DAVID NAIL GOES BACK-TO-SCHOOL WITH THE GRAMMYS. (PRESS RELEASE)

Nashville, TN – Over the weekend, MCA recording and GRAMMY^®-nominated artist David Nail, invited students enrolled with GRAMMY U out to his tour stop in Irvine, California with Lady Antebellum on their Take Me Downtown Tour. The college students enrolled in the GRAMMY U program were allowed to attend Nail’s sound check for his concert being held later that evening at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Saturday night. Immediately following sound check Nail took part in question-and-answer discussion as well as posing for a photo with the students.

GRAMMY U SoundChecks has featured a host of artists including: Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, The Black Keys, Mary J. Blige, Colbie Caillat, Mariah Carey, The Civil Wars, Coldplay, Dave Matthews Band, Drake, Melanie Fiona, Foster the People, fun., Ellie Goulding, Imagine Dragons, Carly Rae Jepsen, Jack Johnson, Kesha, Alicia Keys, Linkin Park, The Lumineers, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Maroon 5, Chrisette Michelle, Miguel, Mumford & Sons, No Doubt, Paramore, Phoenix, Robert Glasper Experiment, Esperanza Spalding, Taylor Swift, U2, among many others. Production professionals, technical crews, tour managers, and other behind-the-scenes professionals have also participated to provide additional insight into the broad spectrum of careers available in music.

About GRAMMY U
The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U program is a unique and fast-growing community of college students, primarily between the ages of 17 and 25, who are pursuing a career in the recording industry. GRAMMY U events and special programs touch on all aspects of the music industry, from both artistic and business perspectives. Programs and events such as GRAMMY U SoundChecks, MasterClass, Off The Record, and Breaking Into The Business are scheduled throughout the school year to give GRAMMY U members a wide variety of experiences and professional development. As members of The Recording Academy, participants have extraordinary access to the industry and its artists, including established songwriters, musicians, producers, remixers, art directors, and executives — plus thousands of other students who are destined to shape tomorrow’s music scene. For more information about GRAMMY U, please visit our social pages on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

About The Recording Academy
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.