Nashville: Danni Stefanetti & Dawson Steagall

On this episode of Roger the Wild Child Show: Nashville edition, we are joined by singer/songwriters, Danni Stefanetti and Dawson Steagall!

DANNI STEFANETTI

Originally from Perth, Australia she has won multiple American Awards, 2023 Josie Award winner at the Grand Ole Opry, World Songwriting Awards in 2022, Australian Songwriting Awards (ASA) and Musicoz awards in addition to Star Search "Performer Of The Year" at The Burswood, and a WAMI Award (West Australian Music Industry). The Sydney Morning Herald stated, "This homegrown superstar is certainly one to watch”. 

Her first live album “Live at Big Bear” an independent release has now reached 6.7 million streams across Facebook and instagram reels. Her 2023 single release “You Got Me Thinking of You” was placed on over 60 stations/podcasts/playlists worldwide and charted No.4 on 6pr Australian Radio Charts, No. 1 on UK Radio Charts (it is now radio) for 11 weeks, No.2 on Microbrew Radio Charts in the UK for ‘You Got Me Thinking of You”.  Danni’s last two singles are now spinning on radio stations nationally & internationally. 

Danni has performed to sold-out crowds in her career & currently performs throughout the South Western region of California in the Palm Springs/desert area. She has spent years touring venues across Australia, including The Sydney Opera House, Perth Arena, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Tamworth Regional Entertainment Center, and Australian & UK Festivals. 

At the age of eight Danni picked up the guitar. As a youth, Danni was given the option to either continue ballet or pick up the guitar. The choice was evident, and she hasn't put it down since. Danni left school at age 16 to pursue an entertainment career.

In 2023 Danni began recording, engineering and producing her new organic Rock Record with hints of pop, soul, country & Americana. This work of art will be released  as singles starting this fall 2023 and was Executive Co-Produced with tv/music executive Jeffrey Panzer who is behind the major music videos and tv/music projects by Universal Music, Motown Records, EMI Records, Cash Money Records, Lil Wayne, Wilson Phillips, Boys 2 Men, India Arie, 3 Doors Down, The Rolling Stones, Billy Idol & many more. 

In late 2023 Danni was nominated for 6 Josie Awards (The Grammys for Independent Artists) and won Vocalist Of The Year (multi genre) held at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville.   

DAWSON STEAGALL

Born in 2002 in Rockbed, TN, just outside of Murfreesboro, Dawson Steagall is a true embodiment of Southern roots and country living. As an only child, he found solace and joy in his big family's outdoor traditions, from fishing and mudding to embracing the beauty of nature.

Raised in the last batch of kids who grew up playing outside, Dawson's formative years were filled with the simple pleasures of basketball in the driveway, tackle football in the grass, and wild nights of throwing pool balls in the dark with his close friends.

Growing up surrounded by the sounds of classic country legends like George Jones, Keith Whitley, Merle Haggard, and Waylon Jennings, as well as the vibes of classic rock from the Eagles and Journey, Dawson's musical influences reflect the diverse soundtrack of his upbringing. While he still appreciates R&B and Pop, his heart roots back to the soulful melodies of country.

Hailing from a simple country area, not too rural but far from packed, Dawson's love for country music has been a lifelong passion driven not by the pursuit of fame but by a genuine desire to make a living doing what he loves. He began singing at the tender age of three, often caught in his diaper singing along to Waylon on the radio.

In 2019, at the age of 17, Dawson signed a deal, marking a significant milestone in his budding career.