David Nail

‼️NEW DATES‼️ Tickets on-sale Friday for the Fall dates of the Down To The Studs Tour. I’ve been enjoying these so much, we decided to add more… this is really unlike anything I’ve ever done before, I hope you’ll join me

To those who’ve been following along on the road, you know I’ve been sharing some new music at the shows...You’ve seen them as seeds, and hopefully, you’ll appreciate what they are now as I introduce them to the world. “The Crown” is the first single from my new project, and it’s one of the most deep, raw, and personal stories I’ve ever written about...Check it out under my profile and let me know what you think!

Come spend your Tuesday night, May 26th, at the most legendary stage I have ever played on, @opry

What are the odds? Two familiar voices, same morning, same reaction. As I sit having breakfast in Winston Salem, NC, I imagine my poor waiter is wondering what in the world is wrong with the old fella sitting alone in the corner. We are approaching the one year anniversary of when my 2025, began heading towards a darkness, that quite frankly, even in my lowest of times, I’d not even remotely approached. I’ve known both of these voices for over a decade, and in the case of @littlebigtown , almost two! @karenfairchild ‘s voice, has always felt like a hand on my shoulder, and this might be as good as I’ve heard her, EVER! I’ve listened to @shaymooney from @danandshay stand in my living room, and effortlessly sing Red Light so perfectly, I almost retired it from my set forever. I know full well the machine that’s insistent, that you would never dare release two pieces of music like this, on the doorstep to Summer, and yet I’m not the least bit surprised, that these two groups decided, that true masterpieces, aren’t the least bit concerned by the current season. I can’t thank you both enough. I’m perfectly fine knowing I won’t ever truly heal, and there’s a huge part of me, that wants the scar of losing my Mother, to show at all times. But on the doorstep of 47 years old, I’m capable of feeling the sunshine, and acknowledging its beauty, and realizing that tears can be of both sadness, and joy at the same time! I love these voices, I love these words, and I love knowing that music is still capable of moving the immovable! I’m overflowing with hope, that this day will be good. ❤️DN

Part II of my story about meeting Coach Bobby Knight!

When I am sitting in this chair for writes, a lot of people ask me why I have a signed picture of Coach #BobbyKnight. Well, here's why...

Today I took my Lil Bird to preschool for the last time. I will miss her graduation Thursday for a show in Virginia. I hate that, but it’s part of the gig. I’ve taken her to preschool here for 3 years, and done it more days than I’ve missed, which has been one of the true joys of my life. Her mother has been sad since the first day last September, and it finally hit me about March. She’s my buddy. I will miss this little church preschool, and all the wonderful ladies who have prepared her for kindergarten, along with a strong Christian foundation! This morning I woke with a heaviness I’ve not felt in weeks, at least to this extent. I realized very quickly last fall, that with each and every wonderful memory, I wish I could text my Mom a picture, or call and tell her the funny things she said on the way to school. I’m so thankful she got to experience this child for 5 full years. I can find at least some comfort in that. ❤️🙏DN

Don't forget to listen to "Fare Thee Well" on your favorite app!

I told the kids yesterday, the greatest gift I will ever give/leave them, is a legendary mother. I had the best, and the only thing that truly comforts the pain/hole in my soul, is how proud she is/was of her daughter in law, who is raising three of her four grandchildren! Sometimes you need Mom! I heard that yesterday on a podcast with @pastorjeffsimmons and his wife, and it’s so true! I saw a thing today about how grief should be brutal, and you should welcome it, embrace it. I have, and I’ve come to terms that I always want to. It’s the greatest compliment we can give someone who was so insanely instrumental in our lives. Love you Momma!!! Your only son, David Brent!

10/28/2011. I’d been on this field several times before, but on this day, it was just me, my manager at the time, and a few of the Cardinals production/Fox TV people. I didn’t take this picture obviously, but I very much remember the emotions, the anxiety, and just the overall weight of what would transpire 12 hours later on this very field. I never chose to be a @cardinals fan as a kid. I was born one. I have no clue how many games I’d been to prior to this date, but it was a bunch. I don’t know how many games I’ve been to since, but it’s been a bunch. There’s so many layers to this moment, and I won’t begin to bore you with them all, but for a kid from SE Missouri, this is the Super Bowl. This is the Grammy’s. This is Entertainer Of The Year. You see I never played in an actual game, after the last game of my senior year of high school. Yes, I went to a JUCO in Nashville to play baseball, but I lasted a semester. The amount of memories I’ve accumulated with sports, but most importantly baseball, based on the decision NOT to continue playing, but to chase this crazy dream of being a country singer, are in the hundreds! The greatest moment of this entire day/night, is one that I’m not aware, has ever been documented by photo/TV! After the last note of God Bless America, in arguably one the greatest WS ever, I looked over at the @cardinals bench, and there on the front step, looking me straight in the eyes, was Tony Larussa. He shook his fist like “Let’s Go!” I gave one back, and a hour or so later, they were now 11 time WS Champs! 11 in 2011! You can’t ever take that from me. That happen. All in the midst of playing 10 shows with a girl named Taylor Swift (yep that happened too)! You see there were so many moments I wanted to be a MLB player, but that wasn’t in the “cards” ha ha! I struggled with that for a couple years. Music or baseball, baseball or music. God gave me both. Just not the way I envisioned it. Have a wonderful Saturday folks, and go @cardinals !

Some stages mean a little more than others. See y’all at the @opry on May 26th 🗓️

Join us in welcoming Country singer-songwriter, David Nail to Lark Hall for his Down to the Studs Tour on Saturday, 9/12. Doors 7 | Show 8 Tickets are available NOW at the link below!👇 David Nail: Down to the Studs /e/david-nail-down-to-the-studs-tickets-1988322612458?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile #theelevenatlarkhall #larkhallalbany #livemusic #AlbanyNY #larkhall