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Country duo Thompson Square needed every vote to get past Craig Campbell on the Showdown yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio. A strong push at the end proved to be the difference for their new single 'If I Didn't Have You.' Today, the ballad will face off against 'Somebody's Heartbreak' by Hunter Hayes. It's a match-up of reigning ACM and CMA New Artists of the Year.  Read Mo

With one more win, Jerrod Niemann will put his new song 'Only God Could Love You More' into the Showdown Hall of Fame. The ballad has topped singles by Thompson Square, Jason Aldean and Montgomery Gentry in recent days. Today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, Niemann fans will have to out-duel fans of the 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year.

Hunter Hayes in nominated in the New Artist of the Year category at the 2012 CMA Awards -- a huge deal for a kid who's only 21. He'll even get a chance to perform, which he admitted he is a terrifying prospect. Taking the stage in front of country legends, the men and women he's idolized for years... "There's a lot of fear," Hayes tells Taste of Country Nights host Jeremy Robinson.  Read

Do you "want" more Hunter Hayes in your life? Well, if the answer to that question is a resounding "yes," then you are about to do a happy dance, because the young singer will release a five-song, live EP via iTunes on Tuesday (Oct. 16). Better yet, 'Hunter Hayes: Live' will be available for the extremely affordable price of $3.99.

There is something oh so sweet about experiencing the very first No. 1 single of your career as an artist. This week, the honor goes to Hunter Hayes, who tops the charts with only his second single, 'Wanted.'

Blake Shelton is pretty used to being nominated for big awards, but that doesn’t mean he’s not ecstatic to receive more nods at the CMAs this year. The ‘God Gave Me You’ hitmaker has racked up four new nominations in 2012. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Hunter Hayes is enjoying the first CMA nomination — and he’s eternally grateful.

Hunter Hayes is not only celebrating his very first Top 5 hit single this week with ‘Wanted,’ but he is also basking in the joy of having his very first platinum-selling single with the same song. ‘Wanted’ has officially sold over one million copies, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

This week's New Music Monday may have an unfair advantage with 2 on 1.  Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw debuted a new duet on the ACM Awards last night.  And we're putting up newcomer, Hunter Hayes up against them.  WOW!  What a disadvantage.  Give them a listen and vote for your favorite at the bottom.  The winner gets featured during today's Drive at 5.

The field of eight ACM New Artist of the Year nominees has been trimmed to three. Fans decided that Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery were the most deserving in a fan-voted poll through GAC-TV.

It's time for another New Music Monday segment.  This week's offering comes from Hunter Hayes and Lee Brice.  Hunter is a mere 20 years old, but has already accomplished more than many.  Hunter has quite the bio, appearing on stage with Johnny and June, touring with Taylor Swift and Hank Jr.  He's even been  in a movie with Robert Duvall.  Lee Brice on the other hand has fought and clawed his way

The 'Footloose' movie remake is full of country music, sort of.  Blake Shelton remade the hit Kenny Loggins tune with country flair.  Now Hunter Hayes and Victoria Justice team up for 'Almost Paradise.'  Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich and Zac Brown also have songs that will be included on the movie soundtrack available Tuesday September 27th.  The movie starring, Dancing With the Stars pro and co