Dan + Shay: Love Songs Inspired By Family And Moments

It's no secret that Dan + Shay's Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney take inspiration from love stories in their family to write their songs. "From the Ground Up," their smash hit love ballad from 2016, was inspired by their respective grandparents and how they modeled strong marriages for both Smyers and Mooney as children. This connection to family not only shapes their music but also resonates deeply with their audience, making their songs relatable and heartfelt.

As it turns out, the bandmates' families are full of goals-worthy couples. Recently, Dan + Shay shared a touching video of a romantic family moment during their performance in Arlington, Texas. While the duo was part of Kenny Chesney's Here and Now Stadium Tour, Mooney's parents danced together during the soundcheck as their son warmed up a new song titled "You." This candid moment captures the magic of love that inspires the duo's songwriting.

"We were soundchecking 'You' at [AT&T Stadium] yesterday and looked out and saw [Mooney's] parents dancing to the song," the band reflected on social media, sharing the joyful video footage. "Means the world to see people connecting with our music and sharing moments like this." This sentiment speaks to the essence of their artistry – creating music that fosters connection and evokes emotion.