Dan Seals was an American country and pop artist with a significant influence on both genres. Known for his smooth, warm voice and distinctive blend of country and soft rock, Seals achieved success as both a solo artist and as part of the duo England Dan & John Ford Coley. His notable works include the country hits "Meet Me in Montana" and "Bop," both of which reached number one on the Billboard country charts. Throughout his career, Seals' music was marked by a lyrical sensitivity and the ability to cross over into different musical styles.