Avicii nabbed his first American Music Award tonight (Nov. 24). Accepting the trophy for Favorite EDM Artist, the Swedish DJ kept his acceptance speech short, sweet and very simple.
Avicii likes mixing EDM (electronic dance music) with all kinds of other genres. On 'Wake Me Up' there was a tinge of country/bluegrass, but on 'Hey Brother' it is full out bluegrass inspired.
The vocals are by American bluegrass singer, Dan Tyminski...
Swedish DJ, Avicii, has gotten some help on his latest hit, 'Wake Me Up' from an American singer by the name of Aloe Blacc.
Aloe Blacc is an American soul singer, rapper and musician. He is originally from Orange County, California.
He had a pretty big hit overseas in 2010 with a song called 'I Need A Dollar' that you may recognize...