Dan Tyminski facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dan Tyminski
Tyminski in October 2010
Background information
Birth name	Daniel John Tyminski
Born	(1967-06-20) June 20, 1967 (age 58) Rutland, Vermont, U.S.
Genres	Bluegrass
Occupation(s)	Singer musician
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Doobie Shea Rounder
Associated acts	Alison Krauss Union Station Avicii Soggy Bottom Boys

Daniel John Tyminski (born June 20, 1967) is an American bluegrass singer and musician. He is well-known for his amazing voice and guitar skills. Dan was a member of Alison Krauss's band, Union Station, for many years. He has also released several solo albums.

One of his most famous songs is his updated version of "Man of Constant Sorrow." This song was a big hit from the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? It even won a Grammy Award in 2001! Dan has won a total of 14 Grammy Awards for his own music and for working with other artists. In 2013, he sang on the international hit song "Hey Brother" by Avicii. This song became popular all over the world. In 2021, Dan Tyminski received the Bluegrass Star Award. This award honors bluegrass artists who help keep traditional bluegrass music alive.

Early Life and Beginnings

Dan Tyminski was born in Rutland, Vermont. His parents are Patricia and Stanley J. "Stosh" Tyminski Sr. His father was an automobile mechanic. Dan grew up loving music and started his journey to become a famous musician.

Dan's Musical Journey

Dan Tyminski has had a long and successful career in music. He is known for his unique style and powerful voice.

Special Guitars and Big Hits

In July 2009, a famous guitar company, Martin Guitar, created a special guitar just for Dan. It was called the Martin D-28 Dan Tyminski Custom Edition. This guitar honored his dedication to bluegrass music.

In 2013, Dan teamed up with Swedish music producer Avicii for a song called "Hey Brother." They first played this song at the Ultra Music Festival. It was a mix of country and electronic music. "Hey Brother" became a huge hit, reaching the top 5 in more than 15 countries! By May 2024, the song had been streamed over one billion times on Spotify.

New Albums and Bluegrass Style

Dan Tyminski released a solo album called Southern Gothic in 2017. The first song from this album was "Bloodline." In June 2023, he released another bluegrass album called God Fearing Heathen. This album even included a bluegrass version of his hit song "Hey Brother."

Beyond Music: Golfing Fun

Besides music, Dan Tyminski loves to play golf! He has even been named one of the "Top 100 Golfers in Music" by Golf Digest magazine. He often plays in golf tournaments with other celebrities.

Dan's Music Albums

Dan Tyminski has released several albums throughout his career. Here are some of his main albums:

Songs and Collaborations

Dan Tyminski has released his own songs and has also been featured on songs by other artists.

Singles by Dan Tyminski

Songs Featuring Dan Tyminski