David Fanning (singer)

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David Fanning
Bornc.1987 [1]
Ardmore, Alabama, United States [2]
Origin Nashville, Tennessee
Genres Country
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, record producer
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2014–present
Labels Red Bow, Stoney Creek, MV2 Entertainment
Member of New Voice Entertainment

David Fanning is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is one-fourth of the production team New Voice Entertainment, which has produced for Parmalee and Thompson Square and serves as Jason Aldean's road band. [1]

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David Fanning has produced multiple hits (including 10 top 40s and 2 #1s) for the Thompson Square and Parmalee. These hits include three #1's ("Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not", "If I Didn't Have You", and "Carolina").

In 2014, Fanning signed to Red Bow Records, a division of Broken Bow Records. He released his solo debut single "Drink You Away", a cover of a Justin Timberlake song. [3] [4] Markos Papadatos of Digital Journal gave the song 4.5 stars out of 5. [5] The song debuted at number 60 on the Country Airplay chart dated for the week ending May 24, 2014, and peaked at number 58. Two more singles followed in 2015, "Doin' Country Right" and "What's Next," before Fanning parted ways with Red Bow in 2016.

Fanning released his debut EP First on September 23, 2016 via MV2 Entertainment.

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 [6]

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