David grew up in Spartanburg, SC where he learned to play guitar but later honed his skills on the upright bass, which led to a gig playing bass in Uncle Walt’s Band, credited as the first Americana act. The legendary trio was headed by Walter Hyatt and also included Champ Hood. A first-ever compilation, titled Anthology: Those Boys From Carolina, They Sure Enough Could Sing, was released by Omnivore Recordings, March 2018.
Fourteen of his singles have entered the Billboard charts, including “Riding With Private Malone,” which made Ball one of the first artists to take an indie single to the Country Top 5. The Thinkin’ Problem album was certified platinum & the title track was the top selling country song of 1994. Austin Chronicle: “…he glides between swing, honky-tonk, blues, and even a touch of Tex-Mex with the ease of George Strait, the difference being Ball composes his own material.”
In late Fall 2018, Ball released his 10th studio album, Come See Me. Recorded at his home in Franklin, TN, David describes the music this way: “This is melodic, hooky country music, the kind I grew up on. It’s fun to listen to. This is under-produced, non-corporate country music.” (If you like: Willie’s “Red Headed Stranger” or Cash’s debut Rick Rubin-produced album.) Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Thinkin’ Problem, Omnivore Recordings has reissued the landmark album, fully remastered featuring seven previously unissued tracks. Find it all on www.davidball.com