Dan + Shay Drops ‘Back to December’ Cover After Spontaneous Taylor Swift Rendition

## Dan + Shay Embrace Their Inner Swifties

Dan + Shay have officially embraced their inner Swifties by releasing a cover of a cherished track from **Speak Now**. The country duo unveiled their version of “Back to December” over the weekend, shortly after sharing a sneak peek during a soundcheck.

### A Quick Turnaround

The duo expressed their thrill at how an informal soundcheck could lead to an official recording. In an Instagram post, they stated, “What started as an impromptu soundcheck cover of one of our favorite @taylorswift songs turned into the quickest recording-to-release turnaround in our almost 13-year career.” They thanked their fans for spurring them on to produce a full version and acknowledged their team’s hard work in making it happen.

### Spreading the Excitement

In their announcement, Dan + Shay invited fans to help promote the song, noting that they didn’t have time for a traditional rollout. Nonetheless, they were eager to get the recording out, especially with the buzz surrounding Swift’s *The Life of a Showgirl*.

Dan Smyers humorously commented on Instagram, “Back To December + fall weather go together like 2026 + a @danandshay world tour,” hinting at the possibility of performing the cover during future tours.

### A Fan-Favorite Collaboration

Earlier in the month, the duo shared a brief glimpse of their performance, which quickly gained attention. “Such a great song,” they noted in an Instagram post. They later documented their journey to record “Back to December,” referring to it as “one of our favorite songs of all time.”

This new cover marks their first release since the holiday-themed album, *It’s Officially Christmas*, which came out last year. Their last non-holiday release was *Bigger Houses* in 2023.

What are your thoughts on Dan + Shay’s latest cover? Would you like to hear them perform it live?