Rick Huckaby, or “Huck” as he is referred to, is a Nashville, TN singer, songwriter, and guitar player. His sound is like none other heard in country music today combining influences as rare as Robert Cray, Bonnie Raitt, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, and Keith Whitley. His lyrical honesty and vocal integrity is something of a rarity these days and his ability to incorporate such a wide variety of musical genres inspires those who take the time to listen.
Huck was born in Baton Rouge, LA as the son of the legendary basketball coach, Rick Huckabay Sr, (Rick took the “a” out at the end of his last name as not to confuse the pronunciation). In 1983, Coach Huckabay left his position as the assistant men’s basketball coach at LSU and moved his wife and two children (Rick and his brother Andy) to Huntington, WV to take the head-coaching job of the men’s basketball team at Marshall University. It was here where Huck’s musical journey would begin.
Rick started out as a drummer and began playing in bands when he was a freshman in high school. One night at a local talent show, the lead singer got cold feet and “no showed” on the gig, ironically introducing Rick's voice to the world for the first time.
After high school, Rick fronted several bands but his group “Front Page” was the most successful and on the strength of Rick’s original compositions, the band won the Jimmy Dean True Value Hardware Store Regional talent competition. After this achievement, Rick knew he needed to be in Nashville so he loaded up and moved there in 1996. After 2 years of working construction for an asphalt company, Rick landed a dream gig as the acoustic guitar player for country music superstar, Tracy Lawrence.
Rick was in Tracy’s band for 5 years and wrote 10 songs that were recorded on various Tracy Lawrence albums during that time. In 2002, Paul Worley signed Rick to a record deal with Warner Brothers and after 4 years in the “artist protection program”, Rick cut ties with the major label.
In 2007, Rick and his brother Andy formed the independent record label and publishing company, HeadCoach Music, in honor of their father who passed away from cancer in 2006. Rick was finally able to get an album to his fans entitled “Call Me Huck” which received significant critical acclaim.
While touring and promoting his music to radio, Rick also wrote the top 20 single released by Trace Adkins in 2008, “Muddy Water”. Rick continues to write songs for other artists and can be seen regularly with his band in Nashville and across the United States. His brand new album, “Hittin’ My Stride”, is the culmination of his musical identity and diverse influences and captures the true spirit of his sound.
I have started a new you tube series, "Video of The Week". There will be a new video posted every week. Here is the second video of the week. Great song and I have always been a fan of Gary Allan's music. There will be a new video posted every week. Check it out and please pass the word along. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buOgrBTse6U
Just in case you missed it, here is last weeks video. It is a cover of Luke Bryan's "Do I". Let me know what you think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0nVmk1idyM
happy late new year! thought i'd let all my MySpace friends know about my twitter & facebook pages. i'll still keep my MySpace rockin' with new tunes, blogs etc., but do most of my daily updates by twitter & facebook. Hope to c-ya there!
Hey! Thank you for supporting my music. Check out my web site at www.vanessathompson.net and my music videos at www.youtube.com. My new music video to my song "Heartbreakin game" is below for you to view. If you like it, feel free to put it on your page and share it with your friends. There are also some banners on my page if you want to use them on your page. If you have Facebook, please add me. Some are putting me in their top friends. The support is really appreciated. Hope you liked the cover on Hollywood Celebrity Magazine. If you like my music, please add it to your play list for others to hear. Thank you :)
My new music video to my song "Heartbreakin game" is here, view it in HD. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOvLjfQMG9Q. Let me know what you think. There is also a fanpop page for me that has been set up. If you get a chance, visit it at http://lnk.ms/0zvbC . You can also sign up to follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/vanessathompson :)
Check out this new calendar. Hope you like December. It is for a great cause. http://www.cafepress.com/musicartists.411261078
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
Group 1.
We are seeking a Pop/Rock Commercial band with female lead vocals. Band should consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. *** Average age of the band should not exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract, of any type, that is related to the music industry.
Go to our MySpace Page and READ THE POSTED INFORMATION for details and how to submit your band for consideration.
Group 2
We are seeking a Modern Rock Commercial band with male lead vocals. It must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band should not exceed 25 years of age. (Age has been expanded since original listing)
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
Happy New Year!!! 2010 is going to be the best year yet!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas and International radio NOW!!! The downloadable CD is available for a short time for only $5.99 at www.cdbaby.com/hickman2 Or you can order a autographed copy at my official store on MySpace. Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
Happy winter! Play the comment Game! 1st come 1st serve, through the month of January if a limo becomes available Thursday-Sunday, then I will Post "1st come, 1st serve" on my myspace status at 5 p.m.
The 1st one who places a comment on my mypace page is the winner of a amazing winter rate for that night in the amount of $60.00 per hr. plus gratuity. Don't walk in the cold, pay for parking, or drink & drive. Travel must be within a 10 ml radius of the Nash city limits. Wow, what a Win! Good Luck!!
My new record just came out this week on I-Tunes and CD Baby. An exclusive video and link to the new album is featured on my myspace blog. Please leave us some feedback to let us know what you think! Thanks for your support.
-Ray Stephenson
PS: This album would make a great stocking stuffer ;)
NEW UPCOMING COUNTRY ARTIST "TODD BERRY" If you haven’t added this guy yet, you will want to once you hear him sing!! TODD BERRY is one to follow as he climbs to success… No doubt, he will make it! Being born legally blind did not slow him down. Click on his banner or link below to add and please take time to listen to his songs. Be sure to leave a comment so he can thank you for stopping by… “BETTER DAY’S TO CRY” CD TO BE RELEASED IN EARLY 2010 PRODUCED BY SPOTLIGHT RECORDS www.myspace.com/berryboy2007
Deceber 22 @ The Rutledge LMV Crown Jewelry of Franklin Presents: Rock For Tots Hosted by Zipperhead Productions $8 cover, or free admission with a toy! 18+ Doors open at 8PM show Starts at 8:30 Toys will be donated to Toys for Tots
Hi, thanks for being our friends, a very warm welcome.. FRIEND VOTE Indie Top 100 is the best MySpace place to showcase your songs. To join in, all you need to do is ask your friends to vote for one of your songs, if you get enough votes you appear in the chart, if you appear in the chart you will get more friends, if you get to No.1 your page views and song plays will increase significantly! All the best, hope to see you in the chart soon. Keith@FV UK + Julie@FV US http://www.myspace.com/indietop100
LATEST: We have now opened an Indie Top 100 group page at Facebook to secure votes from your friends there too.
Thanks so much for the add… I hope you’ll come by and listen to my songs. Would love to know what you think of them. “Loving You All Over Again” has been selected by a record label for a new up coming artist, and will be out on CD in Feb 2010!! “Angel Kisses” just released… will be out on CD and sent to radio stations across the US and Canada… Call your local radio stations to request “Angel Kisses” by “Delores Hershey” now!!!
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