“Dave Ray Cecil is one of the best songwriters and performers I have ever worked with. His insights and abilities are above reproach, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!” - Rebecca Kress, DJ at WQFS 90.9, Rythm, and Blues & Interviews
“Listening to Dave Ray Cecil’s music is like you want to laugh and cry at the same time!” - Brandi Leigh Beck DJ at WIZS Radio 100.1 FM
“Belong is the best Americana song written this year!” - Hester Petty DJ at WQFS 90.9
“I felt like I was home and I haven’t felt that way in a long time. It’s not just the song lyrics or the music; it’s the peaceful place it takes me to.”
—Terry Rader, Yes! Weekly
“I have a pretty bad anxiety problem but when Dave plays up here it always calms me down!” - Server at TWP Clemmons NC
Before Dave Ray Cecil performed at The Lincoln Center in New York City or Nashville’s famed Bluebird Cafe, he was a young child simply putting notes together on the piano. Lyrics soon came easily to him, and while secretly playing his older brother’s guitar, he wrote his first song. Dave has rarely slowed in his creative output, and his musical craftsmanship has been recognized by a variety of songwriting competitions. A truly prolific artist, he has no room in his performances for covers. In fact, Dave's timeless melodies and cutting poetic truths often leave many wondering aloud, "Who wrote that song?" His humble answer is always, "I wrote that song actually; glad you enjoyed it!”.