Dan Shafer
| Dan Shafer | |
|---|---|
 Dan Shafer The Voice.jpg Shafer in 2017 | |
| Born | Daniel David Shafer July 15, 1959 |
| 💼 Occupation | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| 📆 Years active | 1977–present |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Daniel David Shafer (born July 15, 1959) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. He is known for appearing as a contestant on Season 11 of NBC's The Voice in 2016 and for his work as a session vocalist. [1][2]
Early life
Shafer was born in France and later lived in Connecticut, where he performed in rock bands before relocating to the Nashville area.[2]
Career
Session and recording work
Shafer has worked as a session vocalist and has been credited on recordings by several artists, including Maia Amada, Jessica Andrews, and performers featured on the compilation album Emmanuel: A Musical Celebration of the Life of Christ.[3][4][5]
The Voice
In 2016, Shafer appeared on Season 11 of NBC's The Voice.[1] At age 57, he was reported to be the oldest contestant featured during that season's blind auditions.[1][2] His blind audition performance of "Marry Me" by Train earned him a place on coach Blake Shelton's team.[6] Shafer was eliminated during the Battle Rounds after performing Bad Company's "Feel Like Makin' Love" against teammate Sundance Head.[7]
Solo career
Following his appearance on The Voice, Shafer announced plans to pursue a solo recording career.[8] In 2017, he released the single Rise Above.[9]
Discography
Selected recording credits
| Year | Album | Artist | Credit | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Faith Remains | Maia Amada | Background vocals | [3] |
| 1996 | Emmanuel: A Musical Celebration of the Life of Christ | Various artists | Backing vocals on "Emmanuel" | [4] |
| 1999 | Heart Shaped World | Jessica Andrews | Backing vocals | [5] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Humbles, Andy (September 22, 2016). "Mt. Juliet's Dan Shafer is oldest contestant on The Voice". The Tennessean.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Habegger, Becca (October 3, 2016). "Tennessee contestant on "The Voice" chasing a delayed dream". WBIR-TV.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Faith Remains – Credits". AllMusic.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Emmanuel: A Musical Celebration of the Life of Christ". Discogs.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Heart Shaped World". Discogs.
- ↑ "He's Got The Voice". The Wilson Post.
- ↑ "Tennessee singer rocks out on 'Voice,' knocked out in battle round". WBIR-TV. October 11, 2016.
- ↑ "'The Voice' contestant from Mt. Juliet to launch solo career". The Tennessean. October 12, 2016.
- ↑ "'The Voice' contestant from Mt. Juliet releases solo record". The Tennessean. March 10, 2017.
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