NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 23, 2024) – Country singer/songwriter David Nail has released his latest self-penned art piece, “Why,” featuring the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Aubrie Sellers. Nail originally penned “Why” nearly two decades ago, during his early days in Nashville, while carving out his path in country music. Now, after years of industry success, Nail showcases his innate songwriting talent with this touching track. Listen here: https://davidnail.ffm.to/why
Music historian and famed critic, Robert K. Oermann raves of Nail on MusicRow.com, “this man was born to sing,” adding, “the track ripples and sighs around his superb vocal with soprano contributions by Sellers.”
“Why” explores the turbulent journey of a couple in love. He is battling inner demons while she is grappling with whether to stay or leave. Nail sings with the raw emotion of a man questioning his anger and the way he treats the woman he loves. Sellers’ angelic voice adds the perfect touch of grace and gentleness, complementing the song’s heartfelt narrative.
“This is a song, 20 years after its birth, that is reborn,” Nail says. “Sometimes, you have to go back to move forward. I wrote this song when I first moved to Nashville, and it was the first song that made me say, ‘maybe I can really do this.’ Every couple of years, I would think about recording it, and 20 years later, I finally have! It’s a pleasure to feature Aubrie Sellers on this one.”
For the things I do,
For the things I see,
And why I tell you that I love you,
But I treat you this way,
Oh if I had the answers,
Heaven knows we’d never fuss or fight,
But I don’t know why.
Nail will continue to captivate audiences with his stories and songs on the road through the end of the year. Check out the tour dates below and secure your tickets at davidnail.com.
David Nail Fall 2024 Shows
Sept. 5 – Covington, K.Y. – Madison Theater
Sept. 6 – Cadillac, Mich. – The Venue Event Center
Sept. 7 – Lansing, Mich. – Grewal Hall at 224
Oct. 17 – San Diego, Calif. – Moonshine Flats
Oct. 18 – Fresno, Calif. – Tower Theatre
Oct. 19 – Sacramento, Calif. – GoldenSky Country Music Festival
Oct. 20 – Santa Ynez, Calif. –
Oct. 22 – Tucson, Ariz. – The Maverick
Oct. 23 – Scottsdale, Ariz. – Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row
Oct. 25 – West Wendover, Nev. – Peppermill Concert Hall
About David Nail
Hailing from Kennett, Missouri, David Nail is well-respected up and down Music Row. Some might even call him a “tour de force” as his songs pull no punches in evoking the demons with which he has wrestled through much of his life. The GRAMMY-nominated multi-platinum singer/songwriter’s early releases, I’m About To Come Alive, The Sound Of A Million Dreams, I’m A Fire and Fighter, ignited his reputation as an innovator and creative risk-taker yet left Nail feeling restless. This led to the departure of the only record company home he’d ever known, MCA Nashville, where he’d formed friendships that endure even now. Through dealing with his own journey of mental illness and the feeling of needing to “rebel against what people expect you to be,” Nail began making his most “organic” work to date, David Nail & The Well Ravens, with Jason Hall and Andrew Petroff. That project liberated Nail and propelled him into his next adventure. Writing solo for the next few months led to his debut solo independent EP Oh, Mother, a reflective piece of work. Of the title track, Rolling Stone noted that “the song creeps in like a sunrise — quiet, restrained cello and keys are the only underpinning for Nail’s powerful vocals at first. But then it slowly builds to something more massive and majestic.” That release was followed by Bootheel 2020 and Bootheel 2021, projects dedicated to the singer/songwriter’s hometown in the “bootheel” of Missouri. Nail plans on releasing more music, leaving behind any self-imposed restrictions. In Nail’s own words, “My philosophy has always been, I just hope to have a good enough year that I can have a next year while staying as true to myself as I possibly can.” Find more at davidnail.com.
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