Backstage Meeting with Rod Stewart in Nashville
Daniel Grindstaff met Rod Stewart backstage in Nashville following Stewart’s concert at the Ascend Amphitheater.
Release and Success of "Forever Young"
Grindstaff released an acoustic bluegrass rendition of Rod Stewart’s “Forever Young” in the summer of 2023. The track spent 30 weeks on the Bluegrass Today Weekly AirPlay chart, drawing attention across the bluegrass and country scenes.
Collaborations and Recognitions
He invited longtime friend and bluegrass veteran Paul Brewster to sing on the recording. After hearing the track, Daniel asked Dolly Parton to contribute, and she agreed. The trio’s release on Bonfire Music Group earned significant recognition, reaching #1 on Bluegrass Today for September 2023 and topping WSM’s list on Bill Cody’s show in November.
Inspiration and Meeting Rod Stewart
When Stewart posted congratulations after the song reached #1, Grindstaff was inspired to try to meet him. A Rod Stewart fan club contact initiated the request, and Stewart’s team arranged the backstage meeting.
The Encounter with Rod Stewart
Daniel and his wife Kristen joined...