From ‘God Bless Kwik Trip’ To Nashville: Dan Lepien’s Musical Evolution

Dan Lepien is a voice you've heard if you've walked into a Kwik Trip and heard the Kwik Trip song "God Bless Kwik Trip' being played through the store. But there's a lot more to Dan Lepien than the Kwik Trip song.

Dan will be performing at Rollie's Rednecks & Longnecks this Wednesday, March  27th 2024.

Dan has been described as the George Straight of the Midwest.

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MEET DAN LEPIEN

Dan Lepien plays traditional country music, and is from the heartland of Wisconsin.

Dan learned to play the guitar at age 11. After honing his craft in local venues and gaining a devoted following, Dan’s talent caught the attention of several Nashville producers. He began recording his original songs in Nashville with some of the same studio musicians and producers who were responsible for creating many of the songs that shaped him as an artist.

DAN'S MUSIC

Dan released "A Country Mile" in August of 2021 which features 6 songs that showcased his writing and singing abilities. Piet Levy of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel had this to say about Lepien’s debut release: “A lot more heart, character, and twang than most music coming out of Music Row these days.”

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Dan released his 2nd EP, “The Man For You” on September 15th, 2023. Among the tracks featured, his crowd favorite, "God Bless Kwik Trip," has already become a viral sensation.

The recently married man also takes listeners on an emotional journey with his heart-stirring ballad, which he dedicates to his wife and parents. In "For You I Can."

TOURING

Despite growing success and a busy touring schedule, Lepien remains deeply connected to his community with his wife Claire in the small town of Palmyra, Wisconsin. He actively supports local music and venues, continues to spread the word on traditional country music, and even has been said to go fishing with his fans from time to time. His warmth and humility have won the hearts of fans across the Midwest and beyond. You can see Dan's schedule by clicking HERE.