David Fanning | |
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Born | Ardmore, Alabama, United States | June 12, 1986
Origin | Nashville, Tennessee |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2014–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.
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.
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]
Year | Album details |
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2016 | First - EP
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2017 | Dreamers
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Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
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US Country Airplay | |||
2014 | "Drink You Away" | 58 | singles only |
2015 | "Doin' Country Right" | 60 | |
"What's Next" | — | ||
2017 | "First" | — | First - EP |
Year | Video |
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2017 | "First" |
"Ridin' to the Beat" | |
2018 | "Lovers" |
Year | Organization | Award | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref |
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2023 | Country Music Association Awards | Song of the Year | "Tennessee Orange" with Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney and Ben Williams | Pending | [16] |