Daniel Todd Cain
Daniel Cain is a singer-songwriter from Stanford, Kentucky, crafting a raw, soul-stirring sound that fuses the grit of grunge with the rebellious twang of bluegrass—what some call “y’allternative.” Rooted in his Appalachian heritage, his music blends roots rock, folk, country, and psychedelic blues with a jagged edge, channeling the intensity of Chris Cornell and the soulful grit of Chris Stapleton. Named Kentucky’s Rising Star of Music (2023) by Renfro Valley and featured by Whiskey Riff and Kentucky Country Music, Cain’s rise began in 2021 as a tribute to his late father, Jeff, whose legacy still drives his songwriting. Now collaborating with grunge legend Matt Cameron, Cain’s gravelly vocals, intricate picking, and unfiltered honesty carve a bold, authentic path through America’s evolving musical landscape—raw, reflective, and rooted in Kentucky soul.