Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘Oak Trees’ Singer-Songwriter Daniel Nunnelee
Daniel Nunnelee is a beloved multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter who's rapidly on the rise, and with the release of his debut album, June, Baby, on Friday, June 28, his storytelling is as evocative as ever.
Across 10 tracks, Daniel makes the most of his folksy, soothing indie rock sound to explore everything from young love and loss to anxiety and pride while reminding listeners to connect authentically with the world around them while living in the present moment. The album title refers to his birth month (he recently turned 26) and is a self-reflection on what it means to be alive, with vulnerable and intimate lyrics that reveal that sometimes, fear is the first step toward the freedom you need. If you also can't get enough of the new album, keep scrolling to discover everything Daniel shared with us as our latest Man Crush Monday.
(Photo credit: Luke Rogers)
Name: Daniel Stephen Nunnelee
Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Birthday: June 16
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Fun Facts:
1. If Daniel weren't a musician, his next dream job would be a cyclist.
2. His favorite joke goes as follows:
"'Hey, you guys wanna hear a joke?'
'Yeah!'
'Good to know…'"
-Daniel Nunnelee
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3. His favorite weather is when it's 90° out and humid.
"My favorite thing is you have to sweat it out and get it out. I've lived in Tennessee my whole life and it makes me feel good to give into it. Not the most enjoyable, but it is my favorite for those reasons."
-Daniel Nunnelee
4. He's never been picky about food.
"I'm not picky at all. I really kinda like everything."
-Daniel Nunnelee
5. He's closer to his best friend, Pierz, than anyone else.
"I would say he's the most interesting person I've met. He says the most insane jokes I've ever heard, but extremely intelligent and thoughtful."
-Daniel Nunnelee
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6. His friends own a coffee shop called Weak Coffee, and going there never fails to put a smile on his face.
"I love going to see my friends and being happy and smiling. The place it's located in Nashville is cool. You've got drums, vintage and coffee in this one shop. If they sold guitar strings and picks, I wouldn't have to go anywhere else!"
-Daniel Nunnelee
7. Recently, he hasn't taken Sabrina Carpenter's "Please Please Please" off repeat.
"The best song I've ever heard. I can't stop listening to it."
-Daniel Nunnelee
8. He's seen About Time more times than any other film.
"I have been watching since 2012 and I watch it at least once a year."
-Daniel Nunnelee
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9. If he could travel anywhere in the world for a week, he'd pick the South of France.
"I'm literally going there next week. I'd like to be in the countryside on the other side of the world. I also love Alaska so much, but you can't do a lot in one week. You need more time."
-Daniel Nunnelee
10. Top rope climbing is the scariest thing he's ever done.
"I am absolutely terrified of heights and sometimes I will top rope at the rock climbing gym and get scared."
-Daniel Nunnelee
11. Daniel considers it critical to be present and mindful whenever he can.
"The moment is so important to me and being exactly where I am is so important. It's something that I can't convey online and the act of me posting online is 'I'm not where I am.' I really value time and quality time and presence. And my friends and the people I love are extremely important to me."
-Daniel Nunnelee
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