David Fanning (singer)

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David Fanning
Born (1986-06-12) June 12, 1986 (age 39)
Ardmore, Alabama, United States
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2014–present
Labels Red Bow, Stoney Creek, MV2 Entertainment
Member of New Voice Entertainment

David Fanning (born June 12, 1986) is an American country music singer, songwriter, record producer, and talent manager.

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Fanning has produced albums for Parmalee and Thompson Square, including three number 1 songs: "Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not" (2010), "If I Didn't Have You" (2012), and "Carolina" (2013). He also co-wrote "Musta Had a Good Time" (2012), performed by Parmalee, "Trippin' on Us" (2013), performed by Lindsay Ell, and "Tennessee Orange" (2022), performed by Megan Moroney. He is also the talent manager for Avery Anna and has produced many of her songs.

Biography

Fanning was born and grew up in Ardmore, Alabama, on the border between Alabama and Tennessee. [1] [2] He spent his childhood on a 100-acre horse farm. [1] He became proficient with Pro Tools at age 14. [2]

When he was 21, he was introduced to and joined New Voice Entertainment. [3]

Fanning signed to Red Bow Records (later Stoney Creek Records), a division of BBR Music Group. In 2010, he met Parmalee and introduced the band to BBR. [4]

In April 2014, at the request of Storme Warren, Fanning recorded a country music cover version of "Drink You Away" by Justin Timberlake. [5] [6] [7] In May 2014, the song debuted at number 60 on the Country Airplay chart and peaked at number 58.

In July 2014, he performed at the Buckle Up Music Festival. [8]

In April 2015, he released "Doin' Country Right", written by Jimmy Robbins, Josh Osborne, and Heather Morgan. [1]

In November 2015, Fanning signed to MV2 Entertainment, a music publishing, artist development and management company. [9]

In December 2015, he released "What's Next", co-written with Cary Barlowe and James Moore. [10]

In September 2016, Fanning released his debut EP, First, via MV2 Entertainment. [11]

In 2017, he toured schools in rural areas without regular access to live concerts to promote the importance of music education. [12]

In March 2019, he signed a global publishing deal with RED Creative Group. [13]

In 2021, after viewing a viral video, Fanning contacted Avery Anna via Instagram and signed her to a talent manager and production contract. [14]

In March 2025, he launched Off Road Records in partnership with Reservoir Media. [15]

Discography

Extended plays

YearAlbum details
2016First - EP
  • Released: September 23, 2016
  • Label: MV2 Entertainment
  • Formats: music download
2017Dreamers
  • Released: September 1, 2017
  • Label: MV2 Entertainment
  • Formats: CD, music download

Singles

YearSinglePeak positionsAlbum
US Country Airplay
2014"Drink You Away"58singles only
2015"Doin' Country Right"60
"What's Next"
2017"First"First - EP

Music videos

YearVideo
2017"First"
"Ridin' to the Beat"
2018"Lovers"

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationAwardNominee/WorkResultRef
2023 Country Music Association Awards Song of the Year "Tennessee Orange" with Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney and Ben WilliamsPending [16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Dauphin, Chuck (April 3, 2015). "David Fanning Gives His Take on 'Doin' Country Right'". Billboard .
  2. 1 2 "David Fanning: The Producer Behind Avery Anna's Breakout Hit". Royalty Exchange . March 25, 2025.
  3. Conaway, Alanna (November 7, 2011). "Jason Aldean's Band Tells the Story of Production Team New Voice Entertainment". Taste of Country .
  4. Harabadian, Eric (April 30, 2013). "Signing Story: Parmalee--A Country/Rock Signing". Music Connection .
  5. "DAVID FANNING'S "DRINK YOU AWAY" (STUDIO CUT) MUSIC VIDEO WORLD PREMIERES ON THE SiriusXM BLOG TODAY!". BBR Music Group . March 14, 2014.
  6. Dauphin, Chuck (April 30, 2014). "615 Spotlight: David Fanning Drops Justin Timberlake-Penned First Single". Billboard .
  7. Whitaker, Sterling (April 22, 2014). "David Fanning Is Ready to 'Drink You Away'". The Boot.
  8. "Buckle Up Music Festival schedule". The Cincinnati Enquirer . July 13, 2014.
  9. Nicholson, Jessica (November 16, 2015). "Industry Ink: MV2 Entertainment, CMA, Music Biz, SOLID, ASCAP". MusicRow .
  10. "DAVID FANNING'S "WHAT'S NEXT" DEBUTS AS TOP 10 MOST ADDED AT U.S. COUNTRY RADIO". BBR Music Group . December 8, 2015.
  11. "David Fanning To Release Second EP 'Lovers' from Four-Part EP Series on December 1". Country Music Rocks. November 28, 2017.
  12. "David Fanning". WBRC . April 24, 2017.
  13. Hollabaugh, Lorie (March 8, 2019). "David Fanning Inks Publishing Deal With RED Creative Group". MusicRow .
  14. Nicholson, Jessica (October 6, 2022). "Avery Anna Expands on 'Narcissist' Success, Says New Album 'Directly Represents All the Extreme Emotions I've Felt'". Billboard .
  15. Cantrell, LB (March 13, 2025). "David Fanning Launches Off Road Records". MusicRow .
  16. "Lainey Wilson Leads 2023 CMA Awards Nominations – And Makes History (Full List)". Billboard . September 7, 2023.