Quick Info
| Profession | Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA |
Latest News about Dan Wilson
20/05/2025
Dan Wilson received a Grammy nomination for Best Song Written for Visual Media for "It Never Went Away," which he co-wrote with Jon Batiste for the documentary American Symphony. The nomination added to his long list of Grammy recognition spanning both performance and songwriting work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Daniel Dodd Wilson |
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| Known For | Lead singer of Semisonic and co-writer of hit songs including "Closing Time" and "Someone Like You" |
| Occupation | Musician, singer, songwriter, producer |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Harvard University |
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Personal Life
| Birth Name | Daniel Dodd Wilson |
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Family
| Brother | Matt Wilson |
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Career
| Early Career | Member of Trip Shakespeare before forming Semisonic |
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| Breakthrough | Rose to fame as frontman of Semisonic |
| Songwriting Career | Worked as a sought-after songwriter and collaborator for artists including the Dixie Chicks, Adele, Taylor Swift, John Legend, and Weezer |
| Solo Work | Released solo albums including Free Life and Live at the Pantages |
Social Media
| X | https://x.com/DanWilsonMusic |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He has also worked as a visual artist and occasional cartoonist. | |
| 2. He won Grammy Awards for his songwriting work. | |
| 3. He has written songs across pop, rock, and country genres. |