David Nail returns March 6 with “The Crown,” a new single inspired by a true story from his hometown of Kennett, Missouri. Written with Anderson East, the track launched a two-year creative partnership that evolved into a full record. Nail describes it as the starting point for everything that followed. “A few hours later, ‘The Crown’ was born,” he said, recalling the first writing session that set the tone for the project.
To introduce the new music, Nail will hit the road solo on his 2026 “Down To The Studs Tour,” an acoustic run focused on small-capacity venues and direct connection. Traveling alone with a guitar, he plans to share stories and debut “The Crown” alongside his multi-platinum catalog. The newly added Southeast dates expand an already wide-reaching itinerary that stretches from Maryland and New England through Texas and into the Carolinas and Georgia.
The stripped-back format reflects Nail’s continued commitment to letting the story lead. The tour places him face-to-face with audiences in listening rooms and theaters across the country, emphasizing honesty and immediacy as he begins this next chapter.
“Down To The Studs Tour” 2026 Dates:
Feb. 26 – Hagerstown, Md. – Live at Hub City Vinyl
Feb. 27 – Bay Shore, N.Y. – Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
March 1 – Boston, Mass. – City Winery Boston
March 5 – Portland, Maine – One Longfellow Square
March 6 – Fall River, Mass. – Narrows Center For The Arts
March 8 – Fairfield, Conn. – StageOne at FTC
March 10 – Sellersville, Pa. – Sellersville Theater
March 11 – Lancaster, Pa. – Tellus 360
March 12 – Pittsburgh, Pa. – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
March 13 – Wooster, Ohio – The Lyric Theater
April 8 – The Woodlands, Texas – Dosey Doe
April 9 – Fort Worth, Texas – Tulips
April 10 – Austin, Texas – The 04 Center
April 11 – San Antonio, Texas – Sam’s Burger Joint and Music Hall
May 13 – Knoxville, Tenn. – Open Chord
May 14 – Rocky Mount, Va. – The Harvester Performance Center
May 15 – Galax, Va. – The Rex Theater
May 16 – Charlotte, N.C. – The Evening Muse
May 20 – Virginia Beach, Va. – Elevation 27
May 21 – Dunn, N.C. – Bird’s Nest Listening Room
May 22 – Savannah, Ga. – Victory North
May 23 – Greenville, S.C. – Peace Center – The Mockingbird
May 24 – Decatur, Ga. – Eddie’s Attic
June 13 – Goodhue, Minn. – Goodhue Volksfest*
July 11 – New Salem, N.D. – ND Country Fest*
*Full Band Shows