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First 2013 CMT Music Awards Performers Announced

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 13 May 2013 14:57:26 +0000

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country’s biggest artists — and this year is no exception. Luke Bryan is certainly having [...]

Country Stars Celebrate Mother's Day!

Pistol Annie — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:38:38 +0000

Better believe it that celebrities celebrate Mother's Day, too! Whether they are celebrating their mom, their mom's mom, or even themselves, check out what some of our favorite artists posted today on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to publicly recognize the holiday!

Hunter Hayes Performing With Stevie Wonder on 'Dancing With the Stars' Monday

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:01:42 +0000

Hot country star Hunter Hayes is making a habit out of performing with legends. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist joined in an all-star jam with Blake Shelton and Stevie Wonder to close out the recent ACM awards, and now he'll join Wonder again on Monday night (April 22) for a duet on 'Dancing With the Stars.'

Hunter Hayes Reveals His Comfort Zone and Two Things That Factor Into Every Song

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:16:42 +0000

Hunter Hayes has landed a fashion-leaning feature in the pages of the May issue of Esquire, which lands April 23. The stylish singer, dressed in a pricy leather jacket and other snazzy threads, revealed where his comfort zone is and the two things that factor into every song he writes. Both are decidedly country, too!

Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery Release New Songs [AUDIO]

Tad Pole — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:40:37 +0000

If April Showers bring May flowers, then April Award Shows bring us new music. Following the ACM Awards on Sunday, 3 country artists released new songs, not counting the one Luke Bryan released during the show. Check out new tunes from Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery. Give them a listen and tell us which one you like best.

Hunter Hayes, 'I Want Crazy' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:00:52 +0000

In his new song 'I Want Crazy.' Hunter Hayes doesn't soar like Ronnie Dunn or croon like Chris Young. His vocal performance is an exercise in diction -- and memory. Simply put, he packs a ton of words into a tight space without straining or slurring one idea into another. It's not easy.

Hunter Hayes to Premiere Brand New Single 'I Want Crazy' at 2013 ACM Awards

Megan Pacella — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:30:44 +0000

If you’ve been hankering for some new tunes from Hunter Hayes, the wait is almost over. During the 2013 ACM Awards on April 7, the rising country music star has promised to premiere a brand new single for viewers. Hayes will belt out his next single, ‘I Want Crazy,’ onstage for thousands of viewers and [...]

Hunter Hayes Opens Up About His Love Life Being Tabloid Fodder, Hints at Celeb Crush

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:21:01 +0000

With superstardom comes tabloid interest -- especially in your love life, which Hunter Hayes is learning the hard way. The singer, who is only recently settling into superfame, has been the subject of some interesting dating rumors over the past few months, which came as a surprise to him.

Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, Brantley Gilbert + More Announced as ACM Awards Performers

Christina Vinson — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:50:39 +0000

The country music party of the year just got a little more star-studded with the announcement of additional ACM Awards performers. With some of the biggest names in country music have already been announced for this highly-anticipated event, Hunter Hayes, Dierks Bentley, and Brantley Gilbert are the icing on the cake.

Hunter Hayes On Love and Romance

Matt Herkimer — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:56:15 +0000

Hunter Hayes may look 15 but he's actually 21 years old and like most men his age he thinks of love and romance and finding that perfect girl someday. With two mega hits on his resume already--"Wanted" and "Somebody's Heartbreak"--the Taste of Country Music Festival star recently sat down with "Seventeen" magazine and described the kind of young lady he's be interested in meeting.

Hayniacs Show Love for Hunter Hayes on Valentine's Day

Billy Dukes — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 16:44:50 +0000

Dozens of Hunter Hayes fans created homemade Valentine's Day cards for the 'Somebody's Heartbreak' singer, competing to win a phone call from the heartthrob on February 14. One entry stood above the rest in effort both and creativity, and a lucky girl in Las Vegas is about to have a very, very good day.

Hunter Hayes Takes Center Stage in New Pepsi Commercial

Megan Pacella — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:28:38 +0000

Hunter Hayes didn't take home his first Grammy award in 2013, but the 21-year-old country newcomer still had a great night at the show. In addition to introducing Carrie Underwood's powerhouse performance, Hayes appeared during the commercial breaks in his new spot for Pepsi.

Hunter Hayes Brings 'Somebody's Heartbreak' to 'The Tonight Show'

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:56:46 +0000

Three-time Grammy nominee Hunter Hayes performed his latest single ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’ on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ on Thursday (Feb. 7) looking as poised, polished and cute as ever. The singer, who enjoyed breakout success in 2012 on the back of his smash hit ‘Wanted,’ delivered an easy, breezy rendition of the lovelorn song. [...]

Hunter Hayes' 'Wanted' Certified Double-Platinum

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:00:46 +0000

It’s official: Hunter Hayes‘ hit song ‘Wanted’ has sold more than 2 million copies, making it double-Platinum. Looks like it’s going to be a good year for Mr. Hayes! In addition to his new metal status, Hayes recently found out — while playing the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville — that his self-titled debut album [...]

2013 Taste of Country Music Festival Lineup Profile: Hunter Hayes

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:00:13 +0000

Fast-rising country star Hunter Hayes may be the most 'wanted' man at the Taste of Country Music Festival this June. Just 21 years old, Hayes is on top of the world right now, having just scored his first No. 1 hit with his recent single, 'Wanted.'

Announcing the Inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain

Taste of Country Staff — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 14:58:09 +0000

Over a dozen of country music's biggest stars will call Hunter Mountain home for three days this June. The inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival is three days of music and camping in the Catskill Mountains of New York, with Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins and Hunter Hayes among the first confirmed acts.

Taylor Swift, Hunter Hayes Earn Slots on 2013 Grammy Album

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:30:56 +0000

Taylor Swift and Hunter Hayes are two country stars who have truly earned coveted slots on the upcoming '2013 Grammy Nominees' album, a 22-song collection that features the most critically-acclaimed songs of the year from some of music's biggest names.

Hunter Hayes Is Learning to Fly

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:00:01 +0000

Three Grammy nominations and the chart-topping success of his current single, ‘Wanted,’ aren’t enough to satisfy Hunter Hayes. No — the singer/songwriter/country phenom has soaring, plans and they include learning to fly. Cue that famous R. Kelly song! “I believe I can flyâ€¦” Only Hayes doesn’t just “believe” that he can fly. He is doing [...]

Hunter Hayes, Wynonna Judd + More to Judge Music Competition for Unsigned Hopefuls

Megan Pacella — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:30:36 +0000

There are plenty of talented artists out there whose music you've never heard. After all, where would your favorite artists be without their record labels? To help undiscovered singers find their way, Hunter Hayes, Wynonna Judd, Craig Morgan and Dustin Lynch have agreed to judge the official Unsigned Only music competition.

Hunter Hayes Gifts Himself to Celebrate Chart-Topping Single, 'Wanted'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:00:31 +0000

Having the first chart-topping single of your career is a very big deal. Having that song top the charts for two weeks is even a bigger deal, as Hunter Hayes experienced earlier this year with his hit song, ‘Wanted.’ Since hitting No. 1 with the tune, Hayes has also picked up multiple awards, including the [...]