Photos by Orest Dorosh – With over a decade of chart-topping hits and double-platinum anthems behind him, Tim Hicks has earned his place as one of Canadian country music’s most dependable hitmakers. The five-time JUNO Award nominee and CCMA Award winner built his reputation on high-octane live performances, weaving blue-collar grit and big-room guitar hooks into 18 Top 10 radio singles. Rather than resting on those achievements, he enters 2026 at full speed, continuing to push his sound forward while staying true to the rowdy, honest storytelling that first connected with his fanbase.
The year 2026 marks a major milestone in Hicks’ career, headlined by the release of his sixth full-length studio album, Going Somewhere, which dropped on May 22, 2026. Building on the massive success of the title track—which surged into the Top 10 at Canadian country radio—the project highlights his signature grit alongside an evolved sonic edge. Anchored by radio focus tracks like “The Pilot,” the album reinforces his knack for crafting anthemic melodies designed specifically for the live stage.
To support the new music, Hicks launched his national headlining “Going Somewhere Tour” across Canada in 2026, accompanied by special guests The Martin Boys. Bringing his full-band production to theaters and venues coast to coast—from Vancouver to Toronto—Hicks spent 2026 proving that over a decade after his debut, his passion for touring and connecting with live audiences remains as vibrant as ever.
