Dan + Shay New Single 'Say So' Release Date & Details

Dan + Shay Deny Breakup Rumors as They Announce Emotional New Single "Say So"

The country duo will release their new track on April 3, describing the song as a "true story" about the loss of a close friend.

Marcus J. Delany

Mar 31, 2026, 10:23 AM PT · 1 min read

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THE RUNDOWN

Dan + Shay's new single "Say So" releases Friday, April 3.
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney clarified they did not almost break up.
The duo experienced a significant creative surge before writing the track.
"Say So" is a true story inspired by the loss of a friend.
The song follows their 2023 studio album titled Bigger Houses.

Get ready for new music from Dan + Shay. The multi-platinum duo, comprised of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, officially announced that their latest single, "Say So," will arrive this Friday, April 3. The announcement follows what the pair describes as a massive "creative surge" that led to a collection of new material.

In a message shared with their followers, the duo took a moment to shut down any whispers of internal tension or a potential split. "No, we didn’t almost break up again," the band clarified via social media, referencing their high-profile near-split in 2021. Instead, the artists reassured fans that their partnership is stronger than ever as they prepare for this next musical chapter.

According to 98.1 The Bull, the upcoming track is a deeply personal project that tells a "true story." The duo revealed that the lyrics focus on the heartbreak of losing a friend, marking a return to the vulnerable, narrative-driven songwriting that defined hits like "Keeping Score." This release serves as their first major follow-up to the 2023 album Bigger Houses.