Moving to Nashville in 2014, Nick first rose as a serious contender on the country music scene in 2016 with the release of his debut EP, Tailgate Dancefloor. While his first single “Rain” received widespread airplay and success on the Music Row Chart, charting in the top 70, Hickman was just getting started. A second EP’s release in 2017, called Let Em Speak, saw its debut single “Tipsy” reach #46 on the Music Row Country Breakout chart and generated a glowing response from radio program directors and fans alike.
“Tipsy is the song that half of Nashville wishes they had. A hit for sure.” -Greg Almond, WGGC/Bowling Green, KY
While Nick’s radio releases are good enough to make him “just as strong as any top name headliner” (Ryan McCall, WGLR/Platteville, WI), his songwriting abilities and album cuts are just as impressive, drawing on personal experiences and emotions that connect instantly with listeners. In a town with an almost-assembly line generation of creative material, Nick maintains authenticity by writing only when he feels it. “I do not ever want to force something,” he says. “I [could write] once or twice a week, or it could be once or twice a month.” By keeping the feeling behind the songs real and raw, Nick ensures that he is not releasing something just to release it. He wants his audiences to experience his music alongside him.
After finishing in the Top 20 in the Nash Next competition, an impressive feat given the sheer magnitude of entries, Nick solidified his position as a rising star with the release of his third single “Live For Tonight”, a song featuring Amber Hayes, with a #27 chart position on the Music Row chart, and a #60 position on the Billboard indicator chart, an almost unheard of feat for an artist without a major label backing.
Hickman is now not only charting with some of his biggest influences, but has also had the opportunity to share the stage with many of them including Blake Shelton, Lee Brice, Justin Moore, Love & Theft, Eli Young Band, Jason Aldean, and many others. Currently on tour in the US, he has received enthusiastic feedback from venue owners who say their audiences cannot get enough.
“Nick is a tremendous artist. He rocks our stage every time he performs, and the guy can SING. He has an open invitation to play our venue anytime. We told him we’d just leave the key under the mat.” (George Schroeder, CU Saloon/Appleton WI)
“Nick is very personable and likeable. He owns a stage and a crowd. Along with some great songwriting and melodies, his voice will invite you, truly entertain you, and keep you asking for more.” (Lee Formolo, Sol Blu Lounge/Iron Mountain MI)
Perhaps most refreshing, aside from Hickman’s talent and ability, is his work ethic. Anyone who knows Nick personally knows the extent of his drive and his unwillingness to settle for anything less than top of the game.
“I want to sell out arenas, I want twenty #1s, I want to play 200 dates a year, I want to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry, I want an ACM award and a Grammy. I will not stop or sleep until I have all of them. I do not care what it takes, what sacrifices have to be made, or how long.”
These aren’t only words. Nick demonstrates his passionate determination day in and day out on the road, in the studio, and in the writing room. His recent success is only the beginning of what is sure to be a long and prolific career. With his sights set on 2018 chart domination, national touring, and new music, it is only a matter of time before Nick Hickman becomes a household name. The country music world better prepare.
Good For You
Nick Hickman Lyrics
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I was spying on your instagram, saw you and your new dude at dollywood
i wanted to scroll down and hit like, and i promise you i would if i could but
i aint moved on like you, ive got some things im still working through
and if anyone asks im fine and ill keep telling that lie
baby good for you, you found your way in this life
im glad hes loving you holding you kissing you the way that i use to
so ill keep lying and saying im happy for you that you found someone who is good for you
youre probably out making memories with him
asking someone nearby to take a picture of ya
while im stuck here on this couch alone with the memories and the photos of us
baby good for you, you found your way in this life
baby good for you, everythings working out alright
im glad hes loving you holding you kissing you the way that i use to
so ill keep lying and saying im happy for you that you found someone who is good for you
im glad thats the case for one of us
no need for both of us to go through what im going through
guess i just loved you a little bit more and its taking me longer to let go
and move on, but ill be strong so..
baby good for you, you found your way in this life
baby good for you, everythings working out alright
im glad hes loving you holding you kissing you the way that i use to
so ill keep lying and saying im happy for you that you found someone who is good for you
The lyrics to Nick Hickman’s “Fight For You” depict the painful feeling of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. The opening lines of the song reveal the singer spying on their ex-partner’s Instagram page, where they see photos of their former lover with their new partner at Dollywood. The singer reveals that they haven't been able to move on like their ex has and still have some things to work through. They continue to pretend to be okay and lie to others and themselves about how they're feeling.
The chorus repeats the phrase “baby good for you,” in a tone that is both resigned and bitter. It's clear that the singer is struggling to come to terms with their past relationship and is trying to convince themselves that their ex is better off without them. The singer goes on to describe how their ex-partner is creating new memories with their new partner while they are stuck in a state of nostalgia and melancholy. The song ends with the singer resolving to be strong and move on as they continue to pretend to be happy for their ex.
Overall, the lyrics to “Fight For You” are a poignant expression of heartbreak and the effort it takes to move on. The song aptly captures the complex emotions that arise when a relationship ends and one person struggles to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
I was spying on your instagram, saw you and your new dude at dollywood
I couldn't resist stalking you on social media and saw a picture of you and your new partner at Dollywood
i wanted to scroll down and hit like, and i promise you i would if i could but
I wished to double-tap that picture, and I would have done it, but I realized that it's not what I should do
i aint moved on like you, ive got some things im still working through
I haven't moved on the way you did, and there are things that I'm still trying to sort out
and if anyone asks im fine and ill keep telling that lie
I keep lying to everyone who asks me about you, telling them that I'm fine when I'm not
baby good for you, you found your way in this life
I'm happy that you're doing well and finding yourself in life
baby good for you, everythings working out alright
I'm glad that everything is turning out fine for you
im glad hes loving you holding you kissing you the way that i use to
I'm genuinely happy that someone is loving, holding, and kissing you the way I used to do
so ill keep lying and saying im happy for you that you found someone who is good for you
I'll keep pretending that I'm happy that you found someone who is suitable for you
youre probably out making memories with him
You're most likely making new memories with him
asking someone nearby to take a picture of ya
You're asking someone close to you to capture that moment with a picture
while im stuck here on this couch alone with the memories and the photos of us
I'm alone on this couch with only our memories and pictures to keep me company
im glad thats the case for one of us
I'm grateful that, at least, one of us is happy
no need for both of us to go through what im going through
There's no reason for both of us to experience the pain I'm going through
guess i just loved you a little bit more and its taking me longer to let go
I suppose I loved you a bit more than I should have, and that's why it's taking me more time to move on
and move on, but ill be strong so..
I intend to move on, but I'll have to be strong to achieve that
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jeff Glasscock, Nick Hickman
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