Nick Nace is a Canadian-born folk singer-songwriter whose roots-infused sound has captivated audiences for nearly two decades. With a musical journey that began in New York City as one half of the acclaimed folk duo A Brief View of the Hudson, Nace toured across Europe, earned the title of Best Folk Duo from NY Press, and recorded two albums. The duo’s soundtrack for Tell Your Friends! The Concert Film—featuring Reggie Watts and Kristen Schaal—premiered at SXSW, while their live performances garnered the opportunity to open for notable acts like John Oliver, Glenn Hansard, Mike Doughty, and Kaki King.
After a decade of collaboration, Nace's songwriting took a new turn, leading him to Nashville, where he immersed himself in a vibrant community of like-minded musicians and songwriters. This move marked a turning point, both creatively and professionally.
Since then Nace has toured extensively throughout Ireland, Canada, and the United States, performing at renowned festivals and venues, including the Philadelphia Folk Fest, Dripping Springs Songwriter Fest, Mississippi Songwriters Fest, and Tuscaloosa Songwriters Fest. He has opened for the legendary Hayes Carll, toured with Anti Records artist Darrin Bradbury, and headlined at the iconic Bluebird Café. His extensive travels have brought him to some of the most respected listening rooms in the country, including Eddie’s Attic, Rockwood Music Hall, The Old Quarter, and The Saxon Pub. In 2016, Nace was named winner of the Gulf Coast Songwriter Shootout.
Nace’s work has garnered praise from both critics and fans alike. He has been featured in American Songwriter, The Bluegrass Situation, Lonesome Highway, Goldmine Magazine, Glide Magazine, Americana Highways, For Folk’s Sake, Elmore Magazine, and Country Standard Time, with airplay on influential stations such as Americana Boogie, Roots Down Radio, NOLA County, WMOT, and Lightning 100. His music videos have been broadcast on the popular Americana channel Ditty TV.
Nace's solo debut, Wrestling with the Mystery (2019), received widespread critical acclaim, with Glide Magazine praising it as, "A record that deserves to be part of the conversation with the likes of Hayes Carll, James McMurtry, Slaid Cleaves, and Justin Townes Earle." His follow-up album, The Harder Stuff (2022), was met with glowing reviews, including a feature from NPR that called it, "Darned easy to listen to."
Now living back in Canada, Nace continues to craft heartfelt songs that resonate deeply with audiences, offering a blend of honest storytelling and musical authenticity.