David Kushner (singer-songwriter)

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David Kushner
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Kushner in 2022
Background information
Birth nameDavid Alan Kushner II
Born (2000-09-06) September 6, 2000 (age 24)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Years active2021–present
Website https://www.davidkushnermusic.com/

David Alan Kushner II [1] (born September 6, 2000) is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Los Angeles, California, and began releasing music. Kushner's song "Miserable Man" (2022) went viral on TikTok and peaked at number 11 on the charts in Norway and number 19 in Ireland, additionally reaching the top 40 in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Along with the single "Mr. Forgettable", it appeared on his debut extended play Footprints I Found (2022). Kushner received 556 million streams within a year of releasing music. His song "Daylight" was released on April 14, 2023, and also gained huge traction on TikTok; the song would appear on his debut album The Dichotomy (2024). Kushner has served as the opening act for one of Lauv's tours. He headlined the Daylight 2.0 tour.

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Life and career

Kushner was raised in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. After realizing he could sing after finishing twelfth grade, he began writing songs with a close friend while living in Florida. Kushner played the guitar and taught music to himself. Although never using a vocal coach, [2] [3] Kushner released the single "Miserable Man" in January 2022, [4] which went viral on TikTok. [5] The song peaked at number 11 on the charts in Norway and number 19 in Ireland, [6] [7] additionally reaching the top 40 in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. [8] [9] [10] Manny Patston of Happy commented: "He really, really cares about music. You can tell from his sheer excitement [...] I'm sure Kushner's youthful energy, magnetism, and blessed DNA will result in flocks of adoration". [11]

Along with the single "Mr. Forgettable", it appeared on his debut extended play Footprints I Found (2022). "Mr. Forgettable", written from the perspective of an Alzheimer's patient, also gained attention on TikTok, with some users expressing being forgotten by family members and others relating it to mental illness. [12] Kushner accumulated 556 million streams within a year of his released music, and toured with Lauv later on in the year. He released the single "Daylight" on April 14, 2023. [2] [3] Kushner created a TikTok trend, called "You look happier; what happened", to accompany its release. The trend, which showcased people posting a photo of themselves smiling and looking content, and then pointing the camera at their partner to indicate they were the reason why, gained traction. [13] He commented on his success on TikTok: "TikTok has played the biggest role in my music career. It started as a fun thing. I definitely had not planned to market my music [... but after the unexpected success] I knew that TikTok would be a powerful tool to be able to connect with new people." [2] Kushner served as the opening act for Dean Lewis' the Future Is Bright Tour in April, and was scheduled to open for Lewis Capaldi on the July 1, 2023, date of his Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent Tour in Chepstow, Monmouthshire. [14] [15] [16]

Kushner was due to tour Australia and New Zealand for the first time in November 2023, however was forced to cancel the tour at short notice due to "unforeseen circumstances". [17]

In late 2024, he announced plans for a single, titled "Empty Bench". [18] The single was released on December 6, 2024. [19]

Personal life

Kushner is Christian, and the content of his music is influenced by his faith. [20] In a 2023 interview, he said, "My faith in God has been a foundational thing in my life. Although sometimes things can get challenging if I'm being completely honest, I have learned that it's okay. [...] I don't really get caught up with any scrutiny. I embrace my faith and write music that I think will speak to people." [2] He is dating TikTok influencer Nicole Mitchell, with whom he posted a TikTok to promote "Daylight". [13]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications
TitleDetailsPeak chart positions Certifications
US
[21] 		AUT
[22] 		BEL
(FL)
[23] 		LTU
[24] 		NLD
[25] 		NOR
[26]
The Dichotomy 1467297977422

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected chart positions
TitleEP detailsPeak chart positions
BEL
(FL)
[23] 		LTU
[28] 		SWI
[29]
Footprints I Found
  • Released: September 16, 2022 [30]
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming, LP
1146893

Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[31] 		AUS
[32] 		CAN
[33] 		IRL
[34] 		NLD
[25] 		NOR
[35] 		NZ
[36] 		SWI
[37] 		UK
[38] 		WW
[39]
"ILY" [40] 2021——————————Non-album singles
"To Let You Go" [41] ——————————
"Thank You" [42] ——————————
"Love You From Far Away" [43] ——————————
"Miserable Man"2022— [A] 3668195711314639149Footprints I Found
"Mr. Forgettable" [48] ———43————73—
"Burn" [49] ——————————
"Elk Grove" [50] 2023——————————Non-album single
"Daylight"334621211211The Dichotomy
"Dead Man"——————— [B] ———
"Skin and Bones" [56] 202470842840— [C] 19— [D] 223676
"In My Bones"
(with Lost Frequencies)		——————————Non-album single
"Hero" [59] ——————————The Dichotomy
"Humankind" [60] — [E] —————————
"Empty Bench" [18] —————————Non-album single
"—" denotes a song that did not chart or was not released in that territory.


Other charted songs

List of songs, showing year released, selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ.
[61] 		NZ
Hot
[62]
"Darkerside"20242235The Dichotomy

Other credits

Notes

  1. ↑ "Miserable Man" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. [44]
  2. ↑ "Dead Man" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number 26 on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [55]
  3. ↑ "Skin and Bones" did not enter the Dutch Single Top 100, but peaked at number seven on the Single Tip chart. [57]
  4. ↑ "Skin and Bones" did not enter the NZ Top 40 Singles Chart, but peaked at number two on the NZ Hot Singles Chart. [58]
  5. ↑ "Humankind" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart

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