Dan Wilson (musician)

For other people with the same name, see Dan Wilson.
Not to be confused with Daniel Wilson (musician).

Dan Wilson
Wilson performing with Semisonic in 2023
Wilson performing with Semisonic in 2023
Background information
Birth nameDaniel Dodd Wilson[1]
Born (1961-05-20) May 20, 1961 (age 63)
St. Louis Park, Minnesota, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • visual artist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • bass
  • keyboards
  • drums
LabelsBallroom Music, Pleasuresonic Recordings
Member ofSemisonic
Formerly ofTrip Shakespeare
Websitedanwilsonmusic.com

Daniel Dodd Wilson (born May 20, 1961) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, visual artist and record producer who has been called the songwriter's songwriter.[2] His songwriting résumé includes "Closing Time," which he wrote for his band, Semisonic; "Not Ready to Make Nice," co-written with The Chicks; and "Someone Like You," co-written with Adele. Wilson's work earned him a Grammy nomination for "Closing Time" (Best Rock Song) and garnered him Grammy wins for Song of the Year ("Not Ready to Make Nice" in 2007) and Album of the Year as a producer for Adele's 21 in 2012.

Wilson has collaborated with a diverse[3] range of artists, including Pink, Celine Dion, Leon Bridges, Mitski, Claud, Halsey, Weezer, Panic! at the Disco, My Morning Jacket, Dierks Bentley, John Legend, Joy Oladokun, Laufey, and many others.

In 2012, Wilson produced the song "Treacherous” which he co wrote with Taylor Swift for Swift's fourth studio album Red, resulting in an additional Album of the Year Grammy nomination. In 2021, Wilson produced the re-recorded version of "Treacherous" for Swift's second re-recorded album, Red (Taylor's Version).

On November 10, 2023, Wilson received Grammy nominations for Song of the Year for "Butterfly",[4] which he wrote with Jon Batiste, and Best Country Song for “White Horse,"[5] which he co-wrote with Chris Stapleton.

In January 2024, "It Never Went Away," the song Wilson co-wrote with Jon Batiste for the documentary American Symphony, received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.[6]

On February 4, 2024, Wilson won the Grammy for Best Country Song for “White Horse,"[5] which he co-wrote with Chris Stapleton.

In addition to being the frontman of Semisonic, Wilson has released several solo recordings, including the 2017 release Re-Covered. He was also a member of the Minneapolis psychedelic rock band Trip Shakespeare.[7]

  1. ^ Wilson, Daniel Dodd. "ASCAP Ace Search". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  2. ^ Murray, Robin (November 20, 2014). "Premiere: Dan Wilson - 'Love Without Fear'". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  3. ^ "Ep. 27: Dan Wilson". And The Writer Is... October 23, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  4. ^ "Here Are The Song Of The Year Nominees At The 2024 GRAMMYs | GRAMMY.com". www.grammy.com. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  5. ^ a b [1]Nicholson, Jessica (November 10, 2023). "Despite Towering Chart Year, Country Music Largely Snubbed in Top Grammy Categories". Billboard. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  6. ^ Davis, Clayton (December 21, 2023). "Oscar Shortlists Announced for 10 Categories: 'Barbie' Leads the Way". Variety. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  7. ^ "Dan Wilson". Discogs. Retrieved November 17, 2015.