Cameron Duddy

Cameron Duddy (born December 6, 1985) is an American music video director and musician. As a director, he is known for his work with Bruno Mars, OneRepublic, and Fifth Harmony. He is the bass guitarist in the band Midland.[1][2]

Cameron Duddy
Duddy performing in 2019
Born (1985-12-06) December 6, 1985
Dripping Springs, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • bassist
  • director
Years active2014–present
SpouseHarper Smith
Musical career
GenresCountry
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • bass guitar
LabelsBig Machine
Member ofMidland

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". He has worked with artists Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, OneRepublic, and Iggy Azalea, as well as directing the video for Midland's debut single "Drinkin' Problem", which earned him a CMT nomination for the category of "Best Group Video".[3]

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). Through Big Machine Records, the band has released a self-titled EP and a studio album, On the Rocks, which has accounted for three charted singles on the Billboard country music charts: "Drinkin' Problem", "Make a Little", and "Burn Out". Midland's musical styles and are defined by neotraditional country influences.[4]

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.[5]

He is married to photographer Harper Smith. They have a son, Kitt (named after the car from Knight Rider) and a daughter, Billie. [6]

Nominations and awards
  • 2013: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (Locked Out of Heaven)[5]
  • 2015/2017: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (nominee)
  • 2018: Grammy, Best Country Song (nominee)[7]

References
  1. "Cameron Duddy". Nash Country Daily. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  2. 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. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  3. Willman, Chris (2017-08-26). "How a Country Music Bassist Made 'Magic' With Bruno Mars and Nabbed Four VMA Nominations". Variety. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  4. "9 Important Things You Need To Know About Midland's Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy". Nash Country Daily. 2017-03-03. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  5. "Cameron Duddy Marries Harper Smith". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
  6. "Down on the Farm with Midland's Cameron Duddy and Photographer Harper Smith". 23 July 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-07-23.
  7. "Cameron Duddy". GRAMMY.com. 2019-11-19. Retrieved 2020-04-01.
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