Nick Hissom

Nicholas Robert Danenza Hissom (born 4 July 1992) is a British male model and recording artist.[1] Hissom's debut single "If I Die Young" was released worldwide on July 1, 2013.[2] He was born in London.

Career

Music

Hissom performing in St. Tropez, France, July 2013

In May 2012, Hissom formally announced his move into the music industry on the white carpet at the Billboard Music Awards. Tommy Hilfiger and Berry Gordy accompanied Nick at the event.[3] Shortly after the Billboard Music Awards, Hissom gave his debut performance of his single "Killin' Tonight" at Tryst nightclub at the Wynn hotel in Las Vegas. "Killin' Tonight" is a collaboration between Hissom and top DJ duo Manufactured Superstars. In order to promote "Killin' Tonight," Manufactured Superstars and Hissom embarked on national US tour, performing at notable venues such as the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and on the main stage at the Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, NV.[4][5]

On July 1, 2013, Hissom released his first official single "If I Die Young". The song was produced by Mick Schultz and was released to much critical acclaim both within the US and Internationally, reaching the No.1 spot on Number 1 FM in Turkey within 48 hours of release.[6][7][8] The success of "If I Die Young" in Europe prompted a surprise performance of the single at VIP Room, an exclusive nightclub located in St. Tropez, France, where Hissom had been vacationing with his family.[9] In mid July, Hissom premiered "If I Die Young" to national US Top 40 radio on Cumulus Media's "Live Nights with Adam Bomb" talk show.[10] Following his appearance on "Live Nights", Hissom performed at Cumulus's What Women Want Expo hosted by 92 Pro FM as an opener for Tegan and Sara.[11] The music video for "If I Die Young" premiered exclusively on Fuse TV on September 6, 2013, and stars Playboy's Miss July Alyssa Arcé as

Nick Hissom and Alyssa Arcé in the music video for "If I Die Young"

Hissom's love interest.[12] Since its release, the music video for "If I Die Young" has been featured on MTV[13] and American Airlines.[14]

Fashion

Hissom was scouted by The Talent Net (a talent management company) in the summer of 2010 just before his high school graduation from the prestigious Institut Le Rosey. Within a short period of time, he was signed worldwide, boasting multiple modelling agencies throughout Europe and the United States. Since then, Hissom went on to work with famed fashion photographers such as Kai Z Feng and Greg Harris, and appeared in; editorials for GQ Magazine, various high end advertising campaigns, and model on numerous occasions for fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger.[15] Since February 2012, Nick has consistently been featured monthly on covers and in editorials for high-profile magazines, such as Interview Magazine.

Personal life

Hissom was born to his American parents Andrea (née Danenza) and American banker Robert Hissom in London, England. After attending high school in Switzerland, he enrolled in college at the University of Pennsylvania in September 2010.[16][17][18] In April 2011, his mother married Las Vegas casino billionaire Steve Wynn following a romance which began on the French Riviera.[19] Hissom currently lives in New York City.

References

  1. ↑ "Nick Hissom | PMC Magazine". Pmc-mag.com. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  2. ↑ "Nick Hissom - If I Die Young (Original Mix) - Dancing Astronaut". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  3. ↑ Art Swanson. "Entering debut at Tryst, Nick Hissom is a model for a rapid rise to prominence - The Kats Report". Las Vegas Sun. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  4. ↑ "Haute Event: Nick Hissom Makes His Stage Debut at Wynn Las Vegas | Haute Living Magazine". Hauteliving.com. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  5. ↑ "Norm! Vegas Confidential". Lvrj.com. 2012-06-13. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  6. ↑ "Sighting: Nick Hissom Celebrates 21st Birthday & Single Release At Wynn Nightclubs". Lasvegas.cbs.local.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  7. ↑ "Son yakkl: Nick Hissom". Cosmogirl.com.tr. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  8. ↑ "Nick Hissom - If I Die Young". Number1. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  9. ↑ "Proud papa". Page Six. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  10. ↑
  11. ↑ "Arts calendar for the week of Oct. 27". Providencejournal.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  12. ↑ "Exclusive: Nick Hissom Finds Love in "If I Die Young" Video". Fuse. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  13. ↑ "Nick Hissom - If I Die Young - Music Video - MTV". MTV. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  14. ↑
  15. ↑ "Nick Hissom". MODELS.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  16. ↑ "The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Nick Hissom: model student". Thedp.com. Retrieved 5 November 2014.
  17. ↑ Independent Online: "Harry, the hustler and the dead naked girl" September 3 2012 |"Before becoming the second Mrs Wynn, Andrea had lived in London with her first husband, Texan banker Robert Hissom, a former polo-playing friend of Prince Charles."
  18. ↑ Las Vegas Review-Journal: "London tabloid sees costly split" by Norm Clarke February 18, 2009 |"Hissom's father, financier Victor Danenza, fled to France in 1976 from New York after the FBI investigated him in connection with fraudulent stock market deals."
  19. ↑ ""Rich, famous attend Steve Wynn, Andrea Hissom’s pre-wedding party" by Robin Leach: Luxe Life". Las Vegas Weekly. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

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