country singer/songwriter, Hicks has become the first artist from
Sweden to reach the Music Row Country Breakout Chart’s published Top 80
chart. His single, “Hayride” is #80 this week.
October 31, 2014 – NASHVILLE, TN. — MTS
Management Group would like to congratulate Hicks on becoming the first
Swedish country artist to reach the Music Row Country Breakout Chart’s
Top 80 published chart. Hick’s single, “Hayride” (MTS Records) climbs 6
spots this week, coming in at #80. The track, co-written by Hicks and
Lasse
Andersson, comes in ahead of releases by Jana Kramer, Billy Ray Cyrus,
and Ricky Skaggs with Sharon White. Released in July, “Hayride” is
Hicks’ debut US single.
“We
are so proud of Hicks and ‘Hayride,” said Michael Stover of MTS. “We
knew we had a great release from the first time we heard this track.
While Hicks has received alot of accolades and attention overseas, as a
British CMA Award Winner, he was a relatively unknown commodity here in
the US. So, we would like to thank radio for taking a chance on a
Scandinavian artist, with international appeal. Breaking down a barrier
is always gratifying, and I’m so happy that we are a part of it. I hope
that Hicks opens a floodgate for talented artists from overseas to hit
the mainstream country radio charts. Thanks also, to our wonderful
promotions team, for believing in this track, and doing what it takes to
make it a successful release. And, of course, thank you to the fans
for
supporting our artists, by requesting the song on radio. We can’t do it
without you!”
Hicks
(Miqael Persson) is an accomplished songwriter from the south of
Sweden, with multiple Gold and Platinum records to his credit. His
rock-edged songs have been recorded by artists like Jimi Jamison
(Survivor), Giant (Dann Huff), Bobby Kimball (Toto), Little River Band,
W.E.T. (Featuring Jeff Scott Soto), Grammy nominated Toby Hitchcock and
Grammy winner, Barbados. He has also written with Nashville
heavy-hitters like Anthony Smith, Dallas Rogers, Dennis Morgan and
Sharon Vaughn. He was named the 2013 British CMA Award Winner for Best
European Country Act, and is nominated for the 2014 BCMA Awards, too.