Tim Hicks
| Tim Hicks | |
|---|---|
 Tim Hicks performing live at CMT Hitlist 2013 tour in GM Centre, Oshawa ON | |
| Background information | |
| Born | August 22, 1979 |
| Origin | St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Labels | RGK |
| Website | http://www.timhicksmusic.com/ |
Tim Hicks (born August 22, 1979) is a Canadian country music singer-songwriter from St. Catharines, Ontario.[1] In 2012, Hicks opened for Dallas Smith and Chad Brownlee on the Boys of Fall tour. In 2014 Hicks opened for Dierks Bentley during some of the Riser Tour. [1] His debut single, "Get By", was released in December 2012 by RGK Entertainment Group. Hicks co-wrote the song with Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, Neil Sanderson of Three Days Grace, Casey Marshall and Shawn Hamm.[1] In February 2013, the song debuted on the Canadian Hot 100.[2]
Personal life
At the age of 6, Tim started taking music lessons at the Ontario Conservatory of Music in Niagara Falls. He was discovered by Nathan Lancaster (President of Lanca Contracting Limited) and Jason Virtue while performing a set at The Liquid Lounge in Brantford, Ontario.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| CAN [4] | ||
| Throw Down |
|
16 |
| 5:01[5] |
|
7 |
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Tim Hicks |
|
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions |
Certifications | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAN Country [6] |
CAN [7] | ||||
| 2012 | "Get By" | 9 | 57 | Throw Down | |
| 2013 | "Hell Raisin' Good Time" | 9 | 59 |
| |
| "Buzz, Buzz, Buzzing" | 8 | 94 | |||
| 2014 | "Got a Feeling" | 14 | 62 | ||
| "Here Comes the Thunder" | 10 | 69 | 5:01 | ||
| "She Don't Drink Whiskey Anymore" | 10 | 91 | |||
| 2015 | "So Do I"A | 22 | |||
- ACurrent single.
Other songs
| Year | Single | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Stronger Beer" | Throw Down | |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Get By" | Jason Lupish |
| "Hell Raisin' Good Time" | ||
| "Buzz, Buzz, Buzzing" | Warren P. Sonoda | |
| 2014 | "Got a Feeling" (featuring Blackjack Billy) | Adam Rothlein |
| "Here Comes the Thunder" | ||
| "She Don't Drink Whiskey Anymore" | The Edde Brothers | |
| 2015 | "So Do I" | Brent Bergerson |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Canadian Country Music Association | Rising Star | Nominated |
| 2014 | Juno Awards of 2014 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Country Album of the Year – Throw Down | Nominated | ||
| Canadian Country Music Association | Rising Star | Won | |
| Album of the Year – Throw Down | Nominated | ||
| Songwriter of the Year – "Hell Raisin' Good Time" | Nominated | ||
| CMT Video of the Year – "Got a Feeling" | Nominated |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "TC Sneak Peek: ‘Get By’ Tim Hicks". Top Country. December 21, 2012. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
- ↑ "Tim Hicks - Music Charts". acharts.us. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
- ↑ http://theliquidloungerocks.com/february.php
- ↑ "Tim Hicks Album & Song Chart History - Canadian Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ Tinson, Kayla (May 27, 2014). "There will be a new Tim Hicks’ album in August!". Top Country. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ↑ "Tim Hicks Album & Song Chart History - Canada Country". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Tim Hicks Album & Song Chart History - Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Tim Hicks – Get By". Music Canada.
- ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Tim Hicks – Hell Raisin' Good Time". Music Canada.
- ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Tim Hicks – Stronger Beer". Music Canada.