Cameron Duddy Explained
Cameron Duddy |
Birth Name: | Cameron Thomas Duddy |
Birth Date: | 6 December 1985 |
Birth Place: | Dripping Springs, Texas, U.S. |
Years Active: | 2014–present |
Spouse: | Harper Smith |
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Cameron Thomas Duddy (born December 6, 1985) is an American music video director and musician with over 9 billion views across his work.[1] [2] [3] As a director, he is known for his work with Bruno Mars, OneRepublic, and Fifth Harmony. Most notably, Cameron directed the video for "Uptown Funk", winning an EMA, VMA, and topping charts as the 3rd most viewed video on YouTube.[4] [5] He is the bass guitarist in the band Midland.[6] [7]
Career
Music video director
Duddy has directed over 20 music videos, that include Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk", Bruno Mars' "24K Magic (song)", and Fifth Harmony's "Worth It". In 2017, Cameron also directed Bruno Mars' "24K Magic" which has earned him a BET award[8] and 3 VMA nominations for "Best Video," "Best Director," and "Best Art Direction".[9] [10] Cam has also worked with Fifth Harmony, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Iggy Azalea, [11] One Republic and most recently received an MTV Award for “Best Rock Video” for John Mayer’s single, “Last Train Home”. [12] [13] Duddy also received a CMT nomination for "Best Group Video" for directing the debut single/video from his country trio, Midland[14]
Musician/songwriter
Duddy is one of the founding members of the country music trio Midland. Formed in 2016 in Dripping Springs, Texas, it consists of Mark Wystrach (lead vocals), himself as bass guitarist and background vocalist, and Jess Carson (electric guitar, background vocals). Midland's musical styles and are defined by neotraditional country influences.[15] Through Big Machine Records, Midland has released four full length LP’s, the first, On The Rocks,[16] which achieved Gold status and produced their triple platinum hit, ‘Drinkin Problem’[17] as well as a platinum hit, ‘Burn Out'.[18] The album earned them two Grammy nominations[19] and several CMA,[20] ACM[21] and CMT[22] nominations as well as a win for ‘Best New Group’ at the ACM Awards.[23] The band most recently released their fourth album titled,, which was a critical success[24] [25] leading Midland on a world tour with several sold out performances in AUS, Europe, and the US.[26] [27] [28] [29]
Personal life
Duddy is the son of cinematographer Christopher Duddy and Renee Axotis. He is the stepson of actress Joely Fisher, and also stepgrandson of actress Connie Stevens.[30]
He is married to photographer Harper Smith. They have a son and a daughter. [31]
Nominations and awards
- 2013: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (Locked Out of Heaven)
- 2015/2017: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (nominee)
- 2018: Grammy, Best Country Song (nominee)[32]
Notes and References
- Web site: Dagger . Stag & . 2022-09-03 . What Is The Most Viewed Music Video On Youtube . 2023-12-04 . Stag And Dagger . en-US.
- Web site: 2019-11-06 . The 20 Best Music Videos Of The 2010s . 2023-12-04 . Stereogum . en.
- Mamo . Heran . 2021-08-25 . They're 'Worth It': Fifth Harmony Scores a Second Music Video With 2 Billion YouTube Views . 2023-12-04 . Billboard . en-US.
- Web site: https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/11/25/mark-ronson-ft-bruno-mars-uptown-funk-cameron-duddy-bruno-mars/30386) . 2023-12-04 . www.promonews.tv.
- Web site: 2015 VMA Nominations: Get The Full List Now . https://web.archive.org/web/20220803001839/https://www.mtv.com/news/t3unc6/2015-vma-nominations . dead . August 3, 2022 . 2023-12-04 . MTV . en.
- Web site: Cameron Duddy. Nash Country Daily. en-US. 2020-04-01. 2020-01-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20200109145151/http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/tag/cameron-duddy/. live.
- Web site: Interview: Cameron Duddy of Midland discusses CMA award performance, other band names, the UK tour and more. hannahjessica31. 2018-11-16. Building Our Own Nashville. en. 2020-04-01. 2020-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20200926171923/https://buildingourownnashville.com/2018/11/16/interview-cameron-duddy-of-midland-discusses-cma-award-performance-other-band-names-the-uk-tour-and-more/. live.
- Web site: Bruno Mars And Zendaya Heat Up In The Video For 'Versace On The Floor' . 2023-12-04 . BET . en.
- Web site: Willman . Chris . 2017-08-26 . How a Country Music Bassist Made 'Magic' With Bruno Mars and Nabbed Four VMA Nominations . 2023-12-04 . Variety . en-US.
- Web site: Trigger . 2017-08-27 . How Cameron Duddy of Midland Became Eligible for 4 VMA Awards - Saving Country Music . 2023-12-04 . www.savingcountrymusic.com . en-US.
- Web site: Houghton . Cillea . 2023-10-31 . Cameron Duddy on Directing Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's "Pretty Girls" Video: "They Were Both Dedicated" . 2023-12-04 . American Songwriter . en-US.
- Web site: Jackson Maxwell . 2021-09-14 . John Mayer wins Best Rock Video at 2021 MTV VMAs . 2023-12-04 . guitarworld . en.
- Legaspi . Althea . 2021-06-04 . John Mayer Drops New 'Last Train Home' Video . 2023-12-04 . Rolling Stone . en-US.
- Web site: Houghton . Cillea . 2023-10-28 . Interview: Midland's Cameron Duddy Reflects on Directing Videos for Bruno Mars . 2023-12-04 . American Songwriter . en-US.
- Web site: 2017-03-03 . 9 Important Things You Need To Know About Midland's Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190908142201/http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/03/9-important-things-you-need-to-know-about-midlands-mark-wystrach-jess-carson-and-cameron-duddy/ . 2019-09-08 . 2020-04-01 . Nash Country Daily . en-US.
- Web site: Parry . Alex . 2017-08-14 . Midland To Release Big Machine Records Debut 'On The Rocks' In September . 2023-12-04 . MusicRow.com . en-US.
- Web site: Kennedy . Michelle . 2017-10-09 . Midland's Debut Album 'On The Rocks' Delivers Retro Sound, Storytelling Songs . 2023-12-04 . The Country Note . en-US.
- Web site: MIDLAND TURNS "PROBLEMS" TO PLAQUES . 2023-12-04 . HITS Daily Double . en.
- Web site: Lorton . Stacey . 2018-01-23 . Midland Is Setting The World On Fire, And Racking Up Grammy Nominations While They're At It! . 2023-12-04 . COWGIRL Magazine . en-US.
- Web site: Watts . Cindy . CMA Awards: Midland talks breakout success, announces Ryman show . 2023-12-04 . The Tennessean . en-US.
- Web site: 2018-03-01 . 2018 ACM Awards Nominations . 2023-12-04 . ACountry . en-US.
- Honeycutt . Shanté . 2018-05-08 . CMT Music Awards 2018: See the Full List of Nominees . 2023-12-04 . Billboard . en-US.
- Web site: 2018-03-26 . Watch Reba Call Lauren Alaina to Tell Her She Won ACM's New Female Vocalist of the Year . 2023-12-04 . Country Living . en-US.
- Web site: Trigger . 2022-05-09 . Album Review – Midland's "The Last Resort: Greetings From" - Saving Country Music . 2023-12-04 . www.savingcountrymusic.com . en-US.
- Web site: Country Trio Midland Says New Album The Last Resort: Greetings From 'Feels Like an Evolution of Sorts' . 2023-12-04 . Peoplemag . en.
- Web site: Lane . Lexi . 2022-05-10 . Midland Announces 'The Last Resort: Greetings From' Tour . 2023-12-04 . uDiscover Music . en-US.
- Web site: Skates . Sarah . 2022-05-12 . Midland Expands 'The Last Resort: Greetings From Tour' . 2023-12-04 . MusicRow.com . en-US.
- Web site: Midland Announce 2023 Australia Tour Holler . 2023-12-04 . holler.country . en.
- Web site: by . 2022-04-05 . Midland Announces Jonathan Terrell Will Open For Them on Tour . 2023-12-04 . Outsider . en-US.
- Web site: Cameron Duddy Marries Harper Smith. PEOPLE.com. EN. 2020-04-01. 2021-01-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20210112070757/https://people.com/celebrity/cameron-duddy-marries-harper-smith/. live.
- Web site: Down on the Farm with Midland's Cameron Duddy and Photographer Harper Smith. 23 July 2019. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20190723220823/https://www.texasmonthly.com/style/midland-cameron-duddy-harper-smith-house/ . 2019-07-23 .
- Web site: Cameron Duddy. 2019-11-19. GRAMMY.com. en. 2020-04-01.