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Dan + Shay release autobiographical album 'Young' and sign with new management
The country music duo returned from a hiatus with new music addressing personal loss and a partnership with management firm The Core Entertainment.
The short version
- Country music duo Dan + Shay released their autobiographical album "Young" through Warner Records Nashville/Warner Music Canada following a hiatus.
- The album's lead single, "Say So," pays tribute to former Warner Chappell Music head Ben Vaughn, who died by suicide in 2025.
- The duo parted ways with previous management firm Sandbox Entertainment and signed with The Core Entertainment to refresh their strategy.
Key facts
- Dan + Shay released their album "Young" with Warner Records Nashville and Warner Music Canada following an unofficial hiatus after their 2024 project "Bigger Houses."[Billboard]
- The lead single "Say So" is dedicated to Ben Vaughn, the former head of Warner Chappell Music who passed away in 2025.[Billboard]
- The duo ended their representation with Sandbox Entertainment and signed with The Core Entertainment, co-founded by Simon Tikhman and Dave "Chief" Zaruk.[Billboard]
- Dan + Shay sang the national anthem at the USA versus Paraguay soccer match in Los Angeles in June.[Billboard]