Daniel Rodriguez  America's Beloved Tenor 

1976-1996

• First vocal performance in school production as Jud Frye in Oklahoma age 12.

• 1977: age 13 begins study with Elliot Dorfman at "The American Youth Repertory" in Manhattan. 

• 1980: first Carnegie recital at Del Terzo Recital Studio in Carnegie Hall at age 16.

• 1981: age 17 at Carnegie Hall -Weill Recital Studio performs a concert of Broadway songs and operettas

• 1984: marriage at an early age, puts music on hold, works at a series of odd jobs to support his family.

• 1989: returns to producing his own concerts with ensemble of singers & musicians: "Broadway Magic."

• 1995: joins NYPD, sings National Anthem, Madison Square Garden, 1996 academy graduation. (see at Video)

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2001

• May: subject of CNN special by Jeanne Moos, highlighting his life and career. (see at Video) \

• May 15: Capitol Hill - performs at National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service 

• Sept. 23: National Anthem at "Prayer for America" in Yankee Stadium, tribute to the lost at 9-11.

• Sept. 25: "America The Beautiful"  7th inning, 1st regular season game at Yankee stadium after 9-11.

• October: opening of Carnegie Hall's 111th season: with the Berlin Philharmonic, tribute to 9-11.

• October: "Good Morning America" with Diane Sawyer and Charles Gibson.

• October: The Late Show with David Letterman, performs "God Bless America"

• October 28:  National Anthem at site of World trade center during memorial service.

• October 30:  "God Bless America" - 7th inning stretch, game 3 first World Series in NY after 9-11. (see at Video)

• October: signs recording contract with EMI Records for a single, plus two full  albums.

• November: Macy's Thanksgiving Parade New York City

• December 11: NBC Today Show performance as tribute for those lost Sept 11.

• December: Release of "God Bless America" CD, with profits given to victims of 9-11.

• December: CNN's Bill Hemmer, Interview Daniel Rodriguez, "Singing Cop," Aired Dec 14, 2001

 

2002

• February 8: "God Bless America " at Winter Olympics Salt Lake City Utah. (see at Video)

• March 3: Ford's Theater Washington DC hosted by President and Mrs. Bush.

• March: "Spirit of America" CD release goes to #1 Billboards Classical Crossover chart.

• March: Began study with Placido Domingo at the Vilar Young Artists Institute, Washington DC.

• March:  "The Lord's Prayer" on the Oprah Winfrey Show interview. (see at Video)

• April 28: Debut at Crystal Cathedral "God Bless America," Interview with Dr. Schuller, and "The Lord's Prayer"

• May 15: Capitol Hill - performs at National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service 

• May: Performs 2 songs at National Memorial Day concert in Washington DC. filmed for PBS.

• June 13: first public concert with full orchestra at Heinz Hall with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

• June: "Be My Love" at Carnegie Hall to standing ovation, Skitch Henderson conducts.

• June: CBS spotlights study with Placido Domingo, by Tom Bergeron, Jane Clayson, Thalia Assuras. (see at Opera)

• July: Receives Special honor award from Disneyland, first time ever given to a non-cast member.

• Sept. 11: NBC Today, Concert U.S. Capitol, Opening stock market, Madison Square Garden "Tribute to Grace & Hope"; Yankee Stadium, Evening concert Liberty Park, Jersey City, NJ.

• September: first Tunnel to Towers/Stephen Siller 5k run, New York City

• November: Annual Thanksgiving parade Philadelphia, PA

 

2003

• February: Solo concert with tribute to the late tenor Mario Lanza - Expo Center, York PA.

• February: Release of second album "From My Heart"

• May: with Paula Zahn, Pat Sajak. along with the Pittsburgh Symphony at Heinz Hall tribute to Fred Rogers.

• May: Receives the 1st Raul Julia Award for making a difference in the lives of families they serve.

• May: Records "On This Day" for National Moment of Remembrance" with the U.S. Coast Guard Band.

• May:  National Anthem at the Indy 500 Indianapolis.

• June:  Redlands Summer Music Festival, Redlands Bowl, CA

• September: Des & Mel British TV show: interview & performance of "Be My Love"

• September: In concert Highland Park Ill. annual Ravinia Music Festival

 

2004

• January: Tournament of Roses Parade on city of Torrance float, sings "God Bless America"

• March: records "Starting Now" written by Lee Holdridge for trailer film - Puerto Vallarta Squeeze

• March: First international concert tour in New Zealand.

• June: Retires from New York City Police Department to pursue music full time.

• June: Records track for "Yuletide Celebration" CD for Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

• August: Sings "Amazing Grace" Republican National Convention, MSG New York. (see at Video)

• November: performs in Monaco for the Royal family and in memorial for Princess Grace.

• December: host Indianapolis Symphony Yuletide series, Jack Everly principal pops conductor. 

 

2005

• January: Celebration of Freedom Inauguration concert in Washington DC.

• March: Begins personal project "Songs for the Soldiers" appearances to raise funds for CD donations.

• April: memorial mass tribute for HSH Prince Rainier III St. Patrick's Cathedral New York City.

• May: Sings at the 17th annual Candlelight Vigil during National Law Enforcement week, Washington DC.

• June: releases third full length album "In The Presence" with Blix Street Records.

• June : opens United States Official National Day ceremony at World Expo at US Pavillion in Aichi Japan.

• September: records "Into The Fire" at West Point Chapel, for "Stand Ye Steady" CD/DVD.

• December: host of inaugural production of Holiday Spectacular, Meyerhoff Concert Hall, Baltimore MD.

 

2006

• May: Featured interview/performances WOR radio "Celebrate America" Hofstra  University 

• May: Performs at nationally televised Memorial day concert performance in Washington. (see at Video)

• June: Debut - first full opera - lead tenor role in Pagliacci, Chelsea Opera Company, New York.

• September: Tonight Show with Jay Leno, sings "Amazing Grace" with Mike Garson on keyboard. (see at Video)

• December: 1st. concert tour Netherlands Hour of Power, with orchestra and choir.

 

2007

• March: Receives USO Lifetime Achievement Award for his tireless support.

• May: "Best performance 2007 season" by Operaonline in Pagliacci, NH Granite State Opera.

• June: Concert at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

• June: Receives Continental  Congress Medal for Patriotism, DAR Constitution Hall Washington D.C. (see at Honors)

• October: Return to New Zealand for "The Amazing Grace" concert tour.

• November: Release of international version of "In The Presence."

• December: 2nd concert tour Netherlands Hour of Power.

 

2008

• March: interview Telecare TV "God Squad" with Rabbi Michael Gelman & Father Tom Hartman. 

• April: returns for 3rd tour in New Zealand.

• June 28: performs as Turridu with Opera of the Hamptons.

• Aug:  Sings "Star Spangled Banner" Indianapolis Speedway. (See at Video)

• December: 3rd international concert tour Netherlands Hour of Power, with orchestra and choir.

 

2009

• March: 4th tour New Zealand in Tribute to Mario Lanza "Legendary Lanza"  concert series.

• September: Begins the USA tour traveling across America, performing in over 117 concerts.

• November: "I Believe" recorded Live on stage in the Netherlands is released in the U.S.

• December: sings at rally against bringing the KSM terrorists to New York for trials.

• December: returns to the Netherlands for 4th consecutive concert tour.

 

2010

• February: receives SAR Medal of Good Citizenship from Sacramento County.

• May: completes 117 city 9 month USA tour.

• July: performs at Queenstown Winter Festival during 5th New Zealand tour.

• August: Rally in New York City against the building of a mosque near Ground Zero.

 

2011

• March: Performs "Vesti la giubba" at Placido Domingo Gala, Straz Center, Tampa Florida.

• May: 6th return to The Netherlands concert tour in Goes, Arnhem and Rotterdam.

• May: Performs at National Memorial Day Concert at White House, Washington DC

• August: Debut of "The New York Tenors" in John Burns Park, Long Island NY.

• November: concert tour in The Netherlands.

 

2012

• March: Madison Square Garden National Anthem for Big East men's basketball semi-finals.

• September: Celebration of Freedom concert with US Air Force Band of Flight, Hobart Arena Troy Ohio

• June: Chelsea Opera lead tenor Puccini's Madama Butterfly. 

• September:  Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, aboard the USS Missouri.

• September: Begins 2012-2013 USA tour.

• December: Sold out Carnegie Hall Christmas concert with the New York Tenors.

 

2013

• March: Guest appearance on "Idol Across America" kick off New York City.

• April: Receives Humanitarian Award at the historic Flushing House Town Hall awards ceremony.

• June: First Spanish album "Por Ti Volare" released.

• September: Travels to Kandahar, Afghanistan to pay tribute to the U.S. troops.

• November: Returns to The Netherlands for 8th concert tour.

• December: Carnegie Hall Christmas concert with the New York Tenors.

 

2014

• January: Phoenix AZ with the 9-11 "Never Forget" mobile exhibit museum

• January: Performance at "Travis-a Soldier's Story" documentary film screening in Times Square.

• March: Announces first Christmas album to be released in 2014.

• July: "The New York Tenors" return in concert on Long Island, New York

• September: Appearance in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, memorial ceremony.

• October: Release of Christmas album "A Glorious Christmas"

• November: New York City Veterans Day concert and parade

 

2015

• January: NFF leadership Hall of Fame Dinner. Signs a 4 year contact for future appearances.

• March: Returns to New Zealand for 6th concert tour, including performance at US Embassy, Wellington. 

• April-May: 3 performances at Madison Square Garden for the NY Rangers NHL playoffs.

• August: Allentown Bands 100th anniversary of appearances, Waldheim Park, Allentown, PA.

• October:  New York City's annual Columbus Day parade

• December: Carnegie Hall Christmas show with The New York Tenors

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2016

• January: The New York Tenors anthem - Madison Square Garden NBA.

• April: vocal performance during USO 75th Anniversary gala & awards ceremony..

• July: JFK ceremony as final World Trade Center artifacts removed.

• September: featured interview - Tunnel to Towers special - "Tower of Heroes" 

• September: begins 2016-2017 "American Portraits" tour with Dallas Brass

• September: Stephen Siller/Tunnel Towers annual 5K NY

• October: American Airlines SKYBALL XIV

• December: The New York Tenors Christmas at Lincoln Center 

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2017

• March: Metro USO Dinner/awards Gala.

• April: Joe Dimaggio Awards Dinner honoring Bobby Valentine.

• April: Operation Homefront - Military Child of the Year Awards Gala.

• April: annual Salvation Army Celebration honoring first responders, Harrisburg PA.

• April: keynote speaker at Fairbanks Circle of Hope dinner, Indianapolis, IN.

• April: multiple dates/performances - Madison Square Garden for NHL New York Rangers.

• May: US Capitol Washington DC - National Peace Officers Memorial. (see at Video)

• May: opening Times Square of Emmy award winning video "Just a Common Soldier"

• June: Liberty Golf Gala Tunnel Towers Building Homes for our Bravest.

• September: Mercy Flight WNY annual "Beacon of Hope" Gala, Buffalo New York.

• September:  National Anthem at NFL opening game, Monday Night Football.

• September: 16th annual Stephen Siller/Tunnel Towers 5K New York

• November: 2nd appearance at American Airlines, Skyball, Dallas TX. 

• December: tribute concert with Allentown Band - Miller Symphony Hall.

• December: NFF Hall of Fame Dinner Awards Gala.

• December: Carnegie Hall with the New York Tenors Christmas Celebration.

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2018

• February: on tour with Dallas Brass "American Portraits".

• March: NHL National Anthem performance at Madison Square Garden.

• March: keynote speaker, Mobile Alabama. Drug Education Council program. 

• March: opening for Brain Injury Awareness Celebrity Sports Forum, with Dr. Max Gomez, CBS News.

• April: Operation Homefront - Military Child of the Year Awards Gala.

• April: 80th Anniversary Fontbonne Hall Academy, Brooklyn NY.

• April: keynote speaker at PSATS convention, Hershey PA.

• April:  Operation Warrior Shield fundraiser/gala, New York City.

• May: "Footsteps to the Future" Tunnel to Towers gala/fundraiser.

• June-July: New Zealand tour. Public concert, 2018 Ice Hockey Classic, private events.

• September: Phoenix AZ. National Day of Service and Remembrance.

• September: New York City. Stephen Siller / Tunnel to Towers 5K

• October: "Frontline to Home Front" Kennedy University Valor Center, Walnut Grove, CA.

• November: Miller Symphony Hall - Allentown Symphony 100th anniversary Armistice Day

• December: Salute to Veterans with Allentown Band, Miller Symphony Hall

• December: Christmas show series with the New York Tenors, including sold out Carnegie Hall.

• December: National Anthem "Never Forget Tribute Classic" Men's BB, Prudential Center, NJ

 

2019

• February: tour with the New York Tenors, Gulf Shores AL, and Covington LA.

• March: Washington DC. USO Metro 37th Annual Awards Dinner/Gala.

• March:  Hauppauge, NY. Brain Injury Awareness Celebrity Sports Forum, with Dr. Max Gomez, CBS News.

• April: "Footsteps to the Future" Tunnel to Towers gala/fundraiser.

• April: Operation Homefront - Military Child of the Year Awards Gala.

• April: Operation Warrior Shield fundraiser/gala, New York City.

• May: New York. Giando on the Water, "View of Broadway" for Futures in Education.

• July: Diablo, CA. Police and Fire The Fallen Heroes Fundraiser and Gala

• September: Irvine CA., Bakersfield, CA., and Brooklyn, NY., Tunnel to Towers 5 K.

• September: Walnut Creek, CA. Check presentation for fallen officer - Police & FIre The Fallen Heroes

• September: New York City. Union Park. Performance at the rollout of the IBOT.

• September: New York City. Host at Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers 5K run/walk.

• November: Ponte Vecchio community Veterans Day concert.

• November: guest vocalist - Buena Park, CA. Knotts Berry Farm, Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.

• November: with the New York Tenors, special concert for cancer survivors - State Theatre, Easton PA.

• December: series of Christmas concerts with the New York Tenors.

• December: Allentown Band "Americans We" tribute to Veterans.

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2020

• January: Puerto Vallarta, MX, appearance at Grand Fiesta Americana.

• January: with the New York Tenors performances on "Cruise of Irish Stars" 

• February: Maui, HI. Keawala’i. Retirement of Rev. Alika.

• March - November: Appearances postponed or cancelled due to covid 19 restrictions

• December: Virtual - Voices Gala - Center for Resilience. Performance/interview.

• December: Virtual - Zoom mini concert - Becomers Fellowship - Shepherd’s Grove, California.

 

2021​​

• March: Appearance at online event - Operation Warrior Shield & Warrior Canine.

• June: Metlife Stadium, 20 year commemoration of 9-11 - tribute.

• June: Benefit for Futures in Education. 

• June: Pinehurst NC. The New York Tenors, private show.

• June: Pinehurst NC. The New York Tenors, concert Bradshaw PAC.

• August: New York City, Tunnel to Towers concert, Jones Beach.

• August: Ft . Worth TX, Heroes Gala - Never Forget 9-11.

• August: Anaheim, CA. National anthem at Angels/Yankees baseball. 

• September: Chesapeake VA, keynote speaker -ceremony, concert with Symphonicity "Day of Remembrance".

• September: Casper WY, for ARTCORE, concert - Salute to First Responders.

• September: New York City appearances for Tunnel to Towers Foundation

• November: Santa Ana, CA. Bowers Museum Celebrity Speaker Series "From Chaos to Carnegie Hall" 

• December: Las Vegas, NV. National Football Foundation, guest vocalist.

• December: New York City. The Sheen Center, with the New York Tenors.

 

2022 

• April 2: Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  Chi Chi Rodriguez charity golf outing

• April 30: Danville CA, Opera night at Oakland Columbo Club

• May 7: Anaheim, CA. Angels Stadium, National Anthem

• June 12: Anaheim CA. Angels Stadium, National Anthem

• September: Interview on "Profiles" with Mickey Burns.

• September: New York City appearances for Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

• September: Minnesota  9/11 Remembrance/ Vikings vs Green Bay Packers.

• September: New York Tunnel to Towers annual 5K. 

• November: Buena Park, CA. Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. 

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2023​

• January & October: concerts on cruise with the New York Tenors

• July: Anaheim, CA. Angels vs Yankees, Angels Stadium, National Anthem.

• New York City appearances for Tunnel to Towers Foundation

• Pomona, NY, Clover Stadium - Police and Fire Games.

• December: Sold out concert tour - Country of Ireland with the New York Tenors

• December: Las Vegas NV, National Football Foundation annual awards dinner.