Scott Hendricks (born July 26, 1956) is an American record producer who has produced over 30 country music artists. His productions have garnered 121 Top 10s, and 78 Number One hits. Between 1995 and 1997, he was president and chief executive officer of Capitol Records Nashville. Between 1998 and 2001 he served as president and CEO of Virgin Nashville. He now serves as Warner Music Nashville's Executive Vice President of A&R. Acts for whom Hendricks has produced include Restless Heart, John Michael Montgomery, Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Alan Jackson, Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Jana Kramer, Dan + Shay, Michael Ray, William Michael Morgan, Drew Parker and Tegan Marie.
Biography Scott Hendricks was born in Clinton, Oklahoma. While attending Oklahoma State University, Hendricks met Tim DuBois (who later would serve as President of Arista Nashville) and Greg Jennings (who later became a member of the band Restless Heart). Hendricks moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 1978, first working as an engineer in a studio owned by Tompall & the Glaser Brothers with legendary producer Jimmy Bowen. Hendricks would also assist producer Barry Beckett in his work with Hank Williams Jr., Alabama, Etta James, and many others.
His first work as a producer came in 1985 when he and DuBois co-produced Restless Heart's debut album. Over the next decade he produced several artists, such as Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, Trace Adkins, Faith Hill, John Michael Montgomery, Steve Wariner, and Suzy Bogguss. In 1991 he founded the music publishing company Big Tractor, whose writers penned “I Saw God Today” for George Strait and “Amazed” for Lonestar.
In 1995, Hendricks was hired as President and CEO of Capitol Records Nashville. There, he oversaw the careers of Garth Brooks and Deana Carter as well as signing Keith Urban, and Trace Adkins.
Hendricks exited Capitol in 1997 and took over as president and CEO of Virgin Records' Nashville division; where he served from its establishment in 1998 until its dissolution in 2001. He then returned to his independent work as a producer. In 2007, Hendricks joined Warner Music Nashville as the Senior Vice President of A&R.
In addition to his A&R duties at Warner, Hendricks’ producing efforts have been instrumental in Blake Shelton's ascent from mid-level act to bona fide star with 27 No. 1 singles, including “Hillbilly Bone,” a duet with Trace Adkins which won an ACM Award for Best Collaboration in 2011.
In April of 2014, Hendricks was promoted to Executive Vice President of A&R at Warner Music Nashville.
Hendricks was inducted into the Oklahoma State University Hall of Fame in 2000 and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2015. He was inducted by Blake Shelton into Oklahoma's highest honor, the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in 2021.
Number One Singles Produced Year Song Artist2025TexasBlake SheltonBigger HousesDan + Shay2024Save Me The Trouble2023You2020Happy Anywhere (featuring Gwen Stefani)Blake SheltonNobody But You (with Gwen Stefani)2019All To MyselfDan + ShayGod's CountryBlake SheltonOne That Got AwayMichael Ray2018SpeechlessDan + ShayTequila2017I'll Name The DogsBlake SheltonEvery Time I Hear That SongHow Not ToDan + ShayThink A Little LessMichael RayA Guy With A GirlBlake Shelton2016I Met A GirlWilliam Michael MorganFrom The Ground UpDan + Shay Came Here To ForgetBlake Shelton2015Young & CrazyFrankie Ballard Nothin' Like YouDan + ShayKiss You In The MorningMichael RayGonnaBlake SheltonSangriaLonely TonightBlake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe2014Helluva LifeFrankie BallardNeon LightBlake SheltonMy EyesDoin' What She Likes2013Sure Be Cool If You DidMine Would Be YouBoys 'Round HereBlake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies & Friends 2012OverBlake SheltonDrink On It2011God Gave Me YouHoney BeeWho Are You When I'm Not Looking2010All About TonightHillbilly BoneBlake Shelton feat. Trace Adkins2009She Wouldn't Be GoneBlake Shelton1997I Left Something Turned On At HomeTrace Adkins(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing1996Long As I LiveJohn Michael MontgomeryHeart's DesireLee Roy ParnellHomeAlan Jackson1995I Can Love You Like ThatJohn Michael MontgomeryA Little Bit Of YouLee Roy ParnellLittle Miss Honky TonkBrooks & DunnYou're Gonna Miss Me When I'm GoneSoldJohn Michael MontgomeryIt Matters To MeFaith Hill1994I'm Holding My OwnLee Roy ParnellIf You've Got LoveJohn Michael MontgomeryPiece Of My HeartFaith HillThat Ain't No Way To GoBrooks & DunnBe My Baby TonightJohn Michael MontgomeryShe's Not The Cheatin' KindBrooks & Dunn1993Wild OneFaith HillTonight I Climbed The WallAlan JacksonWe'll Burn That BridgeBrooks & DunnShe Used To Be MineI SwearJohn Michael MontgomeryTender MomentLee Roy Parnell1992The Tips Of My FingersSteve WarinerDallasAlan JacksonNeon MoonBrooks & DunnLove's Got A Hold On YouAlan JacksonBoot Scootin' BoogieBrooks & Dunn1991SomedayAlan JacksonMy Next Broken HeartBrooks & DunnBrand New ManDon't Rock The JukeboxAlan Jackson1990WantedHere In The Real WorldChasin' That Neon Rainbow1988Fast Movin' TrainRestless HeartThe Bluest Eyes In TexasA Tender LieWheels1987Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right)That Rock Won't Roll1986I'll Still Be Loving You
Top Ten Singles Produced YearSongArtist1986That Rock Won't RollRestless Heart1986I'll Still Be Loving YouRestless Heart1987Why Does It Have To Be (Wrong or Right)Restless Heart1988WheelsRestless Heart1988A Tender LieRestless Heart1988The Bluest Eyes In TexasRestless Heart1988Fast Movin' TrainRestless Heart1990Chasin' That Neon RainbowAlan Jackson1990Here In The Real WorldAlan Jackson1990WantedAlan Jackson1991Don't Rock The JukeboxAlan Jackson1991Brand New ManBrooks & Dunn1991My Next Broken HeartBrooks & Dunn1991SomedayAlan Jackson1992Boot Scootin' BoogieBrooks & Dunn1992Love's Got A Hold On YouAlan Jackson1992Neon MoonBrooks & Dunn1992DallasAlan Jackson1992The Tips Of My FingersSteve Wariner1993Tender MomentLee Roy Parnell1993I SwearJohn Michael Montgomery1993She Used To Be MineBrooks & Dunn1993We'll Burn That BridgeBrooks & Dunn1993Tonight I Climbed The WallAlan Jackson1993Wild OneFaith Hill1994She's Not The Cheatin' KindBrooks & Dunn1994Be My Baby TonightJohn Michael Montgomery1994That Ain't No Way To GoBrooks & Dunn1994Piece Of My HeartFaith Hill1994If You've Got LoveJohn Michael Montgomery1994I'm Holding My OwnLee Roy Parnell1995It Matters To MeFaith Hill1995SoldJohn Michael Montgomery1995You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm GoneBrooks & Dunn1995Little Miss Honky TonkBrooks & Dunn1995A Little Bit Of YouLee Roy Parnell1995I Can Love You Like ThatJohn Michael Montgomery1996HomeAlan Jackson1996Heart's DesireLee Roy Parnell1996Long As I LiveJohn Michael Montgomery1997(This Ain't) No Thinkin' ThingTrace Adkins1997I Left Something Turned On At HomeTrace Adkins2009She Wouldn't Be GoneBlake Shelton2010Hillbilly BoneBlake Shelton feat. Trace Adkins2010All About TonightBlake Shelton2011Who Are You When I'm Not LookingBlake Shelton2011Honey BeeBlake Shelton2011God Gave Me YouBlake Shelton2012Drink On ItBlake Shelton2012OverBlake Shelton2013Boys 'Round HereBlake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies & Friends 2013Mine Would Be YouBlake Shelton2013Sure Be Cool If You DidBlake Shelton2014Doin' What She LikesBlake Shelton2014My EyesBlake Shelton2014Neon LightBlake Shelton2014Helluva LifeFrankie Ballard2015Lonely TonightBlake Shelton feat. Ashley Monroe2015SangriaBlake Shelton2015GonnaBlake Shelton2015Kiss You In The MorningMichael Ray2015Nothin' Like YouDan + Shay2015Young & CrazyFrankie Ballard 2016Came Here To ForgetBlake Shelton2016From The Ground UpDan + Shay 2016I Met A GirlWilliam Michael Morgan2017A Guy With A GirlBlake Shelton2017Think A Little LessMichael Ray2017How Not ToDan + Shay2017Every Time I Hear That SongBlake Shelton2017I'll Name The DogsBlake Shelton2018TequilaDan + Shay2019God's CountryBlake Shelton2019All To MyselfDan + Shay
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