(L to R): 117 Entertainment’s Zach Farnum, Carnival Music’s Frank Liddell, New Frontier Touring’s Peter Loomis, David Nail | Photo Credit: Randon Bopp
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 18, 2026) – Like a good baseball team, sometimes you have to recruit new players while sticking with the ones who’ve hit home runs and helped you win games throughout your career. Diehard baseball fan and acclaimed singer/songwriter David Nail has aligned with some great teammates for this incredibly exciting new season of new music and reinvigorated touring.
David has drafted 117 Entertainment’s Zach Farnum for management and public relations, alongside publicist Allison York, and New Frontier Touring’s Peter Loomis for worldwide touring representation. Rounding out the team is his publishing family, Carnival Music, led by Nail’s longtime friend and producer of his MCA albums, Frank Liddell, alongside President Brittany Hamlin and Emily McMannis. Together, these industry-leading partners are helping guide the next phase of Nail’s career as he continues his Down to the Studs Tour and prepares to release his highly anticipated new album, Flowers. Pre-save HERE. Tickets are available at DavidNail.com.
“One of the great honors of my career is to have been involved with David all these years. He is making his most inspiring music right now and it’s a lot of fun to watch. It’s moving to still be a part of such a wonderful artist and a beautiful career,” said Frank Liddell.
“David Nail is one of the musical diamonds in the rough of our generation. His catalog is full of wonderful art, and I believe that the best is still within him and yet to be heard. I’m excited to renew and strengthen our partnership and continue lengthening his career trajectory,” said Zach Farnum.
“David has had an incredible career and continues to connect with audiences in a real way through both his authentic songs and live show. We’re excited to welcome David Nail to New Frontier Touring and be part of the next phase of his touring career!” said Peter Loomis.
Down To The Studs Tour Dates:
June 20 – Flaxton, ND – Burke County Fair*
July 11 – New Salem, ND – ND Country Fest 2026*
July 12 – Junction City, OR – Five Fourteen Winery
July 17 – Avon, CO – Beaver Creek Village
July 18 – Warrensburg, IL – Warrensburg Corn Festival*
July 25 – Rhinelander, WI – Hodag Park*
July 29 – Jefferson City, MO – Cole County Fair*
Aug. 26 – Dayton, OH – Levitt Pavilion Dayton*
Aug. 29 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
Sept. 9 – Montgomery , NY – City Winery
Sept. 10 – Natick, MA – The Center For Arts In Natick
Sept. 11 – Northampton, MA – Iron Horse Music Hall
Sept. 12 – Albany, NY – Lark Hall
Sept. 13 – Buffalo, NY – The Caz
Sept. 17 – Akron, OH – Musica
Sept. 18 – Ann Arbor, MI – The Ark
Sept. 19 – Three Oaks, MI – The Acorn
Sept. 20 – Columbus, OH – Natalie’s Grandview Music Hall
Sept. 30 – Louisville, KY – Bomhard Theater
Oct. 1 – St Louis, MO – City Winery
Oct. 2 – Iowa City, IA – First Avenue Club
Oct.3 – Kansas City, MO – Knuckleheads
Oct. 7 – Omaha, NE – Barnato
Oct. 8 – Minneapolis, MN – The Parkway Theater
Oct. 9 – Milwaukee, WI – Shank Hall
Oct. 10 – Aurora, IL – The Venue
Oct. 11 – Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
Nov. 5 – Memphis, TN – 1884 Lounge at Minglewood Hall
Nov. 7 – New Orleans, LA – Chickie Wah Wah
Nov. 10 – Tomball, TX – Main Street Crossing
Nov. 11 – Kenney, TX – The Kenney Store
Nov. 12 – Fredericksburg, TX – Rockbox Theater
Nov. 13 – Dallas, TX – Poor David’s Pub
Nov. 14 – McAlester, OK – The Brick
Nov. 15 – Tulsa, OK – Mercury Lounge
*Full Band Shows
About David Nail
David Nail is a 3x platinum singer-songwriter from Kennett, Missouri, known for his deeply personal songwriting and unmistakable vocal prowess. With GRAMMY and ACM nominations, he has scored multiple No. 1 hits, including “Let It Rain” and “Whatever She’s Got,” as well as standout favorites like “Red Light.” His success has earned 5 RIAA certifications, three charted albums in Top 10 on the Billboard Charts, more than 1 billion streams on Pandora, and a reputation for delivering songs that resonate long after the last note fades. After building a respected career in Nashville with albums such as I’m About To Come Alive, The Sound of a Million Dreams, Only This and Nothing More, I’m A Fire, and Fighter, Nail stepped into a more independent chapter that prioritized honesty over expectations. Nail has steadily been releasing singles since 2024 with, “If I Could Call,” “Why” featuring Aubrie Sellers, “Hotel Keys,” and “Pacing The Cage,” which was featured in Vanity Fair’s documentary “Take No Prisoners.” Recent projects such as Oh, Mother, the Bootheel releases, and 2023’s Best of Me reflect a more organic, reflective approach, with songs centered on family, memory, mental health, and the hard-earned perspective that comes with experience.
In 2026, Nail continued that evolution with his new songs “The Crown,” “Fare Thee Well,” “She Knows,” and is set to release his first album in over a decade “Flowers,”set to be released on August 21. He has also embarked on his intimate “Down To The Studs Tour,” where he performs solo — just a guitar, stories, and songs — reconnecting with audiences in listening rooms and small theaters across the country. Known for turning lived-in lyrics into emotionally resonant performances, Nail remains guided by a simple philosophy: stay truthful, keep growing, and make music that means something long after the moment passes. Visit DavidNail.com for more.
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(L to R): 117 Entertainment’s Allison York and Zach Farnum, Carnival Music’s Emily McMannis and Frank Liddell, New Frontier Touring’s Peter Loomis, David Nail | Photo Credit: Randon Bopp
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