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Dan + Shay Will Perform on ‘Today’ Show On Friday

Dan + Shay are getting an early start to the weekend on Friday morning (7/16) as they headline NBC’s “Citi Music Series” on Today. Friday’s edition of the morning show…

Dan + Shay Will Perform on 'Today' Show On Friday
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Dan + Shay are getting an early start to the weekend on Friday morning (7/16) as they headline NBC’s "Citi Music Series" on Today.

Friday’s edition of the morning show is one of the handful of concerts that are allowing guests to celebrate the music in person on the plaza. The duo will perform three songs in the 8 am hour, including their new single, “Glad You Exist.” They will also perform in the 9 am hour.

The Dan + Shay "The (Arena) Tour," is kicking off with new 2021 dates beginning September 9 in Greenville, South Carolina. The trek, which includes a stop at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY on September 16, will continue for 30+ dates before concluding on December 7 in Boston, MA.

Alternative pop-rockers The Band CAMINO, and Ingrid Andress will join The (Arena) Tour as special guests for all dates.

Meanwhile, the guys have been teasing a special video coming today at 6 PM CT.

They posted to Instagram, "GOOD THINGS ARE COMING."

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