Draft:Kevin Daken
Musical artist
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Keven Daken (born June 27, 1973) is a Canadian country singer-songwriter, songwriter, record producer, and performer from Nova Scotia. Based in Bedford, Nova Scotia, he has released solo recordings and has written songs for multiple Canadian country artists.
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Keven Michael Daken | |
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| Born | June 27, 1973 Springhill, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Origin | Oxford, Nova Scotia |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, songwriter, record producer, performer |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Label | Independent |
| Website | www |
Early life and career
Daken was born in Springhill, Nova Scotia, and raised in Oxford, Nova Scotia.
At age 19, he organized a benefit variety concert in Oxford in support of families affected by the Westray mining disaster.[1]
He began writing songs professionally in 2001 and later expanded into recording, producing, and live performance.
Solo releases
Daken released his debut single "Didn't We" in June 2008.
His single "Living Inside of Lonely" reached number 8 on the CICC Top 100 chart.
In 2025, his single "Country Soon" reached number 1 on the CICC Top 100 and was named a finalist in the Country category at the 2025 InterContinental Music Awards.[2]
Daken released "Brand New Truck" on March 4, 2026.[3]
Discography and songwriting credits
| Year | Song title | Performer | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | If You're Starting Something | Jolene Harnish | Keven Daken, Jolene Harnish | — | ||
| 2002 | She Kissed Me | Jamie Warren | Keven Daken, Jamie Warren | J. Richard Hutt | ||
| 2003 | Bottom of the Ninth | John Landry | Keven Daken, John Landry | J. Richard Hutt | Title track | |
| 2003 | Make Me Believe | Jamie Warren | Keven Daken, Jamie Warren | J. Richard Hutt | Title track | |
| 2003 | You're My Everything | Jamie Warren | Keven Daken, Jamie Warren | J. Richard Hutt | ||
| 2005 | Better Love | Jamie Warren | Keven Daken, Jamie Warren | J. Richard Hutt | ||
| 2005 | Why Lisa | Jamie Warren | Keven Daken, Jamie Warren, Jason Blaine | J. Richard Hutt | ||
| 2006 | Getaway | Colin Amey | Keven Daken, Colin Amey | J. Richard Hutt | Title track | |
| 2007 | Standing Room Only | Derek James Tilley | Keven Daken, Cyril Rawson | — | ||
| 2008 | Didn't We | Keven Daken | Keven Daken, Cyril Rawson | J. Richard Hutt | Debut single | |
| 2011 | Lucky I Lost You | Tonya Kennedy | Keven Daken, Tonya Kennedy | J. Richard Hutt | Title track | |
| 2021 | Staycation | Jolene Harnish | Keven Daken, Jolene Harnish | — | ||
| 2022 | Living Inside of Lonely | Keven Daken | Keven Daken, J. Richard Hutt | J. Richard Hutt | #8 CICC Top 100 | |
| 2024 | I Ain't Doin Christmas Without You | Keven Daken | Keven Daken | Jason Barry | — | |
| 2025 | One Road Town | Jolene Harnish | Keven Daken, Roberta Michele, Jolene Harnish | Adam Newcomb | #2 CICC Top 100 | |
| 2025 | Country Soon | Keven Daken | Keven Daken | Jason Barry | #1 CICC Top 100 | |
| 2025 | Wrong Things Right | Tyler Salsman | Keven Daken, Tyler Salsman, Brooklyn Blackmore | Keven Daken | #3 CICC Top 100 | |
| 2025 | Hope | Lonewolf Country | Keven Daken, George Wolf | Keven Daken | #36 CICC Top 100 | |
| 2026 | Brand New Truck | Keven Daken | Keven Daken | Jason Barry |
Performances
Daken has performed at Canadian country music festivals and events including:
- Fox Mountain Music Festival (2024)
- Canadian Country Music Week, Hamilton (2023)
- Hants County Exhibition (2025)
- Pembroke Country Music Festival (2024)
He is represented by Atlantic Entertainment for bookings.
Recognition
- Nominated – Country Recording of the Year, Nova Scotia Music Week (2023)[4]
- Finalist/Nominee – InterContinental Music Awards (2025), Country category for "Country Soon"[5]
- Nominated – Four Josie Awards (2025)[6]
- Breakout Artist of the Week – 88.5 FM Hot Country Top 40 Countdown (2026)
Daken's music has been streamed in more than 160 countries, with cumulative streams nearing one million. His artist profile is tracked by Chartmetric.[7]
Media coverage
In February 2023, Daken was featured in Canadian Beats Media's Five Questions With series.[8]
He appeared on Industry 45 – From the Drum Throne in April 2023.[9]
He was interviewed on Coast 2 Coast Closeup (CJVR) in January 2023.[10]
In December 2024, Daken was featured by CJNB radio discussing new music.[11]
In April 2026, Country's Local featured Daken's single "Brand New Truck".[12]
In April 2026, Canadian Beats Media published a review of "Brand New Truck".[13]
Personal life
Daken resides in Bedford, Nova Scotia.
External links
- Official website
- open
.spotify – Spotify.com /artist /7L4daRp3xJFdXPnaVk4dQT - musicnovascotia
.ca – Music Nova Scotia profile/artist /keven-daken / - www
.youtube – YouTube.com /channel /UCacJcFoS1U30UbiYmtN6xhw - www
.instagram – Instagram.com /kevendakenmusic - www
.facebook – Facebook.com /kevendakenmusic