Pillowtalk With Dan + Shay

Dan + Shay are big advocates for bedtime.

Their newest single, "I Should Probably Go To Bed," is an exercise in not only vocal arrangement but also self-preservation when faced with the lingering idea of texting an "EX" after hours.  

In an interview with Cody Alan, the duo dropped in for some pillow talk and revealed their bedtime routines on and off the road.

"I am asleep within 15 minutes of being on stage," laughs duo-mate Dan Smyers. "I am out!"

However, Bandmate Shay Mooney says that he is more of the "restless renegade" type post-show.

"Man, I used to stay up on the road until like 3 AM just because I couldn't fall asleep," says Shay. "I would try! I say that I would try, but I was probably on my phone playing stupid games. Now, I go to bed at 9:30 or 10 because I get up so early with the kids. So, it's like, "Ok, I got to go to bed."

The "10,000 Hours" singers were in full swing of their headlining arena tour with COVID-19 brought everything to a screeching halt. As they hunkered down enjoying time with their families, they continued to write and create new music, sharing the updates from their home studio with fans on social media. Their latest single, "I Should Probably Go To Bed", really proves that they made the most of their time in quarantine.

"It's been a blessing in disguise. You know?" shared Shay. "I wouldn't have been home this much, and having [little kids], you know, it's all about getting to be there for those huge moments. The flagstaff moments that you think about. You know, a lot of those moments I missed with Asher. The first time he smiled. The first time he stood up on his own. Just those little moments that I didn't necessarily get to see. I saw them on facetime and on videos, so being home and experiencing that is a huge blessing for me."

Dan has been soaking up the sun with downtime with the love of his life. "Honestly, man, just hanging out with Abbey and hanging out with the dogs and being able to be outside. This is the first summer that we have ever had off the road, so like, just being able to go swimming, or hang out, go to the lake or whatever it is. Just enjoy being home."

Dan + Shay are setting their sights on the upcoming CMT Music Awards airing Wednesday, October 21 at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT on CMT, MTV, MTV2, Logo, Paramount Network, Pop, and TV Land.

The duo is scheduled perform and are nominated for three award categories at this year's show. Will they take "Video of the Year," "Duo Video of the Year," and "Collaborative Video of the Year?" It's up to you! Cast your vote at www.Vote.CMT.com. 

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