Tyler Nail is a dynamic Americana performer known for masterfully crafted lyrics, impressive guitar technique, and a haunting voice. His music, informed by the rich history of American roots, tells stories decorated with vivid images of life, nature, the American landscape, and the little moments that make life feel meaningful.
Nail was raised in a log cabin his grandfather built in Winston-Salem, NC. He discovered his passion for music early in life, first as a drummer, and then turning his attention to guitar and songwriting in his teens. After years of honing his craft in various bands and local venues, he released his first independently produced LP, Winter To Winter (2012). This album marked the beginning of his rise in the Americana scene, solidified by his involvement in the Winston-Salem arts community and his growing momentum as a performer. Nail followed up his debut independent release with Feathers (2014) and Under Evergreens (2016). In 2016, Nail's band (The Tyler Nail Trio) disbanded, which led Nail to slow down his tour schedule and rebuild.
After multiple independent releases and years of regional touring, Nail took a touring hiatus to round out his creative skills, gaining experience in media production, journalism, and business. Around this time, Nail's music took a significant turn with the release of Life Lessons (2019), a double album praised for its exploration of life, love, and modernity. This release would mark the end of Nail's touring hiatus, but his return to the road was halted by the pandemic. Nail continued to release music, leading to his DEVIL EP (2021), his singles, Someday (2021) and I Don't Wanna Die Alone (2022), and his latest single, Way to Live (2024), which he considers his single most important release.
Tyler Nail has fully re-emerged as a rising force in Americana. His music, described as "warm, humble, and honest" by Alftitude, stands out for its honest storytelling and deeply personal lyrics. Ear To The Ground Music said of Nail, "Tyler Nail is an accomplished singer-songwriter with a well-rounded Americana flavor... His writing is comfortable and unpretentious, just like Americana ought to be." With over 270 songs in his catalog, Nail's performances are filled with original stories and songs that capture the essence of life's struggles and victories.
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