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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 to Premiere Brand New Single 'I Want Crazy' at 2013 ACM Awards

Megan Pacella — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:30:44 +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 and Selena Gomez: Music's Next Power Couple?

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 12:39:27 +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.

ACM Nominations Announced – Eric Church and Hunter Hayes Lead the Way

Danny Merrell — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:46:31 +0000

Wednesday morning the nominations for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards were announced. Eric Church led the way with a total of 7 nominations including a nod for male vocalist of the year and single and song of the year with 'Springsteen'.

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' 'Wanted' Certified Double-Platinum

Megan Pacella — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 20:00:46 +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 [...]

Newcomer Awards Nominees Announced for 2013 ACMs

Megan Pacella — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:00:28 +0000

Do you have a favorite newcomer to the country music scene? If so, now is your chance to vote for your favorite new artist. The Academy of Country Music and Great American Country announced that voting for the categories of New Female Vocalist, New Male Vocalist and New Vocal Duo or Group for the Academy of Country Music Awards will open on Monday, Jan. 21.

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 [...]

2012 CMA Awards Best Dressed Pictures

Taste of Country Staff — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 11:44:45 +0000

The best dressed stars at the 2012 CMA Awards took chances, but didn't stray too far from the colorful gowns and classic suits one expects on country music's biggest night. We liked that. Only one man makes the list of clean outfits -- a testament to the many beautiful females that had flashes popping. Scroll down to see the best of the best dressed from the 2012 CMAs.

Sarah Darling + Hunter Hayes Battle on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 17:36:58 +0000

Hunter Hayes and his latest song ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’ are going for win number 6 on today’s Country clash. The challenger today will be Sarah Darling with ‘Home to Me’. Here’s ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’ by Hunter Hayes Here’s Sarah Darling with ‘Home to Me’

Hunter Hayes and Jana Kramer Face off on Today's Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 17:40:27 +0000

Hunter Hayes and Jana Kramer are two rising country stars who have found some great recent success, they are also friends, but all is fair when it comes to the Country Clash.

The new songs from both artists battle today as Hayes goes for his 5th straight win.

Hunter Hayes Wins Again, Faces Love and Theft [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:30:21 +0000

Hunter Hayes and his new song 'Somebody's Heartbreak' is now going for win number four after defeating Thompson Square in yesterday's Country Clash.

Today, Hayes will take on the latest from Love & Theft.

Hunter Hayes Takes Clash Again, Now Faces Thompson Square [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:22:37 +0000

Only one vote separated Hunter Hayes from Brantley Gilbert in yesterday's Country Clash, but that slight margin of victory is enough to send Hayes to his 2nd straight win.

Today, he'll be facing the new song from Thompson Square.

Brantley Gilbert Battles Against Hunter Hayes on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:35:31 +0000

Congratulations to Hunter Hayes, our newest champion of the KICKS 105 Country Clash as his new song 'Somebody's Heartbreak' defeated 'Only God Could Love You More' by Jerrod Niemann in yesterday's battle.

Today, Hayes takes on the latest from Brantley Gilbert

Hunter Hayes + Jerrod Niemann Tangle on Today's Country Clash [AUDIO/POLL]

Danny Merrell — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:57:58 +0000

The KICKS 105 Country Clash is back with two new challengers. Today, ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’ by Hunter Hayes will go up against ‘Only God Could Love You More’ by Jerrod Niemann. Here’s ‘Somebody’s Heartbreak’ by Hunter Hayes Here’s ‘Only God Could Love You More’ by Jerrod Niemann

Hunter Hayes Gets What He 'Wanted' With First No. 1 Single

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:00:50 +0000

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.’ Hayes co-wrote the tune, along with Troy Verges, so he is basking in the double joy of [...]

Hunter Hayes Scores First Platinum-Selling Single With 'Wanted'

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 14:00:35 +0000

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).