminski.com.

Fourteen-time Grammy® award-winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dan Tyminski's version of the #1 global smash, "Hey Brother," is available today on all streaming platforms and via Play MPE. The song introduces Tyminski's new 8 Track Entertainment album, God Fearing Heathen dropping June 23, 2023. “Hey Brother,” released in 2013 by Swedish DJ Avicii, featured Tyminski on vocals and has streamed over one billion times. The live performance music video directed by Ryan Nolan is premiering on Americana-UK today.

“I think Avicii’s EDM version of “Hey Brother” was #1 in 16 different countries at the same time, it was crazy,” commented Tyminski. “I really do believe Avicii was a musical genius. I’m excited for fans to hear the updated version that I’ve recorded with my band.”

One of the most celebrated artists of his generation, the Tyminski-produced version of “Hey Brother” simmers with boundless acoustic energy and showcases Dan's musicianship and artistry. Complete with hot-picking and undeniable passion, Tyminski's full-bodied signature vocals authentically deliver the heartfelt lyrics about sibling love and tragic loss, bringing the song home to Americana. “Hey Brother” was written by Avicii, Ash Pournouri, Salem Al Fakir, Vincent Pontare and Veronica Maggio.

About Dan Tyminski:

Throughout his 30 plus year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney's performance of the Stanley Brother's Classic song, "I'm A Man of Constant Sorrow," in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed over 1 billion times to date.

Tyminski has also contributed guitar and/or harmony to projects by Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Colt Ford, Aaron Lewis and Rob Thomas, to name a few. In addition to his highly successful solo career, Tyminski has played guitar and mandolin for Alison Krauss and Union Station since 1994. His unmatched instrumental skills and burnished, soulful tenor voice have been key components of the band.

Tyminski's many accolades include 14 Grammy® Awards, Male Vocalist of the Year honors by the International Bluegrass Music Association four times and recognition as 2004’s Male Vocalist of the Year by the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America.

For the latest information on The Dan Tyminski Band, visit www.DanTyminski.com.

A 14x Grammy® winner returns to his bluegrass roots today (Friday, June 23), as DAN TYMINSKI releases the anticipated album, GOD FEARING HEATHEN.

Released via 8 Track Entertainment and distributed by Warner/ADA, the project marks Tyminski’s first bluegrass album in 15 years – and his first ever album of original bluegrass compositions – in a “homecoming” studio set that starts a new chapter for one of the genre’s most celebrated contemporary figures.

Also taking the reins as producer for the first time, GOD FEARING HEATHEN finds Tyminski leading a new lineup of The Dan Tyminski Band and following up successes in Americana (Southern Gothic) and international pop (Avicii’s “Hey Brother”), injecting fresh energy into a classic art form.

STREAM OR DOWNLOAD DAN TYMINSKI’S GOD FEARING HEATHEN HERE.

Executive produced by Noah Gordon, GOD FEARING HEATHEN features 10 new songs in total – including a new, bluegrass version of the 1 billion+ streaming “Hey Brother” – which made its debut at #2 on the Bluegrass Today Chart.  The new album is already receiving critical praise from across the media landscape … and across the globe.

In celebration of the album’s release, Tyminski will appear on the iconic Grand Ole Opry tonight (Friday, June 23), and hosts the official GOD FEARING HEATHEN album-release show at East Nashville’s American Legion Post 82 on June 28. Looking ahead, The Dan Tyminski Band will then spend all summer on tour, with a series of festival and headline dates scattered across the Eastern U.S. and beyond.

Check the band’s website for their full tour schedule.