Biography

Label Contact:
8 Track Entertainment - 8trackent.com
Gary Kraen, GM
gary@8trackent.com

Claire Taylor, VP
claire@8trackent.com

Radio Contact:
Brad Paul Media
Brad Paul
bradpaul56@gmail.com

Swank Productions
Joe Swank
joeswank@thejoeswank.com

Other Contacts:
Vector Management
Ben Kitterman
bkitterman@vectormgmt.com


“The fresh collection of songs explores the timeless tenants of bluegrass while lyrically delving into modern themes, with tracks dedicated to self-reflection, human brotherhood and even PTSD. Each one is imbued with the youthful energy of Tyminski’s brand new band. Tracks include “Silence In The Brandy” detailing the struggle of a lone soldier, “Never Comin’ Home,” which laments a love that’s gone for good, “Never Met a Stranger” that embraces friends we’ve yet to meet and “Ode to Jimmy,” a tribute to bluegrass icon Jimmy Martin.” - Lorie Hollabaugh - Music Row Magazine

“Throughout the collection, Tyminski and his band offer expert instrumentation to further elevate this well-crafted set to tracks, spearheaded by Tyminski’s raw, yet smoothly superb, lead vocals.” - Jessica Nicholson - Billboard Magazine

GOD FEARING HEATHEN

“I decided it might be time to try writing some bluegrass songs for myself for this project,” said Tyminski. “I think this is my best take on modern bluegrass music yet. I’m as excited about playing as I’ve ever been. I like to say that this record was ‘band produced’ – my band joined me in the studio and they tour with me as well.” - Dan Tyminski

CD Release Date: 07-03-2023

Executive Producers: Noah Gordon & Ben Kitterman
Producer: Dan Tyminski
Recorded at: The Doghouse Studio / Nashville, Tennessee
Recorded and Mixed by: Neal Cappellino, assisted by Connor Theriot
** Special thanks to Jonathan Pines at Rupert Neve Designs
Mastered By: Bill Wolf
Photography: Jeff Fasano Photography
Photo Editing: Jenna Larkin Ramos / Lionhearted Creative
Album Artwork: Keith Koenig / Distiller Works

Musicians:
Dan Tyminski: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Gaven Largent: Dobro, Background Vocals
Harry Clark: Mandolin, Background Vocals
Maddie Denton: Fiddle, Background Vocals
Grace Davis: Bass
Jason Davis: Banjo


SONGS IN ORDER ON CD:

1. Never Coming Home (3:20)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Ira Dean / IraEffinDean Music / BMI (Admin. By 8 Track Entertainment Co., LLC)
8 Track Music Worldwide / BMI

ISRC:. QZV6S2300017

The opening track, “Never Coming Home” is a “jauntily performed but melancholy tale of a broken relationship” (She didn’t cry, she didn’t try, she didn’t even say goodbye.) 


2. Hey Brother (4:22)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Ash Pournouri / Ash Pournouri Publishing / BMI
Salem Al Fakir / Universal Music Publishing AB / STIM
Tim Bergling / STIM
Veronica Maggio / STIM
Vincent Pontare / STIM
EMI Music Publishing Scandinavia AB / STIM
EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. / BMI
Universal Polygram International Publishing / ASCAP
Universal Songs of Polygram International Inc / BMI

** Mastered by: Noah Gordon at 8 Track Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama

ISRC: QZV6S2300008

“Hey Brother,” the platinum-selling global smash hit that Tyminski originally recorded with DJ Avicii, is the only cover on the album. Tyminski commented that this song "best represents what I'm attempting to create as a bluegrass artist."

3. Keep Your Eye on Kentucky (3:06)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Monty Criswell / Spirit Nashville One Crescendo / BMI
Tunes of Fluid / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)
Rust and Chrome Music / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)

ISRC: QZV6S2300016

Highlighting the great state of Kentucky, “Keep Your Eye on Kentucky,” name checks the state’s barrel-aged exporters and promises to hold its beauty and serenity in Tyminski’s heart no matter where his travels may take him. 

4. Never Met a Stranger (3:15)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Emileon Songs / BMI
Luke Dick / Little Louder Songs / BMI
Jaida Dreyer / Sony/ATV Countryside / BMI

ISRC: QZV6S2300015

“Never Met a Stranger” embraces friends we’ve yet to meet, bringing listeners in with a playful banjo and warm vocal harmony.  


5. Silence In The Brandy (3:25)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Megan Mullins / Megan Mullins Music / BMI

ISRC: QZV6S2300014

Banjo master Jason Davis gets almost as much spotlight as the frontman on this album especially on “Silence in Brandy,” a harrowing tale of a serviceman suffering from PTSD. The track, co-written by Megan Mullins, has a classic, harmony-laced sound.


6. God Fearing Heathen (Featured Track) (2:49)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Ira Dean / IraEffinDean Music (BMI) (admin. by 8 Track Entertainment Co., LLC) / BMI
8 Track Music Worldwide / BMI

ISRC: QZV6S2300013

Tyminski goes solo on the spellbinding title track (“I cursed to Jesus with smoke on my breath/I gave Him every reason to leave me for dead”) where his clear, unaffected vocals seem influenced by those of James Taylor.  


7. G.O.A.T. (3:00)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Monty Criswell / Spirit Nashville One Crescendo / BMI
Tunes of Fluid / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)
Rust and Chrome Music / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)

ISRC: QZV6S2300012

“G.O.A.T.” is a tale of a deaf, dumb and blind guitarist who was the greatest picker the world would never know. The song allows Tyminski and his band room to let loose with some lightning licks. 

8. No Song To Sing (3:00)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Monty Criswell / Spirit Nashville One Crescendo / BMI
Tunes of Fluid / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)
Rust and Chrome Music / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)

ISRC: QZV6S2300011

Singing the praises of the hills and hollers, Tyminski’s “No Song To Sing,” remembers the comforts of home and expresses his gratitude for those memories as he laments: (“If not for the bluegrass way back in these hills, if not for those high lonesome strings, I’d have no love to call my own, I’d have no song to sing.”) 


9. Occam’s Razor (3:16)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
Dan Tyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Monty Criswell / Spirit Nashville One Crescendo / BMI
Tunes of Fluid / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)
Rust and Chrome Music / BMI (Admin. by Spirit Nashville One Crescendo)

ISRC: QZV6S2300010

“Occam’s Razor” is the story of a love lost and the heartbreak that remains. (“You said you loved me with your smile/so I drew a strong conclusion that you’d be around a while/I never saw the goodbye coming ‘til you walked out the door/ now, I don’t think I’ll shave with Occam’s razor anymore.”) 


10. Ode to Jimmy (3:05)

Songwriters, Publishers & PRO:
DanTyminski / Dan Tyminski Music / BMI
Phillip Lammonds / Braintwang Music / BMI
Mike Curb Music / BMI

ISRC: QZV6S2300009

Tyminski revisits the rustic sound he clearly loves on the closing track, “Ode to Jimmy.” This tribute to the great Jimmy Martin - one of Tyminski’s major influences - is certain to be a timeless bluegrass classic.  



Leading a brand-new version of The Dan Tyminski Band, the 14X Grammy® award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has released, “God Fearing Heathen,” his first bluegrass album in 15 years. Marking not only his first bluegrass album in more than a decade, but also his first album of self-penned bluegrass songs, and the first time he’s taken the reins as producer, the project is a milestone along a journey filled with points of interest.

Adding fresh vitality to his modern-traditional sound – complete with hot picking, soulful dynamics and the full-bodied vocal fans around the world love– the album’s 10 tracks feature boundless acoustic energy. It’s his first self-produced project with help from multi-Grammy® award winning sought-after engineer Neal Cappellino at Nashville’s Doghouse studio.

Tyminski’s deeply personal lyrics explore not just the timeless tenets of bluegrass, but also his views on modern themes like self-reflection, human brotherhood, a life nourished by music and even PTSD. The narrative standout “Silence In The Brandy” is a prime example of the latter, detailing the struggle of a lone soldier before PTSD was understood, and highlighting the “blue” in bluegrass with a classic, harmony-laced sound. Others like “Never Comin’ Home” lament a love that’s gone for good, while “Never Met a Stranger” embraces friends we’ve yet to meet, bringing listeners in with a playful banjo and warm vocal harmony. “G.O.A.T.” salutes the back-porch heroes of American roots music, while “Ode to Jimmy” tributes a towering (if unpredictable) bluegrass icon – the great Jimmy Martin. He lays his soul bare with the titular "God Fearing Heathen,” reconciling his own inner contrasts with deep, abiding compassion. And with a new version of “Hey Brother,” he nurtures that same compassion in all of us – this time presenting the tune the way he first heard in his head.

Throughout his 30+ year career, Dan Tyminski has left his mark in every corner of modern music. Tyminski’s voice famously accompanies George Clooney’s performance of the Stanley Brother’s Classic song, “I’m A Man of Constant Sorrow,” in the film, Oh Brother, Where Art Thou and his vocal collaboration with Swedish DJ Avicii on the song “Hey, Brother” was a global smash, having been streamed over 1 billion times to date.