Daniel John "Dan" Baird (born December 12, 1953) is an American singer-songwriter, musician and producer.
He is best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist from the chart-topping 1980s rock band The Georgia Satellites.
Baird formed The Georgia Satellites in 1980 and left the band in 1990 to pursue a solo career.
He is often credited as one of the pioneers in cowpunk and alt-country music, which combines elements of rock music, country music, outlaw country, and punk rock.