Kyle Nachtigal, originally from Springfield, MO, moved to Nashville in 2009 and studied music at Belmont University. He started playing music full-time in 2016. He worked with luthier Craig Southern to create a custom-built instrument that suits his percussive guitar style and complements his smooth singing. His shows frequently include mashups of popular tunes and originals. Kyle tours throughout the Midwest; his last name, Nachtigal, means "nightingale" in German.