Chris Hicky is a Grammy nominated music video director from Forrest City, Arkansas, best known for directing many of Keith Urban

Keith Urban

Keith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...

's videos. Hicky has also directed videos for many other artists in the country music

Country music

Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...

 genre, including Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip...

, Kellie Pickler

Kellie Pickler

Kellie Dawn Pickler is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing...

, Deana Carter

Deana Carter

Deana Carter is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million...

, Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...

, Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol...

, Fatih Hill, and Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with the release of "Me and Charlie Talking", the first single from her 2005 debut...

. Awards won include 2010 ACM Video of the Year, 2010 CMT Female Video of the Year, 2005 CMT Video of the Year. Hicky's Grammy nod came in 2010 for Keith Urban's Love, Pain, and the Whole Crazy World Live Concert DVD.

Other projects directed by Hicky include commercials, short films, and a television pilot "House in the Hills." Hicky's first short film, "Blue Horses" played various festivals including Cinevegas and The Oxoford Film Festival.

Current projects include a feature film currently in development based on a script written and to be directed by Hicky in the spring of 2012.

Hicky dated country music singer Deana Carter

Deana Carter

Deana Carter is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million...

 and had a son during their relationship; Gray Hayes Hicky was born in September 2004. Chris lives in Los Angeles, CA, with his wife, Haley and his two children.

Videos directed

41 music videos are currently listed here.

Year	Video	Artist
2005	"One Day at a Time"	Deana Carter Deana Carter Deana Carter is a country music artist who broke through in 1996 with the release of debut album Did I Shave My Legs for This?, which was certified 5× Multi-Platinum in the United States for sales of over five million...
	"Making Memories of Us Making Memories of Us "Making Memories of Us" is the title of a song written by American country music artist Rodney Crowell that has been recorded by several artists. The first version was recorded by American country music artist Tracy Byrd on his 2003 album The Truth About Men... "	Keith Urban Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban is a New Zealand-born Australian, country music singer, songwriter and guitarist whose commercial success has been mainly in the United States and Australia. Urban was born in New Zealand and began his career in Australia at an early age...
	"Better Life Better Life "Better Life" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in July 2005 as the fourth single from Urban's 2004 album, Be Here. It spent six weeks atop Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and became Urban's seventh song to top that... "
2006	"Tonight I Wanna Cry Tonight I Wanna Cry "Tonight I Wanna Cry" is a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was released in November 2005 as the last official single off Urban's Be Here album. It peaked at number 2 on the U.S... "
	"In a Heartbeat"	Deana Carter
	"Settle for a Slowdown Settle for a Slowdown "Settle for a Slowdown" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Dierks Bentley. It was released in January 2006 as the third and final single from his album, Modern Day Drifter. The song reached the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It is... "	Dierks Bentley Dierks Bentley Dierks Bentley is an American country music artist who has been signed to Capitol Records Nashville since 2003. That year, he released his self-titled debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip...
	"The Lucky One"	Faith Hill Faith Hill Faith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
	"Good as Gone"	Little Big Town Little Big Town Little Big Town is an American country music vocal group. Founded in 1998, the group has comprised the same four members since its inception: Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Phillip Sweet. The quartet's musical style relies heavily on four-part vocal harmonies, with all...
	"Once in a Lifetime Once in a Lifetime (Keith Urban song) "Once in a Lifetime" is a 2006 song by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It was the first single from his album Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing.... "	Keith Urban
	"Red High Heels Red High Heels "Red High Heels" is a song written by Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, Karyn Rochelle, and co-written and recorded by American country artist Kellie Pickler. The song was her debut single, and was released on September 13, 2006... "	Kellie Pickler Kellie Pickler Kellie Dawn Pickler is an American country music artist and television personality. She gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of the Fox reality show American Idol, eventually finishing in sixth place. In 2006, she signed to 19 Recordings and BNA Records as a recording artist, releasing...
	"Stupid Boy Stupid Boy "Stupid Boy" is a song by Keith Urban from Love, Pain & the whole crazy thing.Stupid Boy may also refer to:* "Stupid Boy", a song by the Gear Daddies from Billy's Live Bait... "	Keith Urban
2007	"I'll Wait for You I'll Wait for You "I'll Wait for You" is a single by American country music artist Joe Nichols. Released in July 2006, the single reached a peak position of #7 on the U.S. Billoard Hot Country Songs chart, and a peak of #71 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.... " (acoustic version)	Joe Nichols
	"Another Side of You Another Side of You "Another Side of You" is a song written by Jamey Johnson and Carson Chamberlain, and recorded by American country music artist Joe Nichols. It was released in May 2007 as the lead single released from his CD, Real Things. It peaked at number 17 on the U.S. country chart and at number 99 on the U.S... "
	"Everybody Everybody (Keith Urban song) "Everybody" is a single by Australian country music artist Keith Urban. It is the fourth and final single released from his 2006 studio album Love, Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing. The song reached a peak of #5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in early 2008. It is part of the tracklist... "	Keith Urban
2008	"Love Don't Live Here"	Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum is an American country pop music group formed in Nashville, Tennessee in 2006. The trio is composed of Charles Kelley , Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott .The group made its debut in 2007 as guest vocalists on Jim Brickman's single "Never Alone", before signing to Capitol...
	"Beautiful Life"	Doc Walker Doc Walker Doc Walker is a country music group from Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, Canada. They have won Canadian Country Music Awards and had radio hits with the songs "I Am Ready" and "The Show is Free" from the 2003 album Everyone Aboard. In 2001 they released the album Curve...
	"I Love This Song"	Marcel Marcel (singer) Marcel Francois Chagnon is an American country music singer and songwriter known by the singular name Marcel. Signed to Mercury Nashville Records in 2003, he released his debut album You, Me, and the Windshield that year and charted on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts with the single "Country...
	"You Look Good in My Shirt You Look Good in My Shirt "You Look Good in My Shirt" is the title of a song, written by Mark Nesler, Tom Shapiro, and Tony Martin, and recorded by Australian country music artist Keith Urban for his 2002 album Golden Road... "	Keith Urban
	"Lookin' for a Good Time Lookin' for a Good Time "Lookin' for a Good Time" is a single by American country music trio Lady Antebellum. It is the second single from their self-titled debut album, as well as their second Top 20 hit on the Billboard country charts... "	Lady Antebellum
	"A Baby Changes Everything A Baby Changes Everything "A Baby Changes Everything" is a song by American country singer Faith Hill. It was the first single released from her album Joy to the World... "	Faith Hill
	"One Last Sundown"	Doc Walker
2009	"Small Town USA Small Town USA "Small Town USA" is the title of a single co-written and recorded by American country music singer Justin Moore. It is the second chart single of his career, and the second release from his self-titled debut album, released on August 11, 2009 via the Valory Music Group, an imprint of Big Machine... "	Justin Moore Justin Moore (singer) Justin Cole Moore is an American country music singer and songwriter signed to Big Machine Records imprint Valory Music Group. He has released two albums for Big Machine Records: Justin Moore in 2009 and Outlaws Like Me in 2011...
	"Kiss a Girl Kiss a Girl "Kiss a Girl" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban. The song is the second single from his fifth studio album, Defying Gravity. It was released digitally on 10 March 2009, and it made its debut on the Hot Country Songs charts at #29... "	Keith Urban
	"Only You Can Love Me This Way Only You Can Love Me This Way "Only You Can Love Me This Way" is the title of a song written by Steve McEwan and John Reid. It was recorded by Australian country music singer Keith Urban on his fifth studio album, 2009's Defying Gravity. The song was released to radio on 29 June 2009, as the third single from that album and the... "
	"Hurry Home Hurry Home "Hurry Home" is the title of a song written by Zane Williams, and first recorded by him on a 2005 album of the same name. Country music singer Jason Michael Carroll later recorded it on his 2009 album Growing Up Is Getting Old, releasing it as that album's second single in June 2009. The song is... "	Jason Michael Carroll Jason Michael Carroll Jason Michael Carroll is an American country music artist. After being discovered at a local talent competition in 2004, Carroll was signed to the Arista Nashville label in 2006, releasing his debut album Waitin' in the Country that year...
	"Bonfire Bonfire (song) "Bonfire" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Craig Morgan. It is the third single released from his 2008 album That's Why. It is only available on later presses of the album. The song entered the top 40 on the U.S. country charts in June 2009. It is his... "	Craig Morgan Craig Morgan Craig Morgan Greer is an American country music artist. A veteran of the United States Army, Morgan began his musical career in 2000 on Atlantic Records, releasing his self-titled debut album for that label before the closure of its Nashville division in 2000...
	"I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes "I Wanna Make You Close Your Eyes" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by country music artist Dierks Bentley. It was released in July 2009 as the third single from his fourth studio album Feel That Fire.-Content:... "	Dierks Bentley
	"White Liar White Liar "White Liar" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Miranda Lambert. It was released as the second single to her third studio album, Revolution. Lambert performed "White Liar" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on October 6, 2009, and on the 2009 CMA Awards on... "	Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert Miranda Lambert is an American country music artist who gained fame as a finalist on the 2003 season of Nashville Star, where she finished in third place and later signed to Epic Records. Lambert made her debut with the release of "Me and Charlie Talking", the first single from her 2005 debut...
	"Whistlin' Dixie Whistlin' Dixie "Whistlin' Dixie" is the title of a song recorded by American country artist Randy Houser. It was released in November 2009 as the lead-off single to his second studio album, They Call Me Cadillac, which is released on September 21, 2010.-Content:... "	Randy Houser Randy Houser Shawn Randolph "Randy" Houser is an American country music artist. Signed to the Universal South Records label in 2008, he charted the single "Anything Goes" that year...
	"The Man I Want to Be The Man I Want to Be (song) "The Man I Want to Be" is the title of a song written by Brett James and Tim Nichols and recorded by American country artist Chris Young. It was released in November 2009 as the third single from his second studio album, also titled The Man I Want to Be.... "	Chris Young
2010	"Undo It Undo It "Undo It" is the title of a song written by Kara DioGuardi, Martin Frederiksen, Luke Laird and co-written and recorded by American country artist Carrie Underwood. It was made available to digital retailers on October 27, 2009, and was released as an official single on May 24, 2010... "	Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood Carrie Marie Underwood is an American country singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as the winner of the fourth season of American Idol, in 2005...
	"Top Down"	Fast Ryde Fast Ryde Fast Ryde is an American country music duo composed of singer-songwriters James Harrison and Jody Stevens, both of whom sing and play guitar. The duo was signed to Republic Records Nashville and has released three singles: "That Thang," "Make It Rain," and "Top Down," That Thang reached #38 on the...
	"'Til a Woman Comes Along"	Chris Janson Chris Janson Chris Janson is an American country music singer.In 2009, Janson recorded two duets with Holly Williams on her album Here with Me...
	"Farmer's Daughter Farmer's Daughter (Rodney Atkins song) "Farmer's Daughter" is the title of a song written by Marv Green, Rhett Akins, and Ben Hayslip and recorded by American country music artist Rodney Atkins. It is the fourth single from Rodney Atkins' third studio album It's America, available beginning with the June 2010 re-issue as a bonus track... "	Rodney Atkins Rodney Atkins Rodney Allan Atkins is an American country music artist. Signed to Curb Records in 1996, he charted his first single on the Billboard country chart that year, but did not release an album until 2003's Honesty, which included the number 4 hit "Honesty ".If You're Going Through Hell, his second...
	"Our Kind of Love Our Kind of Love "Our Kind of Love" is the title of a song recorded by American country music group Lady Antebellum. Written by the trio along with Busbee, it serves as the third single from their second studio album, Need You Now... "	Lady Antebellum
	"How I Got to Be This Way"	Justin Moore
	"Real Real (James Wesley song) "Real" is the title of a song written by Neal Coty and Jimmy Melton and recorded by American country music artist James Wesley. It was released in May 2010 as the second single and title track from his debut album, Real. It peaked at #22 on the U.S... "	James Wesley James Wesley James Wesley Prosser is an American country music singer. In 1999, Prosser released the album Life Goes On through Warner Bros. Records. Ten years later, he signed to Broken Bow Records under the name James Wesley...
	"What Do You Want What Do You Want "What Do You Want" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music singer Jerrod Niemann. It is the third single from his first major-label album, 2010's Judge Jerrod & the Hung Jury... "	Jerrod Niemann Jerrod Niemann Jerrod Lee Niemann is an American country music artist. Active since 2001, he has recorded two independent albums. In 2006, he signed to Category 5 Records and charted with the single "I Love Women "...
2011	"Without You Without You (Keith Urban song) "Without You" is a song written by Joe West and Dave Pahanish, and recorded by New Zealand country music artist Keith Urban for his 2010 album Get Closer... "	Keith Urban
	"My Name Is Money"	Sonia Leigh Sonia Leigh Sonia Leigh is an American country music singer-songwriter. Following her 1998 debut, Remember Me, Leigh has performed extensively as a solo artist, headliner, and as the supporting act for well known names including Jason Mraz, The Marshall Tucker Band, Zac Brown Band.Her 2007 release Run or...
	"You You (Chris Young song) "You" is the title of a song written by Luke Laird and Chris Young, and recorded by Young for his third studio album, Neon, from which it was released as the second single.-Reception:... "	Chris Young