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Nail grabs Gold

Thursday, February 16, 2012 – In an Olympics year, getting the Gold is great news. And for David Nail, that happened twice in the past week for his music, of course. The singer earned Gold status for his hit singles Red Light and Let It Rain, the record-setting number one from his sophomore album, "The Sound Of A Million Dreams."

The latter song spent more than 48 weeks climbing to the top of the country charts.

"It was funny to see Red Light starting to pick up downloads again," Nail said, "but I think when people heard or bought Let It Rain, they went back and found it. It makes me feel good that the songs I've recorded have staying power. It's not just about being a hit, but it's the moments the songs contain being kind of timeless."

"When I started doing this, that's what I dreamed of," Nail said. "The idea that these songs could be somebody else's life, feelings, or reality... that's what I was hoping for. You know, that's what the songs I've loved the most have meant to me. They made me feel something. Hearing the people who're coming out to the shows singing some of the songs that have never been singles, songs like Catch You While I Can or She Rides Away, that's exactly what I hoped my music might do."


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CD review - I'm a Fire The struggles battling severe depression despite budding success and the adoration of peers and fans alike that David Nail endured during his journey to the recent release of his new album reads something like a country song of its own. And in hindsight, Nail's previous releases were brooding and at times melancholy. Unconscious reflections of his previously undiagnosed condition? Maybe. Nonetheless, the unmistakable positive vibe that shines through his newest album doesn't diminish ...
CD review - The Sound Of A Million Dreams David Nail is a rare mainstream country artist who actually stands out from the rest of Music Row's regulars. Instead of leaning towards one of the two dominant styles of Nashville country, pop or rock, Nail blends country with soul and R&B. When he builds upon his strengths, the songs shine. The single misstep, Grandpa's Farm, sounds like a blend of recent Kid Rock and Dusty Springfield's Son of a Preacher Man; which is as awkward as the comparison sounds. ...


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