Дуэт Dan + Shay рассказал о почти разводе на пике карьеры

Dan + Shay Reveal 2021 Near-Breakup During Peak Success Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney said they almost went their separate ways just as their career reached new heights, according to a recent episode of the “Artist Friendly” podcast. View… Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney said they almost went their separate ways just as their career reached new heights, according to a recent episode of the "Artist Friendly" podcast. The duo told host Joel Madden that unhealthy dynamics and a communication breakdown pushed them to a crossroads in 2021, largely because they process events and enjoy live performances so differently. "We had that moment in 2021, and it was kind of like, all right, do we ride off into the sunset and celebrate our accomplishments or do, like, we have some maybe really hard conversations with each other and fix this?" Mooney said. The tension came to a head after the duo landed the opening slot on Kenny Chesney's tour. Smyers said they considered using the run as a farewell tour if they couldn't resolve their issues. "We're either going to say peace out to this thing, or we're going to figure this out and get it right," Mooney said. Instead, the pair met at Smyers' home for a marathon, late-night conversation that stretched until 3 or 4 a.m. Smyers called it the most pivotal moment of their career. Mooney said much of the friction stemmed from how he and Smyers approached live shows: Smyers focused on technical details audiences rarely notice, while Mooney placed more weight on the overall experience. They agreed to meet in the middle. The two ultimately chose to stay together, apologizing for their roles in the breakdown and adopting a new rule to address issues as they arise rather than let them build. Dan + Shay broke onto the country scene in 2013 with their debut single, "19 You + Me," followed in 2014 by their debut album, Where It All Began. The duo's breakthrough hit “Tequila” earned them their first GRAMMY in 2019, with “Speechless” in 2020 and “10,000 Hours” in 2021, both winning them consecutive GRAMMYs.