David Gregory Brainard (born February 9, 1975) is a Grammy nominated[1] American record producer best known for his work in country music in the entertainment industry.
Brainard began recording Music Row demos for other contemporary songwriters, such as Chris Tompkins, Dierks Bentley, Craig Monday, Chris Wallin, Anthony Smith and produced Jamey Johnson's self-released debut album "They Call Me Country". Dave Brainard is a self-taught music producer known for his multi-instrumental ability and creativity.
deciBel Productions
In 2006 Dave Brainard founded deciBel Productions LLC. Brainard founded Mix Dream Studios with engineer Brian Kolb at that time and the two businesses partner to perform artist development services. Designed as a studio and executive office, Mix Dream Studios has produced and collaborated with much of the Nashville creative community.
Jerrod Niemann
In 2008, friend musician Jerrod Niemann sought production services from Dave Brainard to produce record "Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury".[4] The album was signed by Joe Galante to Arista Nashville as a completed work and went on to debut at No. 1 on the country albums chart.
Niemann experienced No. 1 single success with "Lover Lover",[5] which went on to sell Platinum in digital single sales.[6] “Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury” went on to yield another top 5, Gold selling “What Do You Want”,[7] and a top 20 in “Drinkin’ Song”.[8]
Brandy Clark
In 2011 Dave Brainard and deciBel Nashville produced highly acclaimed album “Twelve Stories” with Brandy Clark. "Twelve Stories" would go on to receive a Metacritic score of ‘universal praise’ and national critics (Rolling Stone,[9]SPIN Magazine,[10]NY Magazine[11]) have recognized “Twelve Stories” as “one of the Best Country Albums released in 2013.”
American country singer-songwriter Ray Scott had independent success on Sirius XM's The Highway with his Dave Brainard produced hit "Those Jeans"(2012).
Brainard and Ray Scott collaborated on the production and promotion of Ray Scott's 2014 record "Ray Scott". "Ray Scott" has received positive international review.
Personal life
In September 2015, Brainard was hospitalized after being found unconscious with a broken jaw and missing teeth following an attack by an unknown assailant on Demonbreun Street in Nashville.[12]