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Cameron Duddy

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][1][5] He is the bass guitarist in the band Midland.[6][7]

Cameron Duddy
Duddy performing in 2019
Born
Cameron Thomas Duddy

(1985-12-06) December 6, 1985 (age 38)
Dripping Springs, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • bassist
  • director
Years active2014–present
SpouseHarper Smith
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
LabelsBig Machine
Member ofMidland

Career

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Music video director

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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] He has also worked with Fifth Harmony,[3] Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Iggy Azalea,[10] One Republic and most recently received an MTV Award for “Best Rock Video” for John Mayer's single, "Last Train Home".[11][12] Duddy also received a CMT nomination for "Best Group Video" for directing the debut single/video from his country trio, Midland.[13]

Musician/songwriter

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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 are defined by neotraditional country influences.[14] Through Big Machine Records, Midland has released four full-length LPs; the first, On The Rocks,[15] achieved gold status and produced their triple platinum hit, ‘Drinkin Problem’[16] as well as a platinum hit, ‘Burn Out'.[17] The album earned them two Grammy nominations[18] and several CMA,[19] ACM[20] and CMT[21] nominations as well as a win for ‘Best New Group’ at the ACM Awards.[22] The band most recently released their fourth album titled, The Last Resort: Greetings From,[23] leading Midland on a world tour with several sold out performances in AUS, Europe, and the US.[24][25][26][27]

Personal life

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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.[28]

He is married to photographer Harper Smith. They have a son and a daughter.[29]

Nominations and awards

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  • 2013: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (Locked Out of Heaven)[28]
  • 2015/2017: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (nominee)[citation needed]
  • 2018: Grammy, Best Country Song (nominee)[30]

References

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  1. ^ a b Dagger, Stag & (2022-09-03). "What Is The Most Viewed Music Video On Youtube". Stag And Dagger. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  2. ^ "The 20 Best Music Videos Of The 2010s". Stereogum. 2019-11-06. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  3. ^ a b Mamo, Heran (2021-08-25). "They're 'Worth It': Fifth Harmony Scores a Second Music Video With 2 Billion YouTube Views". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  4. ^ www.promonews.tv https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/11/25/mark-ronson-ft-bruno-mars-uptown-funk-cameron-duddy-bruno-mars/30386). Retrieved 2023-12-04. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "2015 VMA Nominations: Get The Full List Now". MTV. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  6. ^ "Cameron Duddy". Nash Country Daily. Archived from the original on 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  7. ^ hannahjessica31 (2018-11-16). "Interview: Cameron Duddy of Midland discusses CMA award performance, other band names, the UK tour and more". Building Our Own Nashville. Archived from the original on 2020-09-26. Retrieved 2020-04-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Bruno Mars And Zendaya Heat Up In The Video For 'Versace On The Floor'". BET. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  9. ^ Willman, Chris (2017-08-26). "How a Country Music Bassist Made 'Magic' With Bruno Mars and Nabbed Four VMA Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  10. ^ Houghton, Cillea (2023-10-31). "Cameron Duddy on Directing Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's "Pretty Girls" Video: "They Were Both Dedicated"". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  11. ^ Jackson Maxwell (2021-09-14). "John Mayer wins Best Rock Video at 2021 MTV VMAs". guitarworld. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  12. ^ Legaspi, Althea (2021-06-04). "John Mayer Drops New 'Last Train Home' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  13. ^ Houghton, Cillea (2023-10-28). "Interview: Midland's Cameron Duddy Reflects on Directing Videos for Bruno Mars". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  14. ^ "9 Important Things You Need To Know About Midland's Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy". Nash Country Daily. 2017-03-03. Archived from the original on 2019-09-08. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  15. ^ Parry, Alex (2017-08-14). "Midland To Release Big Machine Records Debut 'On The Rocks' In September". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  16. ^ Kennedy, Michelle (2017-10-09). "Midland's Debut Album 'On The Rocks' Delivers Retro Sound, Storytelling Songs". The Country Note. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  17. ^ "MIDLAND TURNS "PROBLEMS" TO PLAQUES". HITS Daily Double. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  18. ^ Lorton, Stacey (2018-01-23). "Midland Is Setting The World On Fire, And Racking Up Grammy Nominations While They're At It!". COWGIRL Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  19. ^ Watts, Cindy. "CMA Awards: Midland talks breakout success, announces Ryman show". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  20. ^ "2018 ACM Awards Nominations". ACountry. 2018-03-01. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  21. ^ Honeycutt, Shanté (2018-05-08). "CMT Music Awards 2018: See the Full List of Nominees". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  22. ^ "Watch Reba Call Lauren Alaina to Tell Her She Won ACM's New Female Vocalist of the Year". Country Living. 2018-03-26. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  23. ^ "Country Trio Midland Says New Album The Last Resort: Greetings From 'Feels Like an Evolution of Sorts'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  24. ^ Lane, Lexi (2022-05-10). "Midland Announces 'The Last Resort: Greetings From' Tour". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  25. ^ Skates, Sarah (2022-05-12). "Midland Expands 'The Last Resort: Greetings From Tour'". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  26. ^ "Midland Announce 2023 Australia Tour | Holler". holler.country. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  27. ^ by (2022-04-05). "Midland Announces Jonathan Terrell Will Open For Them on Tour". Outsider. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  28. ^ a b "Cameron Duddy Marries Harper Smith". PEOPLE.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-12. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  29. ^ "Down on the Farm with Midland's Cameron Duddy and Photographer Harper Smith". 23 July 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-07-23.
  30. ^ "Cameron Duddy". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
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