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

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:01:42 +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!

10 Of The Youngest Country Artists To Have Number One Hits

Eric Cornish — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:55:18 +0000

Every few years, a crop of new artists hit country music that make a big impact. Sometimes those artists are very young with lots of talent. Stars like Hunter Hayes and Taylor Swift got started at a very young age and it paid off in number one hits. Here's a list of some of the youngest stars to ever claim a number one country hit!

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

Christina Vinson — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:55:49 +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 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 and Selena Gomez: Music's Next Power Couple?

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:39:27 +0000

Is Hunter Hayes, one of country music's cutest, most talented and most eligible bachelors, about to come off the market? Could be, as it's being said that he and singer/actress Selena Gomez -- who recently ended her very public two-year romance with Justin Bieber -- were seen flirting and even exchanged digits.

Hunter Hayes Feels 'Like Part of the Family' After Six ACM Nominations

Christina Vinson — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 22:53:55 +0000

While country phenomenon Hunter Hayes may only be 21 years old, he's making a huge splash on the country music scene. The three-time Grammy nominated musician has just garnered six Academy of Country Music Award nominations, becoming the second-most nominated artist this year, right behind Eric Church.

Hunter Hayes Takes Center Stage in New Pepsi Commercial

Megan Pacella — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 03:28:38 +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 Promises New Album Will Be 'Whole-Hearted'

Megan Pacella — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:11:58 +0000

Since Hunter Hayes' self-titled debut album has been so successful, his group of devoted followers (the Hayniacs) have been dying to hear some new tunes. Rest assured, the singer promises that there will be another album, but he's going to take time to make it completely genuine.

Hunter Hayes Hopes Playing James Bond Will Get Him More 2013 ACMs Votes

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:00:47 +0000

Country newcomers are both clever and creative in their efforts to get fans to vote for them for those precious and all-important Academy of Country Music Awards. Singer Hunter Hayes, who also nabbed a Grammy nomination, adopted an infinitely stylish way to encourage fans to pony up more ACM votes: he offered up his best impression of James Bond.

Hunter Hayes Is Learning to Fly

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:00:01 +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 fly…” Only Hayes doesn’t just “believe” that he can fly. He is doing [...]

What Was The Best Country Song Of 2012?

Eric Cornish — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:41:33 +0000

As we approach the end of the year, we’ll be compiling your favorite songs from the entire year. We have a ton of requests from your calls and Dashboard DJ, so we want to add your vote before we finalize the list. So far, songs like Zac Brown Band’s ‘No Hurry’ and ‘Wanted’ by Hunter [...]

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

Megan Pacella — Fri, 14 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 [...]

Hunter Hayes Celebrates His Loyal Fans in 'Somebody's Heartbreak' Video

Megan Pacella — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:00:02 +0000

If you’re a Hunter Hayes Hayniac, then you’re definitely going to love the young country star’s newest music video. Hayes’ clip for ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’ is so fan-centric that you might even spot yourself in it! Some music videos are all about telling a story — but the clip for three-time Grammy-nominated Hayes’ hit some ‘Somebody’s [...]

Hunter Hayes Sings the Nominations for Pop Vocal Album at 2012 Grammy Nominations Concert

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 03:46:33 +0000

Fast-rising star Hunter Hayes threw an interesting twist on announcing the nominees for Pop Vocal Album at Wednesday night's (Dec. 5) Grammy Nominations Concert, which broadcast live from Nashville. Instead of reading them from a list, the enterprising singer-songwriter sang a snippet of each nominated song.

Hunter Hayes Joins Growing List of Grammy Nominations Concert Performers

Cory Stromblad — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:30:39 +0000

Hunter Hayes has been added to the list of performers for this year’s ‘The Grammy Nominations Concert LIVE — Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night,’ the televised music event that kicks off the Grammy Awards voting season. The Band Perry and Dierks Bentley have also landed performance spots on the primetime television special, joining forces to [...]

Hunter Hayes Admits to Being Intimidated by Carrie Underwood

Megan Pacella — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 00:00:10 +0000

Hunter Hayes just happens to have one of the most coveted jobs a hot, 21-year-old country singer could have: opening for Carrie Underwood on her 2012 Blown Away Tour. Hayes should be feeling so confident that he's strutting his stuff back stage, but he recently dished to MTV that Underwood actually makes him nervous.