Born in Louisiana and raised in West Virginia, “play hard or go home,” was a mantra embraced by recording artist, Rick Huckaby, from an early age. From his love for the story-telling characteristic of country music and his passion for the dynamic groove of southern rock, Huckaby’s style developed as naturally and unfettered as the undergrowth of a bayou swamp and as deeply embedded as an Appalachian coal mine.
Being the namesake son of the legendary former NCAA basketball coach, Richard David “Rick” Huckabay, who led Marshall University to four titles in the Southern Conference from 1983-89, you would think Rick Huckaby (note: the change in spelling to distinguish himself from his father and to alleviate any confusion on the pronunciation) would have learned to play by the rules. Perhaps he doesn’t realize it is avant-garde to mix cerebral lyrics with rebel rousing rhythms or that debut artists generally play it safe and rarely think outside of the box. It is more likely that Huckaby understands he has more to offer than the standard “cookie cutter” artist and that maintaining the status quo seldom makes history.
After years of entertaining enthusiastic students in the college clubs of West Virginia, Huckaby moved to Nashville in 1996. An amazing and talented free-spirit hidden behind piercing blue eyes and a great haircut, he made an almost immediate impact in the business (by industry standards), landing a gig playing acoustic guitar and providing vocal harmony for Country Star, Tracy Lawrence, just two years later. Over the next five years, he honed his songwriting skills and co-wrote several hit-songs for Tracy's albums, including "Steps," "Breaking from the Inside Out," and the current title track to Tracy's newest album, "For the Love."
In 2002, Huck was signed to his own deal with a major record contract on Warner Brothers Nashville. But due to the nature of the business, his album was never released.
In August 2005, Huck’s father was diagnosed with both kidney and lung cancer, having a kidney removed and continuing his coaching career at Simsboro High School in northern Louisiana until he became too weak to attend games. From his hospital bed, he encouraged his son, as any great coach or any father would, to continue to make the most of his talent, stating that he “dreamed of hearing ‘Ain’t Enough Blacktop,’ [his father’s favorite song from the album] on the radio someday.”
In March 2006, Huck’s dad sadly lost his battle with cancer. While continuing to tour with acts such as Tanya Tucker and Exile, Huck cut ties with Warner Brothers and began an independent label in his father’s honor, HeadCoach Records, co-producing his debut album, Call Me Huck, with Lonnie Wilson. More determined than ever, Huck fought with the tenacity of one of his father’s famous sideline rants to recapture control of ‘Blacktop’ so he could make that last dream a reality.
Stripped down and completely original, Huckaby’s first release, "I Got You Covered," is currently climbing the Billboard Music Charts and music fans everywhere are taking notice. His music has been described as “a flawless bridge between the soulful Memphis R&B and country music that will stay in your head longer than it will take you to get to your favorite vacation spot.” Huck has recently been featured on CMT’s Insider. His upcoming single, the song he fought so hard to retain, “Ain’t Enough Blacktop,” was the winner of the 2008 World Billboard Song Contest in the country category, placing second overall. “There’s a star written all over Rick Huckaby,” enthusiastically states Mark Furnas, Director of the World Billboard Song Contest.
With an ever-growing fan base of his own, Huck is giving new meaning to the moniker once used to describe the record number of fans his father rallied at Marshall—a legion of fans called “Huck’s Herd.” For more information on Rick Huckaby, his music and the latest news, log onto www.rickhuckaby.com.
Howdy Rick, Thank You so much for adding me and i sincerely hope You enjoyed my tunes and my styles of country music! I'm proud to have You among my new lists of friends! All my best to You in 2009-2010 and i hope You have a fantastic rest of the week! Sounding awesome and keep truckin' bro!
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Hey Rick Can't wait to see you at the V-Club 11-13-09 I am already there. Hope to hear a little of your new stuff cause I know it is going to be excellant.
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Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! I also hope to see you out at Armadillo Palace Wednesday November 11th @ 12:00pm for my interview and acoustic performance with 740 KTRH's Michael Berry (Texas Music Show) See you there!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman
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Thanks for the add, and thank you so much for the cd that you gave my husband. He said to tell you that it was a pleasure to give you and your friends a ride in his Taxi while you were here in Lexington, KY. We love your music!!!
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