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Hunter Hayes to Appear on 'The Voice' Season 4 Finale

Christina Vinson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:00:52 +0000

‘The Voice’ Season 4 finale is Tuesday (June 18), and after months of heated competition, the television show’s next star will be unveiled. Throughout the night, plenty of other superstars will be taking their place onstage, including country crooner Hunter Hayes. The lovable and super talented Hayes will duet with Danielle Bradbury, who is one [...]

Hunter Hayes Debuts 'Encore' at Exclusive Fan Listening Party

Megan Pacella — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:30:00 +0000

On Thursday afternoon (June 6), a select group of Hunter Hayes fans -- or Hayniacs, as they like to be known -- had the opportunity to attend an exclusive listening party for Hayes' new album, 'Encore.' These lucky fans got more than just a first listen of the re-released bonus album. Hayes treated them to more than an hour of interviews and live performances.

Hunter Hayes Makes Outside Crowd at 2013 CMT Awards Go 'Crazy'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:15:15 +0000

Crazy. That's exactly how the crowd reacted to superstar-in-the-making Hunter Hayes when he took the outside stage at the 2013 CMT Awards to perform his uber catchy single 'I Want Crazy.' How could they not go nuts over this talented and adorable country wunderkind who was born to perform?

Hunter Hayes Announces Let's Be Crazy Headlining Tour Dates

Christina Vinson — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:00:13 +0000

Calling all Hayniacs! Hunter Hayes will have lots of chances for an 'encore' on his headlining tour this fall. The 'Wanted' singer has just announced the CMT on Tour: Hunter Hayes Let's Be Crazy Tour.

Hunter Hayes Says 'Encore' Is a 'Second Chance at a First Impression'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 28 May 2013 19:00:26 +0000

Hunter Hayes' debut album has been a success by almost every industry measure. At one point, fans seemed to be scooping it up faster than McDonald's hamburgers. Critics mostly praised the then-20-year-old's songwriting and musicianship, and the three singles helped find him nominated for three Grammys, four ACMs and a dozen or so other honors. But Hayes wasn't quite satisfied, so he's prepared an 'Encore.'

Carrie Underwood Pranks Hunter Hayes at His Last Blown Away Tour Show

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:47:21 +0000

Hot young country newcomer Hunter Hayes got the opportunity of a lifetime when he opened up for superstar Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away Tour this year. He wrapped up his dates with Underwood at a performance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Saturday night (May 18) -- but she wasn't going to let him get away without a proper sendoff, pulling an onstage prank that really got his goat.

Hunter Hayes Insists He'd Make a Terrible Prom Date

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:00:45 +0000

Country cutie Hunter Hayes is the dream date of thousands of high school girls -- who wouldn't love to dance with a tux-clad singer at their high school prom, swaying to the beat of a sappy love song at the envy of all of their friends? Surprisingly, the country star insists that he'd actually make a terrible prom date.

Hunter Hayes Modernizes Separates in Cool Colors and With Sneakers – Get the Look

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:00:28 +0000

Hunter Hayes is emerging with his own unique style. The 'Wanted' singer often pairs sneakers with suits at red carpet events, but it works for him since his take on that trend is young and fresh, and his combinations manage to be youthful without being sloppy. He modernizes the notion of suit-like separates with cool colors and kicks, and you can get his look easily and for around $200.

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 [...]

Hunter Hayes Is Lovestruck in 'I Want Crazy' Video

Christina Vinson — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:00:49 +0000

Country cutie Hunter Hayes just debuted his new 'I Want Crazy' video, and it will make all of his devoted fans just a little more crazy for this up-and-coming star. The video gives a glimpse into the adventurous, fun-loving love that you just can't give up on, complete with firecrackers, pool adventures and a whole lot of Polaroid memories.

Hunter Hayes on Playing Shows Near West, Texas Tragedy: 'Your Heart Is So Heavy'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:45:26 +0000

Last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas was part of a very difficult news week, but country stars like Hunter Hayes are sensitive to the challenges of playing shows in the affected areas immediately afterward. Hayes is opening the Blown Away Tour with Carrie Underw ood, which has three stops scheduled this week and last within three hours of the small town.

Hunter Hayes to Perform With Stevie Wonder on 'Dancing With The Stars'

Dave Wheaton — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:13:39 +0000

Crossover country star Hunter Hayes is making a big push into the mainstream music community lately. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter who plays multiple instruments has successfully moved from being an exclusively country artist to the pop world with his hit 'Wanted'. Now , Hayes will assist Motown legend Stevie Wonder as he provides the dancing music for the couples on ABC's Dancing With The Stars Monday night (4/22).

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!

Hunter Hayes Recalls First Meeting Brad Paisley, Talks 'Outstanding in Our Field'

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:30:43 +0000

Hot rising star Hunter Hayes is on a major roll. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist released his major label debut in 2011, and since then he's scored a big hit with 'Wanted' and won a number of critical accolades. But he was still unsure of himself when superstar Brad Paisley asked him to play guitar on 'Outstanding in Our Field,' a track from the legend's new album, 'Wheelhouse.'

Hunter Hayes New Song is 'I Want Crazy'

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 04:55:09 +0000

Hunter Hayes newest song 'I Want Crazy' is the first song from his yet to be released album. While I was watching Hunter on the Academy of Country Music awards Sunday night, I began wondering "where is Hunter Hayes headed in his young career?" By the sounds on this lead single, Hayes clearly wants to show some maturity and restraint. By not letting his vocals wander in falsetto land, (like he's done in his last three singles.) There are a lot of lyrics that Hunter fits into 3 minutes and 57 seconds. It's a toe tapping, uptempo, begging for a good time song. Check it out.

Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan + Hunter Hayes Join Stevie Wonder to Close Out 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:55:49 +0000

Stevie Wonder closed out the ACM Awards with his classic soul hit ‘Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours,’ turning the end of the 2013 red carpet show into a celebratory country party. Although it was strange to have a non-country artist wrap up the evening, it was definitely awesome. Plus, Wonder was joined by country music [...]

Hunter Hayes Debuts 'I Want Crazy,' Performs 'Sir Duke' With Stevie Wonder at 2013 ACMs

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:38:00 +0000

Superstar-in-the-making Hunter Hayes debuted his new song ‘I Want Crazy’ at the 2013 ACMs on Sunday (April 7), and the knock ‘em dead performance showed everyone why Hayes is going to be around for a long, long time to come. The words ‘Let’s be crazy’ were scribbled across the pick guard of the guitar on which [...]

Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley + Hunter Hayes Perform 'Outstanding in Our Field' at 2013 ACMs

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:46:17 +0000

The 2013 ACM Awards got off to a great start Sunday, with a fantastic performance from three country crooners who are truly 'outstanding in their field' -- Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley and the young Hunter Hayes lit up the MGM arena, performing the 'Wheelhouse' star's new song, 'Outstanding in Our Field.'

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 [...]