Cameron Duddy (born December 6, 1985) is an American

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director and musician. As a director, he is known for his work with

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, and

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. He is also the bass guitarist in the

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band Midland.

Career

Music video director

Duddy has directed over 20 music videos, including

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and

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", and

's " Worth It". He has worked with artists like

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, Jennifer Lopez,

, and

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, as well as directing the video for Midland's debut single " Drinkin' Problem", which earned him a CMT nomination for "Best Group Video".

Musician/songwriter

Duddy is one of the founding members of the country music trio Midland. Formed in 2016 in

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, it consists of Mark Wystrach (lead vocals), himself as bass guitarist and background vocalist, and Jess Carson (electric guitar, background vocals). Through

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, the band has released a self-titled EP and a studio album, '' On the Rocks'', which has accounted for three charted singles on the ''

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'' country music charts: " Drinkin' Problem", " Make a Little", and "

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". Midland's musical styles and images are defined by

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and

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influences.

Personal life

Duddy is the son of cinematographer Christopher Duddy and Renee Axotis. He is the stepson of actress

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, and stepgrandson of actress

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. He is married to photographer Harper Smith. They have a son, Kitt and daughter, Billie.

Nominations and awards

*2013: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (''Locked Out of Heaven'') *2015/2017: MTV Video Music Awards, Best Direction (nominee) *2018: Grammy, Best Country Song (nominee)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Duddy, Cameron 1985 births American music video directors American country singer-songwriters American country bass guitarists Country musicians from Texas Living people Singer-songwriters from Texas