Cameron Duddy
{{short description|American musician and music video director}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Cameron Duddy
| image =File:Midland in concert - Cameron Duddy.jpg
| caption = Duddy performing in 2019
| birth_name = Cameron Thomas Duddy
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|12|6}}
| birth_place = Dripping Springs, Texas, U.S.
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer|songwriter|bassist|director}}
| years_active = 2014–present
| spouse = Harper Smith
| children =
| module = {{Infobox musical artist
| embed = yes
| genre = Country
| instrument = {{hlist|Vocals|bass guitar}}
| label = Big Machine
| current_member_of = Midland
}}}}
Cameron Thomas Duddy (born December 6, 1985) is an American music video director and musician with over 9 billion views across his work.{{Cite web |last=Dagger |first=Stag & |date=2022-09-03 |title=What Is The Most Viewed Music Video On Youtube |url=https://www.staganddagger.co.uk/what-is-the-most-viewed-music-video-on-youtube/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Stag And Dagger |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2019-11-06 |title=The 20 Best Music Videos Of The 2010s |url=https://www.stereogum.com/2063870/the-20-best-music-videos-of-the-2010s/lists/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Stereogum |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2021-08-25 |title=They're 'Worth It': Fifth Harmony Scores a Second Music Video With 2 Billion YouTube Views |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/fifth-harmony-worth-it-music-video-2-billion-views-9619891/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |url=https://www.promonews.tv/videos/2014/11/25/mark-ronson-ft-bruno-mars-uptown-funk-cameron-duddy-bruno-mars/30386) |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=www.promonews.tv}}{{Cite web |title=2015 VMA Nominations: Get The Full List Now |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/t3unc6/2015-vma-nominations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803001839/https://www.mtv.com/news/t3unc6/2015-vma-nominations |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 3, 2022 |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=MTV |language=en}} He is the bass guitarist in the band Midland.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nashcountrydaily.com/tag/cameron-duddy/|title=Cameron Duddy|website=Nash Country Daily|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-01|archive-date=2020-01-09|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200109145151/http://www.nashcountrydaily.com/tag/cameron-duddy/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://buildingourownnashville.com/2018/11/16/interview-cameron-duddy-of-midland-discusses-cma-award-performance-other-band-names-the-uk-tour-and-more/|title=Interview: Cameron Duddy of Midland discusses CMA award performance, other band names, the UK tour and more|last=hannahjessica31|date=2018-11-16|website=Building Our Own Nashville|language=en|access-date=2020-04-01|archive-date=2020-09-26|archive-url=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/|url-status=live}}
Career
= Music video director =
Duddy has directed over 20 music videos, that include Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" and Fifth Harmony's "Worth It". In 2017, Cameron also directed Bruno Mars' "24K Magic" which earned him a BET award{{Cite web |title=Bruno Mars And Zendaya Heat Up In The Video For 'Versace On The Floor' |url=https://www.bet.com/article/qljtlq/bruno-mars-and-zendaya-heat-up-in-versace-on-the-floor |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=BET |language=en}} and three VMA nominations for "Best Video," "Best Director," and "Best Art Direction".{{Cite web |last=Willman |first=Chris |date=2017-08-26 |title=How a Country Music Bassist Made 'Magic' With Bruno Mars and Nabbed Four VMA Nominations |url=https://variety.com/2017/music/news/midland-bassist-video-director-vmas-bruno-mars-1202539414/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Variety |language=en-US}} He has also worked with Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Iggy Azalea,{{Cite web |last=Houghton |first=Cillea |date=2023-10-31 |title=Cameron Duddy on Directing Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea's "Pretty Girls" Video: "They Were Both Dedicated" |url=https://americansongwriter.com/cameron-duddy-on-directing-britney-spears-and-iggy-azaleas-pretty-girls-video-they-were-both-dedicated/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=American Songwriter |language=en-US}} One Republic and most recently received an MTV Award for “Best Rock Video” for John Mayer's single, "Last Train Home".{{Cite web |author1=Jackson Maxwell |date=2021-09-14 |title=John Mayer wins Best Rock Video at 2021 MTV VMAs |url=https://www.guitarworld.com/news/john-mayer-best-rock-video-vmas |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=guitarworld |language=en}}{{Cite magazine |last=Legaspi |first=Althea |date=2021-06-04 |title=John Mayer Drops New 'Last Train Home' Video |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/john-mayer-last-train-home-song-video-1178382/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}} Duddy also received a CMT nomination for "Best Group Video" for directing the debut single/video from his country trio, Midland.{{Cite web |last=Houghton |first=Cillea |date=2023-10-28 |title=Interview: Midland's Cameron Duddy Reflects on Directing Videos for Bruno Mars |url=https://americansongwriter.com/interview-midlands-cameron-duddy-reflects-on-directing-videos-for-bruno-mars/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=American Songwriter |language=en-US}}
= 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 are defined by neotraditional country influences.{{Cite web |date=2017-03-03 |title=9 Important Things You Need To Know About Midland's Mark Wystrach, Jess Carson and Cameron Duddy |url=https://www.nashcountrydaily.com/2017/03/03/9-important-things-you-need-to-know-about-midlands-mark-wystrach-jess-carson-and-cameron-duddy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=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/ |archive-date=2019-09-08 |access-date=2020-04-01 |website=Nash Country Daily |language=en-US}} Through Big Machine Records, Midland has released four full-length LPs; the first, On The Rocks,{{Cite web |last=Parry |first=Alex |date=2017-08-14 |title=Midland To Release Big Machine Records Debut 'On The Rocks' In September |url=https://musicrow.com/2017/08/midland-to-release-big-machine-records-debut-on-the-rocks-in-september/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=MusicRow.com |language=en-US}} achieved gold status and produced their triple-platinum hit, "Drinkin Problem",{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Michelle |date=2017-10-09 |title=Midland's Debut Album 'On The Rocks' Delivers Retro Sound, Storytelling Songs |url=https://www.thecountrynote.com/reviews/midlands-debut-album-rocks-delivers-retro-sound-storytelling-songs/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=The Country Note |language=en-US}} as well as a platinum hit, "Burn Out".{{Cite web |title=MIDLAND TURNS "PROBLEMS" TO PLAQUES |url=https://hitsdailydouble.com/music_city&id=318189&title=MIDLAND-TURNS-PROBLEMS-TO-PLAQUES) |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=HITS Daily Double |language=en}} The album earned them two Grammy nominations{{Cite web |last=Lorton |first=Stacey |date=2018-01-23 |title=Midland Is Setting The World On Fire, And Racking Up Grammy Nominations While They're At It! |url=https://cowgirlmagazine.com/midland-grammy-nominations/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=COWGIRL Magazine |language=en-US}} and several CMA,{{Cite web |last=Watts |first=Cindy |title=CMA Awards: Midland talks breakout success, announces Ryman show |url=https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2018/10/24/midland-cma-awards-ryman-auditorium-new-album/1727028002/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=The Tennessean |language=en-US}} ACM{{Cite web |date=2018-03-01 |title=2018 ACM Awards Nominations |url=https://www.acountry.com/2018-acm-awards-nominations/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=ACountry |language=en-US}} and CMT{{Cite magazine |last=Honeycutt |first=Shanté |date=2018-05-08 |title=CMT Music Awards 2018: See the Full List of Nominees |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/country/cmt-music-awards-2018-nominees-full-list-8455089/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}} nominations as well as a win for ‘Best New Group’ at the ACM Awards.{{Cite web |date=2018-03-26 |title=Watch Reba Call Lauren Alaina to Tell Her She Won ACM's New Female Vocalist of the Year |url=https://www.countryliving.com/life/entertainment/a19600788/acm-awards-best-new-artists-2018/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Country Living |language=en-US}} The band most recently released their fourth album, titled The Last Resort: Greetings From,{{Cite web |title=Country Trio Midland Says New Album The Last Resort: Greetings From 'Feels Like an Evolution of Sorts' |url=https://people.com/country/midland-release-the-last-resort-greetings-from-evolution-of-sorts/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Peoplemag |language=en}} leading Midland on a world tour with several sold out performances in Australia, Europe, and the US.{{Cite web |last=Lane |first=Lexi |date=2022-05-10 |title=Midland Announces 'The Last Resort: Greetings From' Tour |url=https://www.udiscovermusic.com/news/midland-announces-the-last-resort-greetings-from-tour/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=uDiscover Music |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Skates |first=Sarah |date=2022-05-12 |title=Midland Expands 'The Last Resort: Greetings From Tour' |url=https://musicrow.com/2022/05/midland-expands-the-last-resort-greetings-from-tour/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=MusicRow.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Midland Announce 2023 Australia Tour {{!}} Holler |url=https://holler.country/news/midland-announce-2023-australia-tour |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=holler.country |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=by |date=2022-04-05 |title=Midland Announces Jonathan Terrell Will Open For Them on Tour |url=https://www.outsider.com/entertainment/music/midland-announces-jonathan-terrell-will-open-them-tour/ |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=Outsider |language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://people.com/celebrity/cameron-duddy-marries-harper-smith/|title=Cameron Duddy Marries Harper Smith|website=PEOPLE.com|language=EN|access-date=2020-04-01|archive-date=2021-01-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112070757/https://people.com/celebrity/cameron-duddy-marries-harper-smith/|url-status=live}}
He is married to photographer Harper Smith. They have a son and a daughter.{{Cite web|url=https://www.texasmonthly.com/style/midland-cameron-duddy-harper-smith-house/|title=Down on the Farm with Midland's Cameron Duddy and Photographer Harper Smith|work=Texas Monthly |date=23 July 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190723220823/https://www.texasmonthly.com/style/midland-cameron-duddy-harper-smith-house/ |archive-date=2019-07-23 |access-date= |last1=Ford |first1=Lauren Smith }}
Nominations and awards
- 2013: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (Locked Out of Heaven)
- 2015/2017: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (nominee){{citation needed|date=April 2020}}
- 2018: Grammy, Best Country Song (nominee){{Cite web|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/cameron-duddy|title=Cameron Duddy|date=2019-11-19|website=GRAMMY.com|language=en|access-date=2020-04-01}}
References
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Category:American music video directors
Category:American country singer-songwriters
Category:American country bass guitarists
Category:Country musicians from Texas