Key Facts
- Album title
- Young
- Track count
- 10
- Collaboration track
- The Old Guys
- Release date
- August 21
- Tour name
- The Young Tour
- Support acts
- Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross
Background
Dan + Shay, the country duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, have announced details of their upcoming studio album, 'Young.' The duo revealed the album's track list on Instagram on Monday, August 3, 2026.
The album is described by the duo as 'by far our most personal album yet,' offering a 'real-time snapshot' of their current lives. They expressed gratitude to fans for their patience and support during the making of the record.
Current Situation
The 10-track project includes one collaboration, but the artist's name is blurred in the posted track list. The song is titled 'The Old Guys,' and Dan + Shay have encouraged fans to guess the featured artist on Instagram. As of publication time on Tuesday, August 4, the artist has not been confirmed.
So far, Dan + Shay have released the title track, 'Say So,' 'Marry You Again,' and 'Her, The Kids, and Jesus.' The full track list includes these songs and others, with the collaboration track among them.
The album 'Young' is scheduled for release on August 21. In September, the duo will launch 'The Young Tour' with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross on select dates.
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Fri Sep 11 | Noblesville, IN | Ruoff Music Center |
| Sat Sep 12 | Tinley Park, IL | Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre |
| Sun Sep 13 | Shakopee, MN | Mystic Lake Amphitheater |
| Thu Sep 17 | Wantagh, NY | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater |
| Fri Sep 18 | Gilford, NH | BankNH Pavilion |
| Sat Sep 19 | Mansfield, MA | Xfinity Center |
| Thu Sep 24 | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center |
| Fri Sep 25 | Syracuse, NY | Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview |
| Sat Sep 26 | Uncasville, CT | Mohegan Sun Arena |
| Thu Oct 01 | Toronto, ON | RBC Amphitheatre |
| Fri Oct 02 | Grand Rapids, MI | Acrisure Amphitheater |
| Sat Oct 03 | Clarkston, MI | Pine Knob Music Theatre |
Impacts
Fans of Dan + Shay will have the opportunity to hear the new album later this month and see the duo perform live across North America starting in September. The tour includes stops in numerous cities, from Noblesville, Indiana, to Mountain View, California.
The mystery collaboration could generate significant buzz and speculation among listeners, potentially boosting interest in the album and the tour. The identity of the featured artist remains unknown, and the duo has not provided further hints.
Future Outlook
Scenario analysis: The possibilities below are not certain predictions.
If the collaboration partner is a well-known artist, it could increase the album's commercial appeal and media attention. The duo may reveal the artist before the album's release, but no confirmation has been made yet.
The Young Tour, which runs from September through November, could see strong ticket demand if the album performs well. However, the tour's success may depend on factors such as concert attendance and public reception of the new music.
Should the album and tour meet expectations, Dan + Shay could solidify their status in country music, but this remains speculative at this time.
Source: iheart.com
