Dan Hagen

Occupation:

Guitarist, producer, writer/composer

Company Name:

Dan Hagen Productions

About Me:

Dan is currently producing several artists and bands in Nashville as well as performing regularly live and in the studio as a guitar session player. Artists Dan has worked with include Norah Jones, Kelly Sweet, The Jordanaires, Lila McCann, Paul Brandt, Lari White, Elizabeth Cook, Sarah Whatmore, Adam Nitti, Joseph Wooten, El Buho, Gabriel Katona, Annie Sellick, Charles Walker(The Dynamites), arranger Don Hart, Robinella, Buddy Spicher, Dave Hungate, Jeff Coffin(Bela Fleck), Lars Ulrich, King Diamond, Reeves Gabrels, Lauren Lucas, Ryan Hoyle(Collective Soul) Dave Roe, Lillie Mae(Jypsi), Charlie Morgan, Reese Wynans and Zac Hacker(Nashville star), Jace Everett.

In 2005 Dan started a jingle production business. Dan has produced, written, arranged and played guitar/Dobro on music for several reality shows on CMT(MTV Networks) such as "Man vs. Vegas", "Trick my Truck" and "Coyote Ugly". Dan also did music for Miss America on CMT and the playstation 2 game CMT Karaoke Revolution. Dan produced and wrote the new "Tennessee Lottery" radio jingle "Mountains of Cash" and produced and played guitar on the "Tennessee Lottery" jingle Quick 7's and most recently "Weekly Grand Blues" and "Diamond Dollars". In 2008, 3 of the Jingles Dan produced for the Tennessee Lottery were nominated for the "Addy Awards". In 2008 Dan did a national TV/Radio jingle for "LP" Which aired on ESPN, Monday football and all Radio/TV stations in Atlanta, Houston and Seattle as well as being played at all Titans games at LP field. Also in 2008 Dan wrote/produced and played guitar on the theme song for Hulk Hogan's reality show on CMT called "Celebrity Championship Wrestling".

As well as producing music for TV/Radio and artists, Dan is also currently working on his own CD. Dan proudly endorses Gibson guitars and D'addario strings.

Website:

http://www.danhagenproductions.com myspace.com/danhagenproductions

Number of years working in Nashville area:

8

Number of years in the music business:

20