Hunter Hayes

This article is about the artist. For the album, see Hunter Hayes (album).

Hunter Hayes
Hayes performing in Memphis, TN in August 2019
Hayes performing in Memphis, TN in August 2019
Background information
Birth nameHunter Easton Hayes
Born (1991-09-09) September 9, 1991 (age 33)
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • multi-instrumentalist
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • piano
  • accordion
Years active1993–present
Labels
Websitehunterhayes.com

Hunter Easton Hayes (born September 9, 1991)[1] is an American multi-genre singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is proficient at more than 30 instruments.[2]

Hayes released his self-titled debut album in 2011.[3] It reached number seven on the Billboard 200 and number one on the Top Country Albums, and sold over 1.1 million copies. Its most successful single, "Wanted", sold over 3.5 million copies and made Hayes the youngest male act to ever top the Billboard Hot Country Songs.

Hayes' commercial success and his talent both as a songwriter and instrumentalist prompted Billboard to call him the leader of "Country Music's Youth Revolution" in 2014.[4] He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards including Best New Artist, and won the 2012 CMA Award for New Artist of the Year and three BMI Awards.

  1. ^ Dan Harr (September 14, 2011). "Hunter Hayes Celebrates His 20th Birthday at House of Blues". Music News Nashville. Archived from the original on November 10, 2011. Retrieved September 14, 2011.
  2. ^ Deborah Evans Price (May 6, 2014). "Hunter Hayes Leads Country's Youth Revolution, Without a Pickup Truck or Beer in Sight". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2014.
  3. ^ Hensel, Amanda (August 24, 2011). "Hunter Hayes Sets Release Date for Debut Album". Taste of Country. Retrieved November 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Hunter Hayes Leads Country's Youth Revolution, Without a Pickup Truck or Beer in Sight". Billboard. May 6, 2014.