Dan + Shay are an American country pop duo from Nashville, Tennessee, formed by vocalists and songwriters Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney. Active since the mid-2010s, they blend contemporary country songwriting with pop production, emphasizing close vocal harmonies, melodic hooks, and polished studio arrangements. Their work frequently employs elements of pop, soft rock, and R&B-influenced vocal phrasing, producing radio-oriented songs that balance acoustic and electronic instrumentation. Known for crafting emotive ballads alongside uptempo tracks, the duo’s approach centers on accessible melodies and tightly produced recordings aimed at mainstream country and pop audiences.