Bluegrass and folk fans have known for a good long while who Dan Tyminski is. However, it seems like every decade or so, the singer and songwriter manages to stun everyone as the “secret voice” behind a popular song.
Tyminski famously “fooled” audiences into thinking George Clooney sang the now-legendary “Man of Constant Sorrow” from O Brother, Where Art Thou? In 2013, Avicii tapped him for “Hey Brother,” a global smash that, as of May 2024, has been streamed over one billion times on Spotify. Thanks to a recent performance at Delfest 2025, new fans are finally connecting Tyminski’s unmistakable vocals to the EDM remix that made waves more than a decade ago.
“Can’t believe how many people don’t know who Dan Tyminski is,” one longtime fan wrote.
“Put some respect on this man,” added another.
“One of the best voices, singers, songwriters—everything this man touches is gold,” noted a third.
Despite his songwriting prowess and industry acclaim, Tyminski has remained remarkably humble—part of his enduring charm. In an interview with MusicTech, he recalled how his daughter convinced him to take the collaboration with Avicii.
“I remember it so well. I grew up in kind of a bluegrass bubble,” he said. “I listened to one style of music and that was pretty much it. Then my assistant called and said we had an offer to sing on someone’s record. My daughter was 19 at the time and listened to every kind of music. So I texted her and said, ‘Have you heard of Avicii?’ She replied immediately: ‘Swedish DJ. He’s a genius. He’s my favorite artist. Why?’”
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When he told her Avicii wanted him on his new record, she couldn’t believe it. “She freaked out and literally said, ‘If you don’t do this, I’m out.’”
Since then, Tyminski has released six solo albums and was a mandolin player in bluegrass icon Alison Krauss and Union Station’s iconic band. His latest live record, Dan Tyminski: Live From The Ryman, was nominated for a Grammy in 2024.
This story was originally reported by Parade on Oct 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
