Dana Cooper
Come celebrate Dana Cooper and his 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari". This album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith, Shake Russell and more. It takes listeners on a stirring musical journey across genres from Folk and Rock to Country and Americana. Charted #7 on Folk Chart & #9 on Alt Country Radio Charts.
Dana Cooper is a poetic songwriter, an insightful storyteller, and a rousing musician whose performances engage & inspire audiences around the world.
Central to Cooper's unique artistry is his ability to connect with audiences through his authentic stories, sense of humor and warm stage presence.
His vast career started with his 1st self-titled Release on Elektra Records in the 70's. The studio band consisting of legendary players - "The Section" with Leland Sklar & Russ Kunkel AKA "The Immediate Family." Since then, he worked with Shake Russell in Texas, releasing several albums together and performing on "Austin City Limits." Dana has also collaborated with several other established artists - Kim Carnes (Betty Davis Eye's), Don Henry, Hal Ketchum, Kim Richey, Tom Kimmel & more. His 2022 CD "I Can Face The Truth" garnered much praise and attention, charting on 5 different Radio Charts.
"The Ghost of Tucumcari" is receiving rave reviews in American Songwriter, Glide Magazine, M Music Magazine, Americana Highways online and more.
Link to Album on ALL Digital Platforms - https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/WD4ChZK4EM
During his years as a Troubadour, Dana has received many Accolades -
- In the Spirit of Folk Award
- Heritage Musician Award
- Best Male Songwriter Award- Indie Acoustic Project
- Best Record- The Tennesseean
- Nashville Music Award Nomination Best Pop Album
- Veteran of the Kerrville Folk Festival
"Few artists can claim to make music for 50 years and still do so with the same eagerness and enthusiasm that marked their initial efforts."
Lee Zimmerman, American Songwriter
"Dana has a poet's eye for beauty & detail, a blue's man's soul and a songbird's gift. He is remarkable." - Hayes Carll
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