Danny McMahon has written commercially for paramount
songwriting and within the UK country music scene for a number of years however
had never seen himself on the front line, as an artist. This all changed upon
attending country2country Festival, London in March 2017, where his experience
saw him begin to write lyrics that he felt he could only communicate himself
due to the honest and personal nature of his new works.
Danny’s passion for country music was bought to the
fore upon hearing the famous Brad Paisley song ‘Letter to me’. He said he
“connected with the songs’ realness and authenticity”. He became increasingly
fixed upon the way country music uses emotive lyrics and shows such a great
level of relatability. Danny’s country influences include artists such as
Rascal Flatts, Brett Young, Chase Bryant and Thomas Rhett.
Danny writes, records and produces his own music at
Puzzle Maker Studios, Bristol. He released his debut EP ‘Making Memories’ in
November 2017 of which the single ‘What It’s Like’ reached the semi-finals of Global
Unsigned Only 2018 competition. He was also voted best UK male country singer
by HEM country radio and reached number 1 in the UK Country Reverbnation
Charts.
International attention resulted in Danny becoming
the first UK artist to be invited to attend and perform at Springboard West
Festival, San Diego, CA in January 2018.
In June 2018, Danny released his second EP
‘Momentarily’ of which the lead single ‘Move’ reached number 73 in the UK
iTunes country charts. Since releasing this record, Danny has toured the UK,
was awarded UK Male Country Artist of the Year at the UK country music awards
and has been nominated for three British Country Music Awards which take place
on 24th November.
He has supported both Dylan Schneider (Louisiana,
Bristol, UK) and Charlie Worsham (Thekla, Bristol, UK) on their latest UK tours
and has recently returned from Nashville where he has been writing and
recording with 5-time Grammy nominated and 27-dove nominated artist and
producer Billy Smiley.
Danny’s latest single ‘When I See You’ which was
released on October 26th debuted at Number 1 in the UK iTunes Country Charts.
Music
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For live footage, click here for Danny’s
YouTube page.
Social Media
Press comments
“Bursting with awards and representing Bristol on so many music fronts – the great country ambassador for
Bristol”
Richard Lewis, BBC Bristol
“Danny and his band were possibly the only act of the
weekend I saw who managed to transform the big tent and make it feel like a
small venue”
Chris Farlie, W21 music
“You know you are in the presence of something
special when fellow audience member’s unsolicited start nudging you to saw how
good they think an act is”
Chris
Farlie, W21 music
“Definitely one of my artists to watch in 2018”
Kellie
Lou, Bring country 2 UK
“The high-energy songs were really effective live. I
think we’ll see a lot more of Danny as the year progresses”
Dan
Wharton, Your life in a song
“Another artist that I’ll be keeping a close eye on,
who has really tapped into the trends of the US country market with his own
brand of mainstream, country radio-orientated material”
Dany
Wharton, Your life in a song
“Undoubtedly one of the best sets from a newcomer”
John Berresford& Colin Jones, W21 music
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