1/6/10 Happy New Year to all of you and Thank You to those who support me and my music. Back out on the road with Cross Country so check the schedule for dates near you. 9/1/09 Danny on tour with the band Cross Country. Danny has stepped in as lead vocals for the band Cross Country and now is touring the upper midwestern states. Check back for tour dates and times. 4/20/09 Back by popular demand, Danny to play at the Wild Bull Saloon & Stakehouse's anual Halloween Bash. You can catch Danny on October 30th and 31st, the shows start at 9:30 pm. 12/30/08 Danny performs at James Breedwell's Song Writers night at Hooter's in Hermitage, TN Danny premiered his new song "Colorado Calling" and it was very well received by the packed house at Hooter's. 10/3/08 Danny gives back. While in Michigan, he stopped by two local elementary schools to present the music classes with donated instruments for thier use. After singing to the third grade students, he was presented with a song by the students. Check out what people in the industry are saying about Danny Lee Dunn: "I think this guy has the makings to be the next Garth Brooks" Billy Block (WKDF Nashville's host of Western Beat Radio) "You'll be hearing alot more from Danny Lee Dunn very soon. This guy has everything it takes to be the next big act to come out of Nashville" Vic Gabany (Grand Ole Opry;Veteran Sound Engineer) "A natural songwriter! Keep writing those songs." Brett Warren (of The Warren Brothers) "Danny Lee Dunn is incredible. I have not heard a voice like his come out of Nashville in years." Greg Perkins, Nashville producer. "Strongest new talent I've heard in a long time." Connie Harrington (hit Songwriter, owner; "This Music" publishing company) "Danny will be a huge success in the near future!" Derrick Meade, Meade Management "Danny Lee is a great singer" Tom Collins, Nashville producer "Danny, you really are gorgeous, sweet and smart!" Tracy Gershon, (Senior Director of A&R and Artist Development at Sony Music Nashville) in response to Dunn's lyrics in "Breakin' Up With Your Mom"
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With his dynamic vocal range, easy-going manner and sincere charm, Danny Lee Dunn brings his own unique blend of contemporary country, rock and soul. Drawing from diverse influences such as Ronnie Milsap, K-Ci and Jojo, Kenny Chesney, and The Steve Miller Band, Dunn has developed his sound through performing live, and honing his craft of songwriting for more than a decade. Born in the summer of 1983, in the city of Kalamazoo, MI., Dunn seemed destined for a life of music. Preceded by three generations of musicians and songwriters, he was no “black-sheep” to the traditions of his family. His earliest musical influences were his parents, grandfather and uncles who had all been involved in songwriting and performing in the Nashville music scene. After he was taken to purchase his first guitar, for his seventh birthday, Dunn’s young passion drove his small hands to practice day and night. Within months, he could play well enough to accompany his own vocals. Around the age of 12, he began writing his own songs, learning basics of various musical instruments and experimenting in the recording studio. As time passed, this passion grew stronger. His musical skills and appreciation, of all genres, continued to develop throughout his high school years. Along with being actively involved in organized sports, Dunn sang in the choir, performed in talent shows and even started a (short-lived) grunge-rock garage band. Yet, his heart never strayed from his roots, and first love, Country music. After graduation, Dunn worked on various local recording and band projects, performing in and out of Michigan and hosted a weekly songwriter’s night at Francois’, a cozy venue in Downtown Kalamazoo. He began to enter singing/songwriting competitions, including USA Network’s series, Nashville Star. Dunn took the win at one, of only twenty-six, competitions held at the regional level. This allowed him to compete at the finals round. The event generated news and media coverage in the West Michigan area, creating a buzz that helped to gain a solid local following. Immediately after his win, Rock Mangus, founder of the Mission of Hope Cancer Foundation, invited Dunn to join a select group of country performers who facilitate benefit concerts, raising money for cancer awareness. Danny accepted, graciously, and embraced the experience of using his talents for a greater good. Soon, Dunn caught the interest of local investors who offered to help him begin recording his first album with Nashville producer, Greg Cole. In June of 2007, the commute from Michigan to Tennessee became enough of an inconvenience for Dunn to make the move to Nashville. Danny Lee Dunn performs in and around the Nashville area, and now touring the mid-west with the band Cross Country. Recently, he has interviewed and performed live, on 103.3 WKDF/Nashville radio’s Billy Block Radio Show.
Danny visits local elementary schools