Lucas Hoge | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lucas Jerrod Hoge |
| Origin | Hubbell, Nebraska, United States |
| Genres | Country, country rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, drums |
| Website | www |
Lucas Jerrod Hoge is an American singer-songwriter and musician. He is also the host of "Hoge Wild" on Sportsman Channel.
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Early life
Lucas Hoge grew up in Hubbell, Nebraska, along with three siblings .[1] At the age of 17, he started to play the guitar.[1] Hoge attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Music & TV career
He was the lead artist for two bands; the rock band "Southern Cross" and "Xtreme Devotion", a Christian music group.[1] Local residents of the small town raised $2,500 to help launch his career.[1] Hoge moved to an apartment in Nashville and started work, performing in small clubs in the evenings.[1]
His first CD, entitled "In My Dreams", was released in 2002.[1] In the same year, Hoge's first song for television was "If I Only Could" and featured on the hit Warner Brothers show Smallville.[1] Hoge released his second album, "Dirt", in 2006.[1]
Hoge went on to appear on television programs including a 2007 Toby Keith Christmas production, a Sunday Night Football promotion with Faith Hill.[1]
Hoge has toured London and traveled to the Middle East to perform for American troops.[2] He's visited bases in Iraq, Kuwait, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Africa, Alaska as well as other locations over the last 9 years on the Armed Forces Entertainment Wrangler National Patriot Tour.[2] Hoge is the official spokesperson for Guardian Angels for a Soldiers Pet.[3]
Hoge was the host and star of Animal Planet's TV show "Last Chance Highway"[4] and wrote and performed the show's theme song.[5] In 2011 he made his debut performance at the Ryman.[6]
Hoge received his first nomination in the Inspirational Country Music Awards (ICM) as "New Artist of The Year" 2011.[7][8] Hoge gained recognition in the Christian Country genre when he answered a woman's dying wish, Natalie Fognani, and wrote the song "How Was I To Know", inspired by her poem.[9] Around the same time, Hoge played several concerts in Colorado, where Natalie lives, including opening for Martina McBride.[10]
Hoge landed his second TV show theme song with "Give A Damn".[11]
Lucas Hoge partners with Southwest Airlines as the Southwest Storyteller Ambassador [12]
Lucas Hoge is the creator, producer and star of "Hoge Wild" airing on Sportsman Channel. The show follows Lucas hunting, fishing, scuba diving and performing across the globe.[13]
2017: Dirty South
In April 2017, he released the title track "Dirty South" of as the lead single from the album.[14] The album Dirty South was released on July 28, 2017, and debuted at No. 12 on Billboard's Top Country Albums with 7,000 copies sold. It is Hoge's first appearance on a Billboard chart.[15] The following week it reached No. 5 on the chart and was the best-selling country album of the week with 9,900 copies sold.[16]
Rolling Stone named Lucas Hoge TOP 10 artists You Need To Know 2017.[17]
NRA Country names Lucas Hoge NRA Country artist for July 2017.[18]
Personal life
Hoge is married to Laura Lynn Hoge and lives in Nashville.[1][19]
Albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales | |
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| US [20] |
US Country [21] | |||
| Dirty South |
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51 | 5 |
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Awards
- 2006 – Country Album of the Year – Los Angeles Music Awards[23]
- 2006 – Christian Contemporary Singer/Songwriter of the Year – Los Angeles Music Awards[23]
- 2011 – ICM's New Artist Of The Year – Nomination[8]
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "Flip Flops"[24] | Brett Bortle |
| 2016 | "Boom Boom"[25] | Stokes Nielson |
| 2017 | "Dirty South"[26] | Jeff Johnson |
| 2018 | "Power of Garth"[27] | Jeff Johnson |
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Gary Demuth (March 26, 2010), Small town influence, Salina Journal, archived from the original on April 3, 2012, retrieved October 18, 2011
- ^ a b Abendroth, Amber (July 2011). "Lucas Hoge Travels To The Middle East To Support Our Troops". Powersource Magazine: 43.
- ^ Semon, Jessica. "Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet Announces Official Spokesperson, Lucas Hoge". Guardian Angels For Soldiers Pet. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ Gallagher, Pat. "Lucas Hoge hits Last Chance Highway for Pet Rescue". The Boot. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ Abendroth, Amber (July 2010). "Rising Country Star Lucas Hoge on Animal Planet's Last Chance Highway". Powersource Magazine: 42.
- ^ Abendroth, Amber (May 2011). "Lucas Hoge Make His Debut At The Ryman". Powersource Magazine: 40.
- ^ "Ultimate Fighting Champ To Show His Country Faith". AntiMusic. October 19, 2011. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- ^ a b Higgins, Jason (October 2011). "Top 5 Nominees". Powersource Magazine: 13.
- ^ Vandeputte, Nicole. "Emotional meeting between dying Pueblo woman and Nashville singer". KOAA NBC News. Archived from the original on April 6, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ Bonham, Nick (September 2, 2011). "Martina McBride hits her Fair stride". Chieftain. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (September 16, 2011). "Give A Damn Song Review". Taste Of Country. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ "Southwest Airlines Partners with Lucas Hoge as Southwest Storyteller Brand Ambassador". March 6, 2018.
- ^ "Hoge Wild". August 21, 2018.
- ^ Thompson, Gayle (April 12, 2017). "Story Behind the Song: Lucas Hoge, 'Dirty South'". The Boot.
- ^ Asker, Jim (August 2, 2017). "Billy Currington's 'Do I Make You Wanna' Makes It to No. 1 on Country Airplay Chart". Billboard.
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (August 9, 2017). "Country Albums Chart Report: August 9, 2017". Roughstock.
- ^ Jon Freeman; Will Hodge; Elias Leight; Joseph Hudak; Marissa R. Moss; Robert Crawford; Brittney McKenna (February 14, 2017). "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know: February 2017". Rolling Stone.
- ^ "NRA Country Names Lucas Hoge as Featured Artist for July".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Laura Thorsen & Lucas Hoge – March 11, 2011". HoneyLuna.Com. Retrieved October 19, 2011.
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/7882621/lucas-hoge/chart?f=305 [dead link]
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/artist/7882621/lucas-hoge/chart?f=320 [dead link]
- ^ Bjorke, Matt (September 19, 2017). "Top 10 Country Albums Sales Chart: September 18, 2017". Roughstock.
- ^ a b Bowman, Al. "LA Music Awards" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on October 3, 2011. Retrieved October 18, 2011.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Lucas Hoge: Flip Flops". Country Music Television. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Lucas Hoge: Boom Boom". Country Music Television. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ^ "CMT : Videos : Lucas Hoge: Dirty South". Country Music Television. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
- ^ "Lucas Hoge - Power of Garth". YouTube. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
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