Scott Hendricks

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Scott Hendricks
Born (1956-07-26) July 26, 1956 (age 68) [1]
Origin Clinton, Oklahoma, United States
Genres Country
Occupation Record producer
Years active1978–present
Website http://scotthendricks.info/

Scott Hendricks (born July 26, 1956) is an American record producer who has produced over 30 country music artists. His productions have garnered 121 Top 10s, and 78 Number One hits. [2] Between 1995 and 1997, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Records Nashville. Between 1998 and 2001 he served as President and CEO of Virgin Nashville. He now serves as Warner Music Nashville's Executive Vice President of A&R. [3] Acts for whom Hendricks has produced include Restless Heart, John Michael Montgomery, Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Jana Kramer, Dan + Shay, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan, Drew Parker and Tegan Marie. [2] [4]

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Biography

Scott Hendricks was born in Clinton, Oklahoma. [5] While attending Oklahoma State University, Hendricks met Tim DuBois (who later would serve as President of Arista Nashville) and Greg Jennings (who later became a member of the band Restless Heart). Hendricks moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1978, first working as an engineer in a studio owned by Tompall & the Glaser Brothers with legendary producer Jimmy Bowen. Hendricks would also assist producer Barry Beckett in his work with Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Etta James, and many others.

His first work as a producer came in 1985 when he and DuBois co-produced Restless Heart's debut album. [5] Over the next decade he produced several artists, such as Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, John Michael Montgomery, Steve Wariner, and Suzy Bogguss. In 1991 he founded the music publishing company Big Tractor, whose writers penned “I Saw God Today” for George Strait and “Amazed” for Lonestar.

In 1995, Hendricks was hired as President and CEO of Capitol Records Nashville. There, he oversaw the careers of Garth Brooks and Deana Carter as well as signing Keith Urban, and Trace Adkins.

Hendricks exited Capitol in 1997 and took over as President and CEO of Virgin Records' Nashville division; where he served from its establishment in 1998 until its dissolution in 2001. [6] He then returned to his independent work as a producer. In 2007, Hendricks joined Warner Music Nashville as the Senior Vice President of A&R.

In addition to his A&R duties at Warner, Hendricks’ producing efforts have been instrumental in Blake Shelton's ascent from mid-level act to bona fide star with 27 No. 1 singles, [7] including “Hillbilly Bone,” a duet with Trace Adkins which won an ACM Award for Best Collaboration in 2011.

In April of 2014, Hendricks was promoted to Executive Vice President of A&R at Warner Music Nashville. [8]

Hendricks was inducted into the Oklahoma State University Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2015. He was inducted by Blake Shelton into Oklahoma's highest honor, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2021.

Number One Singles Produced [9]

YearSongArtist
2020Happy Anywhere (featuring Gwen Stefani)Blake Shelton
2020Nobody But You (with Gwen Stefani)Blake Shelton
2019All To MyselfDan + Shay
2019God's CountryBlake Shelton
2018TequilaDan + Shay
2017I'll Name The DogsBlake Shelton
2017Every Time I Hear That SongBlake Shelton
2017How Not ToDan + Shay
2017Think A Little LessMichael Ray
2017A Guy With A GirlBlake Shelton
2016I Met A GirlWilliam Michael Morgan
2016From The Ground UpDan + Shay
2016Came Here To ForgetBlake Shelton
2015Young & CrazyFrankie Ballard
2015Nothin' Like YouDan + Shay
2015Kiss You In The MorningMichael Ray
2015GonnaBlake Shelton
2015SangriaBlake Shelton
2015Lonely TonightBlake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe
2014Helluva LifeFrankie Ballard
2014Neon LightBlake Shelton
2014My EyesBlake Shelton
2014Doin' What She LikesBlake Shelton
2013Sure Be Cool If You DidBlake Shelton
2013Mine Would Be YouBlake Shelton
2013Boys 'Round HereBlake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies & Friends
2012OverBlake Shelton
2012Drink On ItBlake Shelton
2011God Gave Me YouBlake Shelton
2011Honey BeeBlake Shelton
2011Who Are You When I'm Not LookingBlake Shelton
2010All About TonightBlake Shelton
2010Hillbilly BoneBlake Shelton feat. Trace Adkins
2009She Wouldn't Be GoneBlake Shelton
1997I Left Something Turned On At HomeTrace Adkins
1997(This Ain't) No Thinkin' ThingTrace Adkins
1996Long As I LiveJohn Michael Montgomery
1996Heart's DesireLee Roy Parnell
1996HomeAlan Jackson
1995I Can Love You Like ThatJohn Michael Montgomery
1995A Little Bit Of YouLee Roy Parnell
1995Little Miss Honky TonkBrooks & Dunn
1995You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm GoneBrooks & Dunn
1995SoldJohn Michael Montgomery
1995It Matters To MeFaith Hill
1994I'm Holding My OwnLee Roy Parnell
1994If You've Got LoveJohn Michael Montgomery
1994Piece Of My HeartFaith Hill
1994That Ain't No Way To GoBrooks & Dunn
1994Be My Baby TonightJohn Michael Montgomery
1994She's Not The Cheatin' KindBrooks & Dunn
1993Wild OneFaith Hill
1993Tonight I Climbed The WallAlan Jackson
1993We'll Burn That BridgeBrooks & Dunn
1993She Used To Be MineBrooks & Dunn
1993I SwearJohn Michael Montgomery
1993Tender MomentLee Roy Parnell
1992The Tips Of My FingersSteve Wariner
1992DallasAlan Jackson
1992Neon MoonBrooks & Dunn
1992Love's Got A Hold On YouAlan Jackson
1992Boot Scootin' BoogieBrooks & Dunn
1991SomedayAlan Jackson
1991My Next Broken HeartBrooks & Dunn
1991Brand New ManBrooks & Dunn
1991Don't Rock The JukeboxAlan Jackson
1990WantedAlan Jackson
1990Here In The Real WorldAlan Jackson
1990Chasin' That Neon RainbowAlan Jackson
1988Fast Movin' TrainRestless Heart
1988The Bluest Eyes In TexasRestless Heart
1988A Tender LieRestless Heart
1988WheelsRestless Heart
1987Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right)Restless Heart
1987That Rock Won't RollRestless Heart
1986I'll Still Be Loving YouRestless Heart

Top Ten Singles Produced [10]

YearSongArtist
2019All To MyselfDan + Shay
2019God's CountryBlake Shelton
2018TequilaDan + Shay
2017I'll Name The DogsBlake Shelton
2017Every Time I Hear That SongBlake Shelton
2017How Not ToDan + Shay
2017Think A Little LessMichael Ray
2017A Guy With A GirlBlake Shelton
2016I Met A GirlWilliam Michael Morgan
2016From The Ground UpDan + Shay
2016Came Here To ForgetBlake Shelton
2015Young & CrazyFrankie Ballard
2015Nothin' Like YouDan + Shay
2015Kiss You In The MorningMichael Ray
2015GonnaBlake Shelton
2015SangriaBlake Shelton
2015Lonely TonightBlake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe
2014Helluva LifeFrankie Ballard
2014Neon LightBlake Shelton
2014My EyesBlake Shelton
2014Doin' What She LikesBlake Shelton
2013Sure Be Cool If You DidBlake Shelton
2013Mine Would Be YouBlake Shelton
2013Boys 'Round HereBlake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies & Friends
2012OverBlake Shelton
2012Drink On ItBlake Shelton
2011God Gave Me YouBlake Shelton
2011Honey BeeBlake Shelton
2011Who Are You When I'm Not LookingBlake Shelton
2010All About TonightBlake Shelton
2010Hillbilly BoneBlake Shelton feat. Trace Adkins
2009She Wouldn't Be GoneBlake Shelton
1997I Left Something Turned On At HomeTrace Adkins
1997(This Ain't) No Thinkin' ThingTrace Adkins
1996Long As I LiveJohn Michael Montgomery
1996Heart's DesireLee Roy Parnell
1996HomeAlan Jackson
1995I Can Love You Like ThatJohn Michael Montgomery
1995A Little Bit Of YouLee Roy Parnell
1995Little Miss Honky TonkBrooks & Dunn
1995You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm GoneBrooks & Dunn
1995SoldJohn Michael Montgomery
1995It Matters To MeFaith Hill
1994I'm Holding My OwnLee Roy Parnell
1994If You've Got LoveJohn Michael Montgomery
1994Piece Of My HeartFaith Hill
1994That Ain't No Way To GoBrooks & Dunn
1994Be My Baby TonightJohn Michael Montgomery
1994She's Not The Cheatin' KindBrooks & Dunn
1993Wild OneFaith Hill
1993Tonight I Climbed The WallAlan Jackson
1993We'll Burn That BridgeBrooks & Dunn
1993She Used To Be MineBrooks & Dunn
1993I SwearJohn Michael Montgomery
1993Tender MomentLee Roy Parnell
1992The Tips Of My FingersSteve Wariner
1992DallasAlan Jackson
1992Neon MoonBrooks & Dunn
1992Love's Got A Hold On YouAlan Jackson
1992Boot Scootin' BoogieBrooks & Dunn
1991SomedayAlan Jackson
1991My Next Broken HeartBrooks & Dunn
1991Brand New ManBrooks & Dunn
1991Don't Rock The JukeboxAlan Jackson
1990WantedAlan Jackson
1990Here In The Real WorldAlan Jackson
1990Chasin' That Neon RainbowAlan Jackson
1988Fast Movin' TrainRestless Heart
1988The Bluest Eyes In TexasRestless Heart
1988A Tender LieRestless Heart
1988WheelsRestless Heart
1987Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right)Restless Heart
1986I'll Still Be Loving YouRestless Heart
1986That Rock Won't RollRestless Heart

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