Dan Tyminski facts for kids
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Dan Tyminski
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Tyminski in October 2010
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| Birth name | Daniel John Tyminski |
| Born | June 20, 1967 Rutland, Vermont, United States |
| Genres | Bluegrass |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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Daniel John Tyminski (born June 20, 1967) is an American singer and musician. He is well-known for playing and singing bluegrass music. Bluegrass is a lively style of country music. Dan is a very important member of the band Alison Krauss & Union Station.
He became very famous for his updated version of the song "Man of Constant Sorrow." This song was a big part of the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? In 2001, the song won a top award from the CMA. It also won a Grammy Award for Best Country Collaboration with Vocals. Dan has won 14 Grammy Awards in total for his music. In 2013, he sang on the worldwide hit song "Hey Brother" with the DJ Avicii. Dan Tyminski received the Bluegrass Star Award in 2021. This award honors bluegrass artists who help keep traditional bluegrass music alive.
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Dan Tyminski's Music Journey
Dan Tyminski has had a long and successful music career. He started playing music in 1988. He is known for his amazing guitar playing and singing.
Special Guitar Recognition
In July 2009, a famous guitar company, Martin Guitar, honored Dan. They created a special guitar called the Martin D-28 Dan Tyminski Custom Edition. This guitar was made to celebrate his dedication to bluegrass music. It has unique features that guitar players who use a "flatpick" really like.
Working with Avicii
At a big music festival in 2013, Dan introduced a new song called "Hey Brother." This song was a cool mix of country music and electronic dance music. He worked on it with a Swedish music producer named Avicii. "Hey Brother" became a huge hit around the world. It reached the top 5 in more than 15 countries. In May 2024, the song was streamed over one billion times on Spotify.
Solo Albums and New Music
Dan Tyminski has also released several solo albums. In 2017, he released an album called Southern Gothic. The first song from that album was "Bloodline." In 2023, he released another bluegrass album titled God Fearing Heathen. This album even included a bluegrass version of his hit song "Hey Brother."
Beyond Music: Golf
When he's not making music, Dan Tyminski enjoys playing golf. He is considered one of the "Top 100 Golfers in Music" by Golf Digest magazine. He often plays in golf tournaments with other celebrities.
Dan Tyminski's Albums and Songs
Dan Tyminski has released several albums and singles throughout his career. Here are some of his main works:
Albums
- Green Mountain Bluegrass (1985)
- Carry Me Across the Mountain (2000)
- Wheels (2008)
- Southern Gothic (2017)
- God Fearing Heathen (2023)
Singles
- "Bloodline" (2017) from Southern Gothic
- "Southern Gothic" (2017) from Southern Gothic
Songs as a Featured Artist
- "Hey Brother" (2013) with Avicii from the album True
