Keven Daken is a Nova Scotia – born country singer, songwriter, producer, and performer whose career spans more than two decades. From his early days playing in Halifax bands to becoming an internationally recognized artist, Daken has built a reputation for heartfelt storytelling, memorable melodies, and a genuine connection with his audience.
Daken began writing songs at a young age, and in the early 2000s, he had the opportunity to collaborate with fellow Canadian artist John Landry. Together, they wrote a song that became the title track of Landry’s second album — an experience that opened the door for Daken to continue writing with other artists and further develop his craft.
Kicking off 2026, Daken released his latest single, “Brand New Truck.” The song had been years in the making. He originally wrote the first verse and chorus but struggled to finish it, revisiting the idea multiple times before eventually setting it aside. That changed during a writing session with Brandon Davis and Chris Pottie. Daken brought the unfinished concept to the table, and within an hour, the song was complete. From the moment they finished recording, they knew they had something special.
The track tells a clever story with a play on words. In the first verse, a man meets a woman, and their relationship quickly grows serious — so much so that he begins to think she’s expecting a proposal. But when the chorus hits, the narrative takes an unexpected turn: she doesn’t want a ring — she wants a brand new truck, summed up perfectly in the catchy line, “My girl don’t want a ring, she wants a brand new truck.”
The second verse adds another layer, shifting perspective to the couple’s 16-year-old daughter, who now has her eye on the truck as well — preferring it over getting one of her own.
What makes the song especially fun is that twist. Just when listeners think they know where the story is going, the chorus flips the script in a way that feels both surprising and classic country.
With “Brand New Truck,” Daken hopes to remind listeners that ’90s and traditional country still have a place in today’s music scene. The track blends strong songwriting with polished production, delivering a feel-good, catchy sound that sticks with you long after the first listen.
Daken is currently hard at work finishing a six-song EP set for release this spring/summer, with more singles to follow.
Be sure to check out “Brand New Truck” and stay tuned for what’s next.
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