Hunter Hayes

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

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

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

Hayes released his self-titled debut album in 2011. 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. 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.

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