Hunter Hayes
Oct 8, 2012
Among the many extraordinary things about Hunter Hayes, the multi-talented musician, writer, producer and performer, perhaps what is most astonishing is that in truth, he's just getting started. Already, he has accomplishments beyond most musicians wildest dreams: Singing "Jambalaya" with Hank Williams Jr. in front of 200,000 people (15 million YouTube views) at the age of four; appearing with Robert Duvall (who gave Hunter his first guitar) in "The Apostle" at the age of six; playing with Johnny and June Cash, and Charlie Daniels at a BBQ; performing for a US President and many more. Those experiences are simply the natural result of Hunter's natural talent, one that's been there from the beginning as though a gift from God, and one that he's always conscious to be in service to.
Having moved to Nashville three years ago, Hunter was quickly signed to Universal Music Publishing Group where he has co-written songs for Rascal Flatts and Montgomery Gentry. At the same time, he was introduced to Atlantic Records' Chairman/CEO and music visionary Craig Kallman, who he signed with at Atlantic Records.
The debut single from the album was "Storm Warning", released to radio on May 16th. Hayes' debut, self-titled album, Hunter Hayes, was released on October 11th. Hunter co-wrote on every song, played every instrument found on the album and along with Dann Huff, Hunter also co-produced the album. "Wanted", the second single, was released to radio on March 5th. On July 24th, Hunter appeared on the CBS show, The Talk, where he was then given an RIAA Gold Certification plaque for "Wanted". Just shy of two months since "Wanted" went gold, the song was certified Platinum by RIAA on August 23rd."Wanted" is Hayes' first No. 1 single, with Wanted hitting the No.1 spot on Billboard Country Charts, Hunter broke a record (by a full 3 months and 1 week) and became the youngest solo male act to top the Hot Country Songs originally set in 1973 by Johnny Rodriguez.
Since 2011, Hunter has released his debut album, toured with superstars Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts, sold out nearly every date on his first ever headlining "Most Wanted" tour, made his national network television debut on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman, performed on Good Morning America and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, made his Grand Ole Opry debut, been named a final nominee for the 2012 Academy of Country Music "New Artist of the Year" Award, and most recently announced plans to tour with Carrie Underwood on her 2012 "Blown Away" tour.
Hayes is currently the opening act on 50+ dates for Carrie Underwood's Blown Away Tour in support of his album.