Luke Bryan Joins The Late Dan Seals for Duet of Indelible Classic, “Everything That Glitters (Is Not Gold)” Available Friday, September 12
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The late singer-songwriter Dan Seals occupied a unique spot in music history, complicating how to properly tell his story. The Texas-native rose to fame with a series of pop rock hits. He was one half of the duo England Dan & JohnFord Coley. Later, he settled in Nashville for a successful solo career. His solo career yielded an astonishing nine consecutive and 11 total number one hits on the country music charts. He was among the most successful artists to cross-over to country music. This success is likely due to his ability to tell rural American stories through his songwriting. He made them palatable to a wider audience.
On Friday, a new duets project from record label Melody Place will launch. Country superstar Luke Bryan will join Seals. They will perform his 1986 chart-topper “Everything That Glitters (Is NotGold).” The song was co-written by Seals and Bob McDill. The song, produced by Seals’ longtime producer Kyle Lehning, will pay homage. It honors one of country music’s truest voices. This comes 16 years after his untimely passing. Pre-save the track HERE.
“When I think of all time iconic songs, this one definitely comes top of mind,” Luke Bryan said. “Dan was an artist I had on repeat and actually still do. I sang this song when I was back in Georgia. Now, to be here and paired with him on this new release is just unbelievable.”
Dan Seals’ music has been described as “building bridges.” It led to what it would ultimately become in the golden age to come. – Country Universe. In 2024, this outlet also called this song “an astonishing feat of songwriting.”
The LA Times called his sound a “blend of honky-tonk traditionalism, mild country rock and pop slickness.” It is delivered with an “easygoing” style.
Stay tuned for more information on the new project, coming soon.
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