“In many ways, Canadian singer-songwriter Marshall Dane is today’s answer to Alan Jackson, who is often cited as one of his direct influences,” begins Jason Scott of Nashville Gab. “Dane’s new single “Alcohol Abuse,” which was shipped to U.S. radio this week (Monday, February 10), samples Jackson’s early work and could easily mark a shift in his remarkable career. He’s achieved blockbuster success so far in his home country, earning two nominations at the 2013 Country Music Association of Ontario Awards (Male Artist, Album Of The Year for his previous set Running Stop Signs).” Jason and Marshall discuss his early career to the latest single release and everything in between. Here’s a brief excerpt:
While his country career is doing well, he reveals he considered pursuing the Christian music format. “I’ve never really thought about putting myself within a genre,” he asserts. “As time goes on, though, you kind of get slipped into something. I’ve always kept my fundamental beliefs and core values in the stirring pot of what I love to write about.”
“I frequently make references [in my songs],” Dane admits. “There’s been plenty of times where I’ve written a song and thought ‘wow, this is completely a Christian tune.’ But then the rest of the album maybe doesn’t make as much mention. So, I never really think of putting into that category. Said that, when I fill out my CD Baby or my iTunes’ genres, I often check off Christian, because people would relate to a lot of the lyrics I write.”
“I don’t mind mentioning the Lord,” he concludes.
Read the insightful and revealing interview at http://www.nashvillegab.com/2014/02/marshall-dane-exclusive-interview.html.