David Kushner (singer-songwriter)

David Alan Kushner II[1] 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.

A man with curly hair playing a guitar and singing into a microphone while standing
Kushner in September 2022 at Denver, Colorado

Life and career

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.[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. 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.[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'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.[14][15][16]

Personal life

Kushner is religious, and the content of his music is influenced by his faith. He has stated: "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 fellow TikTok influencer Nicole Mitchell, with whom he posted a TikTok to promote "Daylight".[13]

Discography

Extended plays
List of extended plays
Title EP details Peak chart positions
BEL
(FL)
[17]		 LTU
[18]		 SWI
[19]
Footprints I Found
  • Released: September 16, 2022[20]
  • Formats: Digital download, streaming
 1146893

Singles
List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[21]		 AUS
[22]		 CAN
[23]		 IRL
[24]		 NLD
[25]		 NOR
[26]		 NZ
[27]		 SWI
[28]		 UK
[29]		 WW
[30]
"ILY"[31] 2021 —————————— Non-album singles
"To Let You Go"[32] ——————————
"Thank You"[33] ——————————
"Love You From Far Away"[34] ——————————
"Miserable Man" 2022 —[upper-alpha 1]3668195731114639149 Footprints I Found
"Mr. Forgettable"[37] ———43————73—
"Burn"[38] ——————————
"Elk Grove"[39] 2023 —————————— TBA
"Daylight" 475
[40]		62
[41]		12
[42]		1
[43]		1211
"—" denotes a song that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other credits
  • "Don't Go, Don't Leave" (2022) by Hayd; writer[44]

Notes
  1. "Miserable Man" did not enter the Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at number 23 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.[35]

References
  1. "Cannon Beach". American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  2. Schade, Alessandra (April 14, 2023). "David Kushner Battles the Dark in 'Daylight'". Paper. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Major, Michael (April 14, 2023). "David Kushner Shares 'Daylight'". Broadway World. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Leight, Elias (March 4, 2022). "Is the Next Big Hit 15 Seconds Long?". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Ainsley, Helen (January 14, 2022). "Lauren Spencer-Smith rockets to Number 1 in Ireland with viral hit Fingers Crossed". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  6. "VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2022-02". VG-lista. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  7. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  9. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. January 17, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
  10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. Patston, Manning (January 19, 2022). "David Kushner nails it on first go with sobering debut, 'Miserable Man'". Happy. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. Carapellotti, Hannah (March 14, 2022). "TikTok has changed music stardom". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. Balao, Neia (March 22, 2023). "Tiktok Users Are Celebrating Their Relationships With the 'You Look Happier; What Happened' Trend: 'This is So Pure'". In the Know. Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  14. Zellner, Xander (April 25, 2023). "Hot 100 First-Timers: David Kushner Shines With 'Daylight'". Billboard. Retrieved April 29, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. Griffiths, George (April 25, 2023). "David Kushner interview on breakthrough single Daylight: 'Vulnerability is freedom'". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 29, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  16. Major, Michael (April 25, 2023). "David Kushner Stuns Charts With 'Daylight'". Broadway World. Retrieved April 29, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. "David Kushner – Footprints I Found" (in Dutch). Ultratop. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
  18. "2023 16-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  19. "David Kushner – Footprints I Found". Swiss Hitparade (in Swiss High German). Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  20. "Footprints I Found by David Kushner". Apple Music (US). Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  21. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 6, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2023.
  22. "Discography David Kushner". Australian-charts.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  23. Peaks on the Canadian Hot 100:
  24. "Discography David Kushner". Irish-charts.com. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  25. "Discografie David Kushner" (in Dutch). MegaCharts. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  26. "Discography David Kushner". Norwegiancharts.com (in Norwegian). Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  27. "Discography David Kushner". Charts.nz. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  28. "Discographie David Kushner". Swiss Hitparade (in Swiss High German). Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  29. "David Kushner | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  30. Peaks on the Billboard Global 200:
  31. "ily - David Kushner". Spotify. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  32. "to let you go - David Kushner". Spotify. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  33. "Thank You - Single by David Kushner". Apple Music (US). Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  34. "Love You From Far Away - David Kushner". Spotify. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  35. "Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. January 22, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2023.
  36. "Canadian certifications – David Kushner". Music Canada. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  37. "Mr. Forgettable - Single by David Kushner". Apple Music (US). Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  38. "Burn - Single by David Kushner". Apple Music (US). Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  39. "Elk Grove - Single by David Kushner". Apple Music (US). Retrieved April 15, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  40. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 1, 2023. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  41. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  42. "Singel 2023 uke 16". VG-lista. Retrieved April 21, 2023.
  43. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. May 1, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  44. "Don't Go, Don't Leave - Hayd". Spotify. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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