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The Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-07-30, Page 88 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, July 30, 2014 M usic in the Fields Artist Profile Tim Hicks Submitted Tim Hicks will be playing at Lucknow's Music in the Fields Main Stage 6:45-7:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2014. There are few safe bets in life, even fewer in the music business; however Niagara native and Country music's hottest new star, Tim Hicks is as close to a sure thing as can be found. Recognized as a hard-work- ing family man who is embed- ded with his fans, Hicks soared into the Top 10 at Country Radio in less than 8 weeks with his first GOLD sin- gle, "Get By" and dominated the digital charts with the #1 selling Canadian Country sin- gle for more than 17 weeks. Hicks' second single, "Hell Raisin' Good Time" rocketed up the charts upon release and was the No. 1 most added track at Canadian radio over- all (all formats), and is the No. 1 selling Canadian Country digital single three weeks run- ning. Hicks' debut album is THROW DOWN. After only seven months on the national stage, Hicks headlined the Halftime Show during the 2013 home opening game for the Grey Cup Champion Toronto Argonauts in front of more than 20,000 fans. Hicks gar- nered a Canadian Country Music Award nomination for Rising Star - fitting for a singer/songwriter who was proclaimed the 'One To Watch' by fans and the industry alike, and has dom- inated Canadian Country radio and video airplay dur- ing the first half of 2013. A crowd pleasing live per- former, Hicks is a man who has lived, loved and worked hard along the way. His music is accessible, ener- getic and ambitious, reflect- ing how he wants his songs to reach people. "I want my music and stories to connectwith as many people as possible," Hicks explains. "That's what it's about for me - giving all I've got to lift spirits and raise the roof' Recorded with hit pro- ducer and songwriter Jeff Coplan (Love And Theft), Hicks' debut EP, Tim Hicks, is the sound of summer for Country music fans. With equal parts grit, fun and camaraderie, the five tracks are a precisely rendered snapshot of what's to come from this singer/songwriter who connects with his audi- ence and touches them on a human level. Fueled by a love of music and a desire to learn, Hicks honed his talent and built a loyal and dedicated fan base in his hometown of Niagara, ON, early on by frequently playing at the local pub in between his full time job of being a dedicated husband and father. He signed with RGK Entertainment in 2011 and the rest is history. His desire to carve his place in the music business keeps him hungry and it's that hunger that translates into a well -crafted, high- intensity Country music debut. And... in a world with few safe bets, he's guaran- teed to deliver. Tim Hicks will be performing at Lucknow's Music in the Fields on Saturday, August 23, 2014. Lake Range Realty Ltd. is very pleased to announce that our team has grown. We welcome our tew eperinced sales representatives that will be servicing giham, L■ueknow surrounnding areas. Please join us as we welcome and congratulate our two new Sales Representatives. Kevin Pletch and Cheryl Johnston LRR eami Jileesa Mali received her Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition from Brescia University College (University of Western Ontario) on June 15, 2014. Very proud of you! Mom & Dad Submitted Cali 1-866 7 9425 or visit :medicalert,ca MedicAlert Lets Yor. Live Life.