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

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:47:21 +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.

Watch the New Hunter Hayes 'I Want Crazy' Video

David Drew — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:32:41 +0000

Hunter Hayes is on a roll with back to back hits Wanted and Somebody’s Heartbreak. He goes for his third hit in a row with I Want Crazy. Hunter just released the video for his new single and it appears he’s missing his sweetheart. Enjoy the video, do you think this will be another hit [...]

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

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:49:43 +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, 'I Want Crazy' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:10:52 +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.

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 01:46:17 +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 — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 19:30:44 +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 Says His 'Mrs. Right' Will Need to Be Patient

Billy Dukes — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:06:41 +0000

Hunter Hayes kicked off 2013 with a performance at the Grammys and an eye-popping six ACM nominations. The 'Somebody's Heartbreak' singer also expects to have new music for fans this year, and he'll play the first-ever Taste of Country Music Festival this June. As for true romance? Well, he's still searching.

Hunter Hayes and Selena Gomez: Music's Next Power Couple?

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:19:27 +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 Intros Carrie Underwood's Impressive 2013 Grammys Double Performance

Sterling Whitaker — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 04:19:19 +0000

Carrie Underwood sang snippets of both ‘Blown Away’ and ‘Two Black Cadillacs’ at the 2013 Grammy Awards — ultimately delivering one of the most impressive vocal performances of the night. Rising star Hunter Hayes introduced his tourmate by singing a piece of his hit ‘Wanted’ before Underwood presented a stripped-down acoustic version of ‘Blown Away,’ [...]

Hunter Hayes Promises New Album Will Be 'Whole-Hearted'

Megan Pacella — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:40:58 +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' 'Wanted' Certified Double-Platinum

Megan Pacella — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:40:46 +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 [...]

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

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:30:47 +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 — 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 fly…” Only Hayes doesn’t just “believe” that he can fly. He is doing [...]

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

Megan Pacella — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:10:02 +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 [...]