2014 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year (Sponsored by FACTOR and Radio Starmaker Fund) | Tim Hicks | | The JUNO Awards

In only 12 months, new Country star Tim Hicks has achieved what most artists would aspire to in a decade. As the #1 highest selling Canadian Country artist of 2013, as well as the #1 Most Played Debut Artist at Radio (Country Overall), 150 Million Audience impressions at radio, 1.5 Million YouTuve hits, and a sold-out Throw Down club tour, Hicks is riding high. After first soaring into the Top 10 at country radio in less than eight weeks with his first single "Get By" (now certified Gold), and ruling the digital charts for more than 17 weeks – a noteworthy number for any musician – Hicks released Throw Down, the critically praised debut album, in August 2013. The album debuted at #1 on iTunes, and Hicks was the #1 selling Canadian artist first week (all genres). Throw Down includes three consecutive Top 10 radio hits, including “Buzz, Buzz, Buzzing” and “Hell Raisin’ Good Time,” which also a #1 video on CMT. Hicks’ fast rise is noteworthy, and he continues to set the pace for a new wave of country artists in Canada. A crowd pleasing live performer, Hicks’ solid identity as the ‘one to watch’ puts him at the forefront – poised for major success in country’s breathtaking rise to the top of all genres.