David Kushner Tour Overview
David Alan Kushner II is an American singer-songwriter. Raised in the suburbs of Chicago, he moved to Los Angeles 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. Kushner has served as the opening act for one of Lauv's tours.
David Kushner was raised in the suburbs of Chicago. After realizing he could sing after finishing 12th grade, he began writing songs with a close friend while living in Florida. Kushner played the guitar and taught music to himself. Eventually, he worked with a vocal coach. Kushner released the single "Miserable Man" in January 2022, which went viral on TikTok. The song 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. 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".
About David Kushner
Along with the single "Mr. Forgettable", it appeared on his debut extended play Footprints I Found (2022). "Mr. Unforgettable", 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. 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. 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. 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, I knew that TikTok would be a powerful tool to be able to connect with new people." Kushner served as the opening act for Dean Lewis's the Future Is Bright Tour in April, and is scheduled to open for Lewis Capaldi on the July 1, 2023, date of his Broken by Desire to Be Heavenly Sent Tour in Chepstow.
Kushner is Christian, and the content of his music is influenced by his faith. 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." He is dating TikTok influencer Nicole Mitchell, with whom he posted a TikTok to promote "Daylight"
David Kushner Facts
- If David were to cast someone to play him in a movie about his life, he'd definitely pick his grandma.
- He believes he spends way too much time on his phone watching YouTube videos.
- His favorite thing about himself is his willingness to work hard.
- Ice cream is his favorite dessert in the world.
