Music Minute - Dax: Temptation

 

Breakout multi-genre powerhouse Dax releases his powerful, faith-inspired new track “Temptation,” available everywhere today. Written solely by Dax, the song confronts the internal battles that temptation can spark and the doubts that often follow. Backed by a heavy drum and country-inspired beat, Dax makes a statement: every moment of resistance to temptation — fueled by prayer and God's grace — is a victory. Watch the accompanying music video here.   LISTEN: “TEMPTATION” “I wrote 'Temptation' as a weapon to use in the ongoing war I'm in,” shares Dax. “It's everywhere in our world and I've been fighting it as long as I can remember. Every day is a battle and I refuse to fall. It may beat me down. BUT IT WON'T WIN!”

WATCH: “TEMPTATION” MUSIC VIDEO

Dax wrapped 2025 on his Lonely Dirt Road Tour, selling out all 16 dates across the U.S. and Canada, including major markets like Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and more. The dynamic singer-songwriter continues riding the momentum into 2026 with more new music and headline tour dates to come.    With over 48 million followers across social media and 3.7 billion career streams to date, he's proving unstoppable. His latest album, From A Man's Perspective, showcases his signature genre-blending style, racking up 690 million streams. The album's impact was immediate, with the title track debuting on Billboard's Top 200 Country chart at No. 92. Keep up with Dax and his exciting announcements on Instagram, TikTok and daxofficial.com.

ABOUT DAX: Daniel Nwosu Jr., better known as the artist Dax, shows no signs of stopping after riding a wave of success that has led to 3.7 billion global career streams. Dax released a slew of fan-favorite singles in 2025, following his country-infused breakout song “Dear Alcohol,” which amassed to 350M streams and his genre-blending viral hit “Lonely Dirt Road,” leading to his Lonely Dirt Road headline tour last fall. The tour sold out, hitting major cities worldwide including Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and more. In 2026, Dax continues to build on that success with more new music, starting with the release of “Temptation,” a faith-inspired track driven by a drum-heavy, country-influenced rhythm. More headline tour dates are also on the horizon.   Sparked by his millions of devoted followers on TikTok, Dax has amassed over 48 million followers across his social platforms. He has collaborated with Darius Rucker, Elle King and Maverick City Music. His music has found space blending genres and has appeared on numerous Billboard charts, Spotify's Viral 50 (US + Global) chart. He has received multiple Platinum certifications for "Dear Alcohol," "Lonely Dirt Road" and "To Be A Man" ft. Darius Rucker. He has performed live on NBC News, ABC News and TODAY.