“Being a ‘Girl Dad’ is so special to me and so is this song,” Lersch shares.” There’s so many songs about boys and their dads, so I wrote this song for all the girl dads out there that want to tell their little girls how much they love them. My daughter has taught me so much already. Each day is a new adventure with her learning to walk and saying new words. I’m just so blessed to be her dad.” Listen and watch now: Lersch has a wild side which is evident in his high-energy live shows opening for artists such as Rodney Atkins and Jay Allen in addition to performing at Raymond James Stadium and Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. “There’s nothing better than a crowd’s energy and emotions. It’s what truly drives me,” says Derek, who has played over 350 shows in the past four years. Born in the small town of Scituate, Massachusetts, Derek moved to Florida at age three. He grew up listening to all of the greats, from legends like Tom Petty and The Eagles to Michael Jackson and Garth Brooks. “I grew up on all kinds of music. From classic rock, pop, country, everything! You’ve got to remember, I’m a 90s kid too, so even the Backstreet Boys and Shania Twain have influences in my music.” Derek attributes many of his stage antics and sound to the various musical influences he grew up on. Lersch released his debut single, “Miss Me Whiskey (2018),” followed by 2019’s sophomore single, “Forever & Always,” which holds a special place in his heart. The song was Derek’s wedding song to his high school sweetheart and the music video was filmed at their wedding. Later that year, Derek released his third single “Midnight Moonlight,” which was a response to the rockin’ country feel Derek’s fans had been asking for. Next, do people who are tone-deaf hear music differently?
