Hunter Hayes
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Martina McBride, Jake Owen + Hunter Hayes Added to CMA Music Fest Lineup
Anyone who lives within 50 miles of Nashville knows that the country music hub is about to get a fan infusion on June 7 when the biggest stars descend upon Music City for the CMA Music Festival. As that summer date quickly approaches, the Country Music Association continues to announce new names slated to bring their sound to the Tennessee Titans' LP Field.
Jason Merritt, Getty Images Hunter Hayes Says Past Twelve Months of Life and Career Have Been ‘Like a Movie’
Hunter Hayes has spent his entire life waiting for his shot at stardom. Now that it's finally here, he says it's hard to wrap his mind around.
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Win an Electric Guitar Signed by Hunter Hayes
It'd be an understatement to say that Hunter Hayes had a pretty good year in 2011. There was the Taylor Swift tour, a Top 20 hit with 'Storm Warning,' a critically acclaimed debut album and then the Rascal Flatts tour. But the icing on the cake is being nominated for the ACM New Artist of the Year award in 2012. The 20-year-old is celebrating, but not settling. While Hayes continues headlining the Most Wanted Tour, Taste of Country is giving you a chance win an electric guitar autographed by the country sensation.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Hunter Hayes, ‘Wanted’ – Lyrics Uncovered
The lyrics to Hunter Hayes' new single 'Wanted' were poured straight from the singer's heart onto paper -- with a little help from Troy Verges. The emotional power-ballad has quickly become a fan favorite in Hayes' live show, as well as a standout track on his self-titled debut album.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images / YouTube Cute Kittens Want You to Vote for Hunter Hayes as 2012 ACM Awards New Artist of the Year
Hunter Hayes wants to win the 2012 ACM Awards New Artist of the Year honor so bad that the singer and his digital promotion team recruited a quartet of super cute kittens to aid him in his quest and to emotionally blackmail you into voting. They're preying on your inability to ignore rampant cuteness.
Rick Diamond (2) / Ethan Miller, Getty Images 2012 ACM Award for New Artist of the Year – Who Will Win?
Unlike almost every other award at the 2012 ACM Awards, fans can help decide the winner of the New Artist of the Year Award. That means it's not just a matter of who had the best 2011, but who can rally their fans to vote.
Rick Diamond (2) / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Who Will Win the ACM Award for New Artist of the Year? – Readers Poll
The list of nominees has dwindled to three. Three of country music's fastest rising stars will compete for fan votes to grab the New Artist of the Year trophy at the 2012 ACM Awards. The official poll opens on March 19, but who wants to wait another three weeks to support Scotty McCreery, Hunter Hayes or Brantley Gilbert?
Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Hunter Hayes, ‘Wanted’ – Song Review
Hunter Hayes' 'Wanted' is a powerful pop-country ballad that in less than four minutes shows why the young singer belonged on the Rascal Flatts tour this winter. It's a song that's perfect for the trio's audience -- and luckily, they've got a really big audience.
Jason Kempin / Frazer Harrison / Rick Diamond, Getty Images Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes + Scotty McCreery Named 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year Nominees
The field of eight ACM New Artist of the Year nominees has been trimmed to three. Fans decided that Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery were the most deserving in a fan-voted poll through GAC-TV.
Michael Loccisano / Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Daily Roundup: Tim McGraw, Hunter Hayes + More
Tim McGraw's new album, 'Emotional Traffic,' was big news in more ways than one today. Today's roundup offers a chance to win a copy of the release, as well as a link to win a flyaway to see Ronnie Dunn. Hunter Hayes made a special TV appearance, Kellie Pickler also released a new album and Taylor Swift was spotted overseas -- but what was she doing there?
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Cute Kids Singing Country Songs May 21, 2012
Taylor Swift Sends Flowers, Calls Fallen Soldier's Family May 21, 2012
Country Radio Hall of Famer Rusty Walker Dead at 59 May 21, 2012
Toby Keith to Co-Host the 2012 CMT Music Awards Alongside Kristen Bell May 21, 2012
Tim McGraw Signs Recording Contract With Big Machine Records May 21, 2012
Carrie Underwood Recalls Growing Up With Robin Gibb and the Bee Gees May 21, 2012
Luke Bryan vs. Lee Brice – The Showdown May 21, 2012
Jason Aldean Invites Ludacris Onstage During Sold Out Atlanta Show May 21, 2012
Loretta Lynn Under Fire for Age Discrepancy May 21, 2012
Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum + More Nominated for 2012 Teen Choice Awards May 21, 2012
John Rich, Big and Rich Set to Headline St. Jude Children's Hospital Concert May 21, 2012
Carrie Underwood Survives Wind Tunnel in Performing 'Blown Away' at the Billboard Music Awards May 21, 2012
Taylor Swift Awarded Woman of the Year at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards May 21, 2012
The Cadillac Black Release Debut Album, Hit the Road With Dierks Bentley May 21, 2012
David Nail Reflects on 'The Sound of a Million Dreams' in New Video May 20, 2012
Actor Ed Helms Dishes on Upcoming Bluegrass Album May 20, 2012
What Music Video Is This Picture From? May 20, 2012
Gwen Sebastian, 'Met Him in a Motel Room' – Song Review May 20, 2012
Gloriana Dish on Their First Kisses May 20, 2012
