Daniel Rodriguez is known to many as “the voice that healed a nation,” and the 9/11 Singing Policeman. That is just a small part of his story. This website offers you insight on the unique journey of Daniel Rodriguez in becoming “America’s Beloved Tenor”.
The journey continues…
Through the years
Through the years
I am honored to be given such a great award. I don’t know if I am deserving of it. If you compare me to the men and women who are in the pit of hell and fighting for the freedoms…
The personal account of policeman Daniel Rodriguez, who in 2001 was already well-known as the “singing policeman” because he was not only a policeman but a successful singer as well.
Daniel attended an intensive study program at the Vilar-Domingo Young Artists program in Washington DC. 2002 – 2003
Crystal Cathedral Appearance History
2013-2002. Interview with Robert H. Schuller. Performed “God Bless America” and “The Lord’s Prayer” to standing ovations. More video through the years.
Recording “Into The Fire”
“One of the most beautiful voices of the last 50 years.” First time in history such a recording filmed in West Point’s gorgeous century-old Cadet Chapel.
2004 NYPD Retirement
From “Singing Cop” to “America’s Tenor”, after a 2 year leave of absence, was at the NYPD pension office in Manhattan, submitting his retirement papers, officially ending a 10-year-run as a police officer.
Overnight Success, 25 Years…
You heard him during the dark days of 9/11. He was recently accepted into the D.C. Young Artists Program, at age 40. He is now singing concerts all over America. An overnight success? Hardly. He’s been paying dues a long time…
2003 “On This Day”
The United States Coast Guard Band, director Capt. Lewis J. Buckley, teamed up with recording artist Daniel Rodriguez to record “On This Day.” To debut on the National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day.
2002 “An American Celebration”
Annual gala at historic Ford’s Theatre, Washington D.C. introduced by Dennis Franz, America’s Tenor Daniel Rodriguez, New York’s own “singing cop”.
Debut Albums
Daniel’s first 2-track single with spoken intro
by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. All profits from this CD went to the 9/11 victims families.
Daniel’s potential was recognized at an early age by Juilliard trained Elliot Dorfman, who brought him to study at the American Youth Repertory in Manhattan during his teens.