Dana Cooper

Dana Cooper started his devotion to music at just age 2. Since then this Kansas City native has logged millions of miles as a renowned songwriter & storyteller.  Dana's mixture of flat-picking, finger picking, and percussive strumming is "Legend Among Other Guitarists."  His harmonica playing equally impressive.

Danas 1st self-titled Release was on Elektra Records in the 70's. His studio band consisting of "The Session" with legendary players Leland Sklar & Russ Kunkel (The Immediate Family). Since then he has worked with Lyle Lovett, Kim Carnes, Tom Kimmel, Pat Alger, Hal Ketchum and Kim Richey to name a few. It is no surprise his discography measures at 32 albums and collections.

Dana's latest Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari" features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith, Shake Russell, Mando Saenz, Libby Koch & more.

Dana's music does not belong to one genre. His 2022 release,  "I Can Face The Truth" charted on 5 different radio charts- Americana, Indie Folk, Alt Folk, Alt Country & Roots & 3 Best of Year End Charts for 2022.

During his years as a Troubadour, Dana has received many Accolades including
- 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

"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.