Derik Nelson

🎵Singer, songwriter, producer, educator 🎬Guitarist from GLEE 🇺🇸Cultural ambassador for the USA 🏌‍♂Aspiring golfer 📷

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Hey friends!! Kick off the weekend with a brand new playlist of special selections of DN originals and covers from over 10 years of music 😱

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[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

@m2mdancer I’m sorry I missed your beautiful compliment as I’m rarely on Twitter anymore!! Mostly on FB and Instagram, thank you SO MUCH!!! 🤗🙌🏻❤️

[♫ YouTubeSingers.com @YTsingers]

👍😍🎶💕Brilliant A Cappella cover!
"Over The Rainbow" 6-part A Cappella (cover by @deriknelson & Family)
@RianaNelson
@DaltenNelson
https://t.co/bLYKHlENpq via @YouTube #musicvideo #MusicVideos #NP

[Barstool USC @BarstoolSC]

No disrespect to JT Daniels, but I’m very excited to see Kedon Slovis play

I remember once upon a time in 2016 when an unknown freshman took over and...well...you know the rest

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Living my best #INFLUENCER life!! 😂
But seriously, speaking of the buzzword INFLUENCE: one of the biggest compliments I get sometimes is from other musicians who tell me my songs have influenced their music. People… https://t.co/vg1ilT8VZo

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Awesome day of filming reppin’ my hometown of #OlympiaWA as the featured guest (along w/ @riananelson & @daltennelson) on the upcoming episode of #ThisIsThurston! Hosted by my talented buddy @Kennon_Maurer30, the… https://t.co/DwTUUPzM9K

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Some of my favorite performances have happened with just this guitar and these three voices. As we head into the twilight of the summer season, join @riananelson @daltennelson & me for exactly that—sibling… https://t.co/afmc0YDVpK

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

So awesome to skate this board in the very location that inspired the artwork. Thanks to @riananelson for the photo AND the beautiful #artbyriana skateboard, custom made by @boardpusher!
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Skateboarding has quickly… https://t.co/UUiJ2ARffs

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Playing music has brought me to some pretty incredible places. It has also NOT been without its challenges. I want to take a second to say THANK YOU for continuing to help me on my journey. Are you a songwriter,… https://t.co/DJMqUu1Wk0

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Happy Friday from your fav sibling band, #deriknelsonandfamily! 😛
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Olympia friends: we’re appearing tomorrow at 12pm for a special acoustic performance at the handsonchildrensmuseum made possible by @USAmusicabroad… https://t.co/nbv7gzsF8V

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

I recently got back into skateboarding after a 17 year hiatus. Today was my first day out with my brand new custom #ArtByRiana skateboard, featuring a gorgeous @riananelson watercolor piece printed on the center of… https://t.co/A5YZTpKuCQ

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

“Giant steps are what you take, walking on the moon.”
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On this date 50 years ago, two brave men walked on the surface of the moon and changed history forever. Today I’m reminded of the courage, teamwork, creativity,… https://t.co/FGqHJm7mLX

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

So incredibly proud of our 2019 Summer Songwriting students here at the #deriknelsonandfamily songwriting & music camp in #Livermore, CA! Thank you to the @bankheadtheater for hosting us for one of the most rewarding… https://t.co/lUekEwDHjO

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

This record changed my life.
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I’m sad to hear the news that João Gilberto, the “father of bossa nova,” passed away today. While I’ve known of his music and his iconic sound for many years since I began discovering… https://t.co/PQs6Nh3tVO

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

One of my all time fav albums!! So excited for the bonus tracks.

[Norah Jones @NorahJones]

Norah's 2004 album "Feels Like Home" -- The Deluxe Edition has just been made available digitally for the first time. It features 3 bonus tracks that are new to streaming: "Sleepless Nights" "Moon Song" & "I Turned Your Picture to the Wall." https://t.co/qIaLaZAtIu

[David Crosby @thedavidcrosby]

What did you create ?
Who did you help ?
What did you make better ?

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Thanks lukethesongwriter of theolsonband for an awesome co-write today! We had a blast reminiscing about growing up in our hometown of Olympia as we brought this collab to life. We’ve known each other since… https://t.co/5nxO73IeLz

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Thank you for the sacrifices you make for your kids, and for always leaving it all out on the court. Your determination and positivity is my favorite thing about you. Happy Father’s Day, Dad!
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#fathersday… https://t.co/7aflIK6yw0

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

DID YOU KNOW?? By popular demand, I’ve released remixed + remastered versions of my favorite covers from YouTube and beyond on the #COVERSVOLUMES! Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Sting, Bruno Mars, Simon & Garfunkel, and… https://t.co/fnpPuOVdLT

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

NEW COVER IS UP! Check out my acoustic-driven reimagining of #IDontCare by @edsheeran & justinbieber! Thank you to @daltennelson for the gorgeous video, see it in it’s entirety on YouTube (link in… https://t.co/Ol8seytf3v

[Derik Nelson @deriknelson]

Feeling good in this brand new floral modernmanaccessory tie that my sweet sister @riananelson gifted me as a surprise!! I love it riana, thank you!!! And thank you to @camillemooreart for the pics and for trying to… https://t.co/JYsihXGih9