Craig Hendricks

Raised up in the countryside of Sandersville, GA. on Family farmland and a wide variety of music (including Motown, Bluegrass, and Country Icons) Craig spent his youth roaming the pine thickets and river bottoms, honing his songwriting and guitar picking after being introduced to the guitar by his grandfather 

Though he was delayed getting to the music scene, Craig had already seen some measure of success as a young songwriter including having a College Literature class use one of his songs as curriculum and making semifinals in a recognized music contest while he cut his teeth performing for local fundraisers and any venue that would let him play.

 After finding success performing at increasingly larger venues, Craig left his job of many years, relocated in Northeast Alabama, and headed out to chase dreams.

With the support of his wife, DeeDee, Craig began making waves in music, landing a Publishing deal after only Six months in Nashville, after recording his first Single with Kimo Forrest (Alabama's Guitarist and JMM's Drummer) which resulted in Radio Airplay and over 12 weeks at #! on Indie and UK Charts. 

His Debut EP "Destination Home" followed soon after, Recorded with Art Ward (Century Music Group), and recorded at Soul Train Studio in Nashville.  A second EP, "Prison Ain't Just Bars and Stones", followed a Year Later, and included award winning songs "Life ain't Easy", "I Want my HonkyTonk Back", and title track, " Bars and Stones"

Craig's First Full Length Album was released May 20, 2025. Recorded in Covington, GA at Tune Designer Studio with Beverly Gosdin Jenkins. This Album is a collection of originals and cowritten songs, including some that have already won accolades and recognition!

Craig continues to receive recognition as an accomplished performer and songwriter, Touring the Nation and bringing his troubadour style and RETRO country everywhere he goes! His Song "South of Perfect" made the top 20 of the Top 40 Cruisin' Country Countdown and is still climbing Cashbox Charts at #63 in the top 100. His Single, "I Found Grace", cowritten with Jon Kinsey, Charted to #2 as Christian Country.

Along the way, Craig Has steadily accumulated accolades including section winner of American Songwriter Magazine Lyric Contest, 3x nominated Best Male Country Artist for Alabama, Featured in American Songwriter, Winner and 12x Finalist for the World Song Awards, winner of World Song Contest, Nominated Songwriter of the Year 7 times by 4 Associations, Nominated New Artist of the Year ICMAs, Texaco Country Showdown Song winner and feature, and many others.