"This is What I Do" - DAN HARRISON on Life as a Songwriter & Performer

"This is What I Do" - DAN HARRISON on Life as a Songwriter & Performer

From Dan Time by Dan McArdle

May 30, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 111

About this episode

Dan McArdle continues his conversation with songwriter Dan Harrison about his music career and personal life.

Here is PART II of my conversation with one of Nashville's rising talents, Dan Harrison ! We talk more about his music, his songwriting and professional opportunities - and how he balances it all while trying to focus on self care and time with friends & family. Dan co-wrote the NEW Belles hit single "Son of Jolene," an imaginative sequel to Dolly Parton's 1974 classic "Jolene." DOWNLOAD the song on Spotify and all music platforms. Having first appeared in 2023 on Ep. 9 and again in 2024 on Ep. 48 - Dan returns to talk about the origins of this song, his friendship with Belles and co-writer Tyler Bank ; his single and video "Night in the Life" and MORE! Dan was recently named to Nashville Briefing's "25 Songwriters You Need to Know" presented by ASCAP: https://thenashvillebriefing.com/the-nashville-briefing/25-songwriters-2026 FULL video episode on YouTube. Follow Dan Harrison on: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjCySPkD-2Tq85uCIvtuwxw Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/danharrisonmusic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DanHarrisonMusic/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@danharrisonmusic THANK YOU for listening & subscribing to the Dan Time podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Dan McArdle

Guest: Dan Harrison

Topics covered

  • songwriting
  • music industry
  • self care
  • Nashville
  • performing arts

Keywords

  • Dan Harrison
  • songwriter
  • Nashville
  • music
  • self care
  • Belles
  • ASCAP

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Belles, ASCAP, Nashville Briefing

Books & works: Son of Jolene, Jolene, Night in the Life

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