Daniel Seavey

Daniel James Seavey was born on April 2, 1999 in Vancouver, Washington,{{Cite web |last=Turnquist |first=Kristi |date=2015-04-03 |title=Vancouver's Daniel Seavey talks about leaving 'American Idol' -- and his 16th birthday |url=https://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/04/vancouvers_daniel_seavey_talks.html |access-date=2024-06-24 |website=Oregonlive |language=}} the son of Keri Seavey, a religious writer and speaker, and Jeff Seavey, a Christian church pastor.{{Cite web |date=2015-03-26 |title=Interview with an American Idol Mom (What She Prays for Her Son) |url=https://www.thebettermom.com/blog/2015/1/20/interview-with-american-idol-mom |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=The Better Mom |language=en-US}} One of four children, Seavey has three siblings: two older brothers, Christian and Tyler, and a younger sister, Anna.

Seavey has been playing music since the age of 4, when he stole his sister's pink toy Barbie piano and played "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" by ear. His parents then bought him every secondhand instrument they could afford including a saxophone, banjo, bass, and drums. By the time he was 10, he could play a number of instruments and was writing and singing original songs.{{Cite book |last1=Herron |first1=Zach |title=Why Don't We: In the Limelight |last2=Besson |first2=Corbin |last3=Marais |first3=Jonah |last4=Seavey |first4=Daniel |last5=Avery |first5=Jack |date=October 30, 2018 |publisher=HarperCollins |isbn=9780062871329}} Around this time, inspired by his father's enthusiasm, his interest in performing was sparked. Seavey began playing in talent shows, singing Train's "Hey, Soul Sister", and he and his father started making YouTube videos together and traveling to nearby Portland, Oregon to perform during the First Thursday Art Walks. Seavey would busk using speakers and a keyboard that his father borrowed from their church and his first performance, which was Adele's "Someone Like You", ended up attracting a crowd of over 300 people.

With his busking money, Seavey continued to buy instruments for his bedroom studio,{{Cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2023-01-13 |title=Life After Why Don't We: Daniel Seavey Is Ready To Have His Voice Heard |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/daniel-seavey-solo-new-music-exclusive-1234660571/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} eventually learning to play over 20.{{Cite web |last=Bartek |first=Marek |date=July 7, 2024 |title=IN CONVERSATION WITH DANIEL SEAVEY |url=https://www.numeromag.nl/in-conversation-with-daniel-seavey/ |access-date=July 9, 2024 |website=Numéro Netherlands |language=}}

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In September 2014,{{cite web |date=May 7, 2014 |title=American idol on FOX – American Idol® XIV Announces Auditions in 15 Cities Across America |url=http://www.americanidol.com/news/american-idol-xiv-announces-auditions-in-15-cities-across-america |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626022050/http://www.americanidol.com/news/american-idol-xiv-announces-auditions-in-15-cities-across-america |archive-date=June 26, 2014 |access-date=June 1, 2014 |publisher=American Idol}} at the age of 15, Seavey auditioned for the 14th season of American Idol in San Francisco, singing renditions of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Paula Abdul's "Straight Up" for judges Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Lopez, and Keith Urban.{{Cite web |last=Angermiller |first=Michele Amabile |date=2015-01-29 |title='American Idol' Swings From the Chandelier in San Francisco |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/american-idol-swings-chandelier-san-768494/ |access-date=2024-06-26 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}} Seavey advanced to Hollywood week which aired in four parts over two weeks. Contestants participated in three rounds with Seavey performing Ed Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" in the acapella round, One Direction's "Story of My Life" in the group round, and Sheeran's "I See Fire" in the solo round. After Hollywood Week, Seavey again performed Abdul's "Straight Up" in the showcase round in front of a live audience at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-09 |title=Local 'Idol' contestant survives Group Day in Hollywood |url=https://www.columbian.com/news/2015/feb/11/local-idol-daniel-seavey-survives-group-hollywood/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=The Columbian |language=en-US}} Seavey then progressed to the semifinals, which were filmed at The Fillmore in Detroit, Michigan,{{cite news |date=February 5, 2015 |title='American Idol' to tape semi-finals in Detroit at The Fillmore |url=http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/28031707/american-idol-to-tape-semi-finals-in-detroit |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223090955/http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/story/28031707/american-idol-to-tape-semi-finals-in-detroit |archive-date=February 23, 2015 |work=myFOXDetroit}} as the youngest Top 24 finalist in Idol history.{{Cite web |last=Bronson |first=Fred |date=2015-02-18 |title='American Idol' Reveals the Top 24: Get to Know Season 14's Finalists |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/american-idol-reveals-top-24-774857/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}} He continued to advance through the rounds, ultimately reaching the Top 9 before being eliminated after his performance of Hall & Oates' "You Make My Dreams" on April 1, 2015.{{Cite magazine |last=Angermiller |first=Michele Amabile |date=2015-04-03 |title='American Idol' Twitter Save 'Needs a Little Work,' Daniel Seavey Says |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/american-idol-daniel-seavey-twitter-save-interview-6523856/ |access-date=2024-06-27 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

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Following his elimination from American Idol, Seavey returned to high school where he continued to perform, including a short stint as the opening act for Harry Connick Jr. on his summer 2015 tour,{{Cite web |last=de Barros |first=Paul |date=2015-07-19 |title=Harry Connick Jr. delights fans with New Orleans style revue {{!}} Concert review |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/harry-connick-jr-delights-fans-with-new-orleans-style-revue-concert-review/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}} and post covers on his YouTube channel.{{Cite web |last=Ting |first=Jasmine |date=May 23, 2018 |title=Why Don't We Is the Next Generation's All-American Boy Band |url=https://www.papermag.com/why-dont-we-interview#rebelltitem1 |access-date=June 30, 2024 |website=Paper}} The following year, Seavey went to Los Angeles to meet Jack Avery, Corbyn Besson, Zach Herron, and Jonah Marais. At the time, all five of them had popular YouTube channels and were releasing songs and performing as solo acts or in groups.{{Cite web |last=Falcone |first=Dana Rose |date=December 15, 2017 |title=PEOPLE Explains: All About Hot New Boy Band Why Don't We |url=https://people.com/music/why-dont-we-band-people-explains/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=People |language=en}} On September 27, 2016, the five singers decided to join forces and form the group Why Don't We.{{Cite magazine |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |date=2017-09-27 |title=Why Don't We Release New EP 'Invitation' in Honor of One-Year Anniversary as a Group |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/why-dont-we-new-ep-invitation-one-year-anniversary-7980934/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

Only a month after forming, on October 20, 2016, the group released their debut single "Taking You" from their debut EP, Only the Beginning, which was released on November 25 of the same year. They embarked on their first headlining tour, the "Taking You Tour", the next year. Their second EP, Something Different, was released on April 21, 2017{{Cite web |last=Campbell |first=Emily |date=2017-04-21 |title=Why Don't We Releases "Something Different" EP |url=https://onairwithryan.iheart.com/featured/ryan-seacrest/content/2017-04-21-why-dont-we-releases-something-different-ep/ |website=On Air with Ryan Seacrest}} which included the song "Made For" which Seavey co-wrote. Additionally, Seavey co-wrote all five songs on the group's third EP, Why Don't We Just, which was released on June 2, 2017 and topped the iTunes Pop Albums Chart following its release.{{Cite magazine |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |date=2017-07-10 |title=Pop Quintet Why Don't We Explain Why They're Not Just Another Boy Band & How Justin Bieber Inspired Them |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/why-dont-we-interview-something-different-tour-justin-bieber-7858088/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} In September 2017, the band signed with Atlantic Records.{{Cite web |last=Stewart |first=Allison |date=2017-12-07 |title=Boy band Why Don't We enjoying phase one of global dominion |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-ott-why-dont-we-1208-story.html |website=Chicago Tribune}} That same month, Invitation, their fourth EP, was released.{{Cite magazine |date=September 27, 2017 |title=Why Don't We New EP 'Invitation': Listen |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7980934/why-dont-we-new-ep-invitation-one-year-anniversary |magazine=Billboard}} On November 23, 2017, they released their fifth EP, A Why Don't We Christmas,{{Cite web |last=Ellwood-Hughes |first=Pip |date=2017-11-27 |title=Why Don't We Release A Why Don't We Christmas EP |url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2017/11/29/why-dont-we-release-a-why-dont-we-christmas-ep/ |access-date=2020-12-01 |website=Entertainment Focus |language=en-US}} which included two tracks co-wrote by Seavey. In 2018, in support of Invitation, they embarked on their third headlining tour the Invitation Tour.{{Cite magazine |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |date=April 23, 2018 |title=Why Don't We's Live Show: How the Invitation Tour Proves They're Not Going Anywhere |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8372667/why-dont-we-invitation-tour-show-recap-new-york-city |magazine=Billboard}}

On August 31, 2018, they released their first full-length album, 8 Letters{{Cite magazine |last=Rincón |first=Alessandra |date=August 9, 2018 |title=Why Don't We Announce Debut Album '8 Letters' |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/8469453/why-dont-we-debut-album-8-letters-release-date-new-song |magazine=Billboard}} which included two tracks co-wrote by Seavey. The album debuted at number nine on the Billboard 200{{Cite magazine |title=Why Don't We Scores First Top 10 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With '8 Letters' |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/8474188/why-dont-we-first-top-10-album-billboard-200-8-letters |access-date=2021-10-10 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}} and number 25 on the UK Albums Chart.{{Cite web |date=2018-09-13 |title=8 LETTERS |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/why-dont-we-8-letters/ |access-date=2024-06-30 |website=Official Charts |language=en}} In March 2019, the band embarked on the 92 show 8 Letters Tour.{{Cite web |last=Booth |first=Ali |date=September 5, 2018 |title=Why Don't We Announces 2019 '8 Letters' Tour |url=https://tigerbeat.com/2018/09/why-dont-we-tour/ |website=Tiger Beat |access-date=July 12, 2024 |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111004117/https://tigerbeat.com/2018/09/why-dont-we-tour/ |url-status=dead }} While on tour, the group released a string of singles, many of which Seavey co-wrote. Seavey also earned his first production credits during this time, co-producing the group's singles "Cold in LA" and "Come to Brazil".

The group then took a nine-month break to create their second full-length album The Good Times and the Bad Ones.{{Cite web |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2020-09-29 |title=Why Don't We Says They're 'Now the Band We've Dreamed of Being' as They Start 'Most Exciting' Era |url=https://people.com/music/why-dont-we-exclusive-fallin-video-photos/ |access-date=2020-11-18 |website=People |language=EN}} The album was largely written, recorded and produced by the band{{Cite web |last=Whyte |first=Woodrow |date=14 January 2021 |title=Why Don't We breakdown their transformative new album featuring Heath Ledger and Percy Jackson |url=https://www.popbuzz.com/exclusives/interviews/why-dont-we-the-good-times-lyrics-meaning/ |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2021-01-30 |website=PopBuzz |language=en}} with Seavey co-writing, co-producing, and playing a variety of instruments on all 10 of the songs. On September 29, 2020, the band released "Fallin' (Adrenaline)", the lead single from the album.{{Cite web |last=Matozzo |first=Marissa |date=2020-09-29 |title=On Set of Why Don't We's Comeback Video |url=https://www.papermag.com/why-dont-we-fallin-2647859484.html?rebelltitem=9#rebelltitem9?rebelltitem=9 |access-date=2020-11-18 |website=PAPER |language=en}} It debuted at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, their first ever entry.{{Cite web |last=Cantor |first=Brian |date=2020-10-12 |title=Why Don't We Celebrates Self-Written, Self-Produced "Fallin'" Making the Top 40 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart |url=https://headlineplanet.com/home/2020/10/12/why-dont-we-celebrates-self-written-self-produced-fallin-making-top-40-on-billboard-hot-100-chart/ |access-date=2020-11-18 |website=Headline Planet |language=en-US}} On January 15, 2021, The Good Times and The Bad Ones was released. The album debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, making this their highest entry on the chart.{{Cite magazine |last=Caulfield |first=Keith |date=2021-01-24 |title=Morgan Wallen's 'Dangerous: The Double Album' No. 1 for Second Week on Billboard 200 |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/chart-beat/9515712/morgan-wallen-dangerous-the-double-album-tops-billboard-200-week-two |archive-url= |archive-date= |access-date=2021-01-30 |magazine=Billboard |language=en}}

The band's North American tour, The Good Times Only Tour, was scheduled to commence in June 2022, but was canceled due to litigation between the band, their manager Randy Phillips, and former manager David Loeffler.{{Cite magazine |last=Brooks |first=Dave |date=2021-08-27 |title=Why Don't We's Management Tussle in Lawsuits Alleging 'Nightmarish Behavior' |url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/why-dont-we-managers-lawsuits/ |access-date=2024-07-01 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

On July 6, 2022 the band announced that due to the legal battles with their former management, they would be going on hiatus.{{Cite magazine |last=Aniftos |first=Rania |date=2022-07-06 |title=Why Don't We Goes on Hiatus, Cancels 2022 Tour |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/why-dont-we-hiatus-cancels-tour-1235111152/ |access-date=2024-07-02 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}

On September 30, 2022, Seavey released his debut solo single "Can We Pretend That We're Good?".{{Cite web |author=Wonderland Staff |date=2022-09-30 |title=Daniel Seavey Drops "Can We Pretend That We're Good?" |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2022/09/30/premiere-daniel-seavey-can-we-pretend-that-were-good/ |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=Wonderland |language=en-GB}} "Runaway", his second single, was released shortly after on December 9, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Vulpo |first=Mike |date=2022-12-09 |title=Inside Daniel Seavey's Next Chapter After Why Don't We's Hiatus |url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1357618/inside-daniel-seaveys-next-chapter-after-why-dont-wes-hiatus |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=E! Online}} With only two songs out, Seavey embarked on his first solo headlining tour Introducing Daniel Seavey in January 2023. He then released his third single "I Tried" on January 13, 2023 after debuting it on tour.

Seavey then took a six month break from releasing new music due to the ongoing litigation with his former management.{{Cite web |title=Daniel Seavey Is 'Free' After Lengthy Legal Battle and Releases New EP |url=https://people.com/daniel-seavey-is-free-after-lengthy-legal-battle-releases-new-ep-exclusive-7642286 |access-date=2024-07-02 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}}

On August 11, 2023, Seavey surprise released his debut solo EP Dancing In The Dark which included his three previously released songs as well as four new tracks. Later that month, Seavey announced the Dancing in the Light tour in support of the EP. The tour was set to begin in October 2023 and make 23 stops across North America.{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Soumyajyoti |date=August 23, 2022 |title=Daniel Seavey Dancing In The Light tour 2023: How to buy tickets, dates, venues & all you need to know |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/daniel-seavey-dancing-in-the-light-tour-2023-how-buy-tickets-dates-venues-need-know |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=sportskeeda.com}}

In March 2024, Seavey started teasing a new song titled "The Older You Get" on his social media accounts. Before its official release, a trend emerged where fans would use the song to in nostalgic posts about the bands they grew up listening to.{{Cite web |last=Mikaela |first=Keyali |date=May 11, 2024 |title=Reflecting on Youth: A Review of Daniel Seavey's 'The Older You Get' |url=https://www.nextwavemag.com/new-music/reflecting-on-youth-a-review-of-daniel-seaveys-the-older-you-get |access-date=July 3, 2024 |website=Next Wave Magazine |language=}} On April 23, 2024, Seavey announced that "The Older You Get" would be the first single from his debut album. The song was released two weeks later on May 10, 2024.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=May 12, 2024 |title=Daniel Seavey Debuts 'The Older You Get' as Lead Single from Forthcoming Solo Album |url=https://broken8records.com/blogs/music-news/daniel-seavey-debuts-the-older-you-get-as-lead-single-from-forthcoming-solo-album |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=BROKEN 8 RECORDS |language=en}}

In January 2025, Seavey announced his debut album Second Wind{{Cite web |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2025-01-27 |title=Daniel Seavey Details Debut Solo Album That 'Feels 100% Like Me From Top to Bottom' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/daniel-seavey-debut-solo-album-second-wind-1235247963/ |access-date=2025-01-28 |website=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} as well as the accompanying Second Wind Tour.

Seavey's music has been described as pop, pop rock, and rock.{{Cite web |last=Delores |first=Bee |date=2024-05-17 |title=Daniel Seavey Reflects On Time With 'The Older You Get' (Review) |url=https://countrypolitanmag.com/2024/05/17/daniel-seavey-reflects-on-time-with-the-older-you-get-review/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Countrypolitan Magazine |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Best Phoenix Concerts This Week: Daniel Seavey, Josue's Haunted Honkytonk, Police State |url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/music/best-phoenix-concerts-nightlife-january-2-daniel-seavey-police-state-truvonne-15260199 |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=Phoenix New Times |language=en}} The musical style on his debut single was called "a blend of rock, pop, and alternative with enticingly sharp and experimental production" by Billboard{{Cite magazine |last1=Lynch |first1=Joe |last2=Havens |first2=Lyndsey |last3=Lipshutz |first3=Jason |date=2022-10-03 |title=10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Baby Queen, Daniel Seavey, Honey Dijon & More |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/10-cool-new-pop-songs-baby-queen-daniel-seavey-honey-dijon-1235149072/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} and "pop-rock fusion" by Ones To Watch.{{Cite web |last=Rincon |first=Alessandra |date=August 14, 2023 |title=Daniel Seavey Looks For the Light While 'Dancing In The Dark' |url=http://www.onestowatch.com/en/blog/daniel-seavey-dancing-in-the-dark-debut-ep |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Ones to Watch |language=}} His debut EP was described as a "futuristic, pop-meets-glam-rock record" and "full of unexpected sounds that take inspiration from artists like Lana Del Rey and Cigarettes After Sex" by Rolling Stone.

Growing up, Seavey was greatly influenced by his parents' eclectic taste in music. His father listened to Christian hard rock bands, such as P.O.D. and Falling Up, and his mom listened to mainly female artists such as Norah Jones, Adele, and Madonna. Due to his father's job as a pastor, Seavey's exposure to secular music was limited until later in life. Eventually, as a junior in high school he heard Drake for the first time and began to listen to artists such as Hozier,{{Cite web |last1=Avila |first1=Daniela |last2=Irvin |first2=Jack |date=November 21, 2022 |title=Meet the Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark This Winter |url=https://people.com/music/emerging-artists-winter-2022/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}} The Weeknd, Mac Miller, and Kendrick Lamar.{{Cite web |title=Daniel Seavey |url=http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/daniel-seavey/ |access-date=2024-07-10 |website=The Masquerade |language=en-US}} Seavey noted the latter two artists' work as well as Twenty One Pilots as inspiration for his second solo single "Runaway".

Seavey has also cited Ed Sheeran as someone he looks up to for his work ethic, as well as his "songwriting and how he strips everything down to an acoustic guitar". He has also mentioned Justin Bieber as an impactful artist, saying, "I used to get compared to him a lot. We both started out as street performers. I admire that he takes risks and is always pushing his own sound". He has also spoken on learning from Olivia Rodrigo about the "persistent effort to mine for creative ideas".{{Cite book |last=Hernandez |first=Zoel |title=Man About Town: Spring/Summer 2024 |publisher=Karlo Kamchis |year=2024 |location=United Kingdom |pages=260–269}}

As a solo artist, Seavey has toured accompanied by only a drummer, Johannes Gritschacher.{{Cite web |title=Johannes Gritschacher {{!}} Vic Firth Artist |url=https://vicfirth.com/blogs/artist/johannes-gritschacher-vf |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Vic Firth |language=en}} Seavey plays a number of instruments on stage, including the electric guitar and cello, in addition to providing vocals. Seavey often uses a loop pedal in his shows to create song arrangements live onstage by layering guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals. He has cited Ed Sheeran's use of the loop pedal as his inspiration for this component of his performance.{{Cite web |last=Charlie |first=Jen |date=2024-05-24 |title=BENSON BOONE brings his Fireworks and Rollerblades tour to the UK for one night only / Gig Showcase |url=https://deadgoodmusic.blog/benson-boone-tour-uk-for-one-night-gig-showcase/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Dead Good Music |language=en-GB}}

Seavey has been described as an energetic performer{{Cite web |last=Guzman |first=Liz |date=February 14, 2023 |title=San Francisco greets Daniel Seavey with a sold out show at Cafe du Nord |url=https://bff.fm/posts/3742 |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=BFF.fm — Best Frequencies Forever |language=en}} whose performances are "dynamic, engaging, and thoroughly entertaining".{{Cite web |last=Adeboye |first=Uchechi |date=2024-05-29 |title=Benson Boone Shines Bright at O2 Forum Kentish Town |url=https://clunkmag.com/benson-boone-shines-bright-at-o2-forum-kentish-town/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Clunk Magazine |language=en-US}}

On November 24, 2022, Seavey confirmed his relationship with Katia Castellano in an instagram post.{{Cite web |last=Stivale |first=Shelby |date=2024-05-30 |title=Why Don't We Dating History: Current and Past Relationships |url=https://www.j-14.com/posts/why-dont-we-dating-history-current-and-past-relationships/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=J-14 |language=en-US}} Seavey has described Castellano as "The most beautiful girl I know, inside and out. She's an angel. I don't know how I ended up with her but I am very, very thankful."

As of 2016, Seavey lives in Los Angeles, California.

On July 28, 2022, a woman broke into Seavey's home in Los Angeles, California while he was out of town.{{Cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2022-08-01 |title=Why Don't We's Daniel Seavey 'Safe' But 'Fearful' After Fan Breaks Into House |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/daniel-seavey-safe-fearful-intruder-1391026/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} Seavey's older brother Tyler called the police after spotting the woman on Seavey's security cameras sleeping in his bed, wearing his clothes, playing his instruments, and rummaging through his cabinets.{{Cite web |last=Fisher |first=Justine |date=August 1, 2022 |title=Why Don't We Singer Daniel Seavey Fearful After Fan Breaks In |url=https://www.papermag.com/daniel-seavey-fan-break-in#rebelltitem1 |access-date=July 11, 2024 |website=Paper}} The woman, who had shown up at his gym multiple times prior to this incident, was said to be an obsessed fan of Seavey.{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Liv |date=2022-08-07 |title=Fan Breaks Into 'Idol' Finalist's Home: Court Documents Reveal Scary New Details |url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/american-idol/court-documents-stalker-daniel-seavey/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}} In October 2022,{{Cite web |last=Sinnott |first=Henry |date=2022-12-22 |title=Fan Breaks Into 'American Idol' Star's Home For Second Time, Tries to Kiss Him |url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/american-idol/fan-breaks-into-home-second-time/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}} Seavey obtained a restraining order to ban the woman from contacting or coming near his home, family, or work for two years.{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Liv |date=2022-09-05 |title=Followers Rally Around 'Idol' Alum Daniel Seavey As Obsessed Fan Faces Charges |url=https://heavy.com/entertainment/american-idol/why-dont-we-daniel-seavey-fans/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}}

Despite the restraining order, the woman broke into Seavey's home again on December 18, 2022. The woman entered his bedroom and attempted to kiss him, forcing Seavey to physically remove her from his home and call the police. The woman was subsequently arrested for trespassing and violating the restraining order.{{Cite magazine |last=Mier |first=Tomás |date=2022-12-20 |title=Daniel Seavey Says a Stalker 'Tried to Kiss' Him After Breaking Into His House Again |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/daniel-seavey-stalker-tried-to-kiss-him-house-break-in-1234650631/ |access-date=2024-07-12 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} Seavey did not press new charges against the woman.

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Headlining

• Introducing Daniel Seavey (2023)
• Second Wind Tour (2025)

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Supporting

• Harry Connick, Jr. – Summer Concert Tour (2015)
• Benson Boone – The Fireworks & Rollerblades World Tour (2024)
• Dean Lewis – The Epilogue World Tour (2024)

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Category:Living people

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