About Daniel
WHO IS DANIEL DOSSEY?
Voted Best Drummer of Branson 2025, Daniel Dossey is a versatile drummer, educator, and creative force with a career spanning orchestral stages, international tours, and live productions across the U.S.
Originally from Odessa, TX, Daniel studied orchestral percussion at Oklahoma City University, earning the first-chair percussionist position for multiple years before leaving academia to forge his own path as a full-time musician. Since then, he has performed with the Enid Symphony Orchestra, toured China with The Haygoods, competed at the Grade 1 level in international pipe band events, served as the drummer for Million Dollar Quartet in Branson, Missouri.
Daniel is currently the drummer for Dean Z and the INFINIT-E Tribute Band traveling the country and working extensively the world's top Elvis Tribute Artists, in particular, Cote Deonath Bill Cherry and Vic Treviño Jr.
Daniel has been a go-to player for numerous artists and productions in Branson, MO and Denver, CO, known for his power, precision, dynamics, sensitivity and ability to elevate any live show. Alongside his performance career, he has taught private students, led specialized workshops for fire and police departments, and authored Playing With Fire: A 1st Responder’s Guide to Pipe Band Drumming.
Today, Daniel operates out of his professional home studio, offering remote recording services, producing original music, and creating cinematic drum performances. With a vision rooted in creativity, energy, and emotion, he strives to push the boundaries of being a modern drummer.
My Drumming Channel
My Drumming Channel
Back In Black - AC/DC (Drum Cover)
Cote Deonath & INFINIT-E in Nashville: 'Power Of My Love'
Oklahoma Fire Pipes & Drums "2022 QMM" - Reference Recording
Lennon Cathcart Trio - Another You
Selected Artists I’ve Performed With:
JOHN OATES
Hall & Oates · Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee.
ESTELLE BROWN
Original member of The Sweet Inspirations, whose vocal credits include Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, and Dusty Springfield.
DEAN Z
2013 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion and headliner of Dean Z — The Ultimate Elvis.
COTE DEONATH
2023 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion and internationally touring Elvis tribute artist.
THE HAYGOODS
Branson-based family entertainment group.
BILLY DEAN
Country singer-songwriter known for “Somewhere in My Broken Heart,” “Billy the Kid,” and “Only Here for a Little While.”
SPENCER SUTHERLAND
Singer-songwriter and recording artist whose stage credits include Romeo in Broadway’s & Juliet.
LARRY STRICKLAND
Gospel bass vocalist and former member of J.D. Sumner & The Stamps Quartet, with whom he performed alongside Elvis Presley.
PAUL LEIM
Acclaimed studio and touring drummer whose credits include Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Randy Travis, Faith Hill, and Shania Twain.
PAT DUNN
2021 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, with national touring roles including Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and the Phantom at select performances of The Phantom of the Opera.
BILL CHERRY
2009 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, known for his recreation of Elvis Presley’s concert years.
JIM STAFFORD
Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and comedian known for “Spiders & Snakes,” “Wildwood Weed,” and “Swamp Witch.”
THE BLACKWOOD QUARTET
Southern gospel vocal quartet carrying forward the Blackwood family’s celebrated musical tradition.
GAIL LENNON
Studio vocalist, songwriter, and vocal coach whose credits include the My Cousin Vinny soundtrack.
Selected Performance Credits:
DEAN Z
The Ultimate Elvis · Clay Cooper Theatre, Branson - Drummer
MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET
Branson, Missouri · Drummer and Johnny Cash understudy, with multiple performances in the role.
THE HAYGOODS
Drummer · Multiple years of performances, including a tour of China.
ELVIS WEEK
Graceland, Memphis - Drummer
A MAN NAMED CASH
Drummer
THE LENNON BROTHERS & GAIL LENNON
Drummer
THE LENNON CATHCART TRIO
Drummer