Daniel's incredible rise to the top began when he signed his first record contract in 1986 although major success didn't come until 1987 with his second album I Need You entered the UK country Album charts. It set a precedent that has seen every album that followed entering these charts with most of them debuting at No. 1. By 2005 Daniel had achieved 19 single and 22 album UK pop chart successes. He has now sold over 5 million albums and 2 million DVDs.

Daniel has never forgotten that it was the public who gave him his success, especially as he struggled long and hard to achieve his ambitions. Daniel not only gives three hours of stage time at every concert  but also the chance to meet and greet their hero when the show is over. Such sessions often last almost as long as the concert itself and needless to say the star still relishes these moments.