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Hunter Hayes is ‘Wanted’ by Fans During ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’ Special

Hunter Hayes may be a country music newcomer, but the emerging superstar was definitely desired -- err, 'wanted' -- by the crowd during his performance on tonight's 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock' special, performing 'Wanted' with just a piano and a sea of adoring fans.

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Hunter Hayes – September 2012 Country Music Birthdays

Hunter Hayes capped off a big year in 2012 that included the release of his major label debut and his first Top 5 hit by celebrating his 21st birthday on Sept. 9. We're not sure if the Louisiana-born singer partied in

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Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes
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Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes React to 2012 CMA Awards Nominations

Blake Shelton is pretty used to being nominated for big awards, but that doesn't mean he's not ecstatic to receive more nods at the CMAs this year. The 'God Gave Me You' hitmaker has racked up four new nominations in 2012. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Hunter Hayes is enjoying the first CMA nomination -- and he's eternally grateful.

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Hunter Hayes Scores First Platinum-Selling Single With ‘Wanted’

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).

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Next Country Television Star? – Readers Poll

Reba McEntire is set to return to the small screen this fall with her new show 'Malibu Country,' and it was just announced that Miranda Lambert has landed a producing gig for an NBC show about a family of private investigators, inspired by her childhood. Billy Ray Cyrus is another star with television popularity in years past. Who should be country music's next TV star? 

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Hunter Hayes Reveals Which Instrument He Fears

Hunter Hayes may have played every single instrument on his self-titled debut, but that doesn't mean that he is able to take command of every instrument in existence. He admitted to having a fear of the fiddle. The fiddle? Really?

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Country’s Biggest Stars Jump Aboard Little Big Town’s ‘Pontoon’ in Funny Viral Video

It's not uncommon for the hottest songs on radio to become viral YouTube sensations with the fans, but it's not every day that a village of superstars jump on board a song and create their own tribute to it. Many of the biggest names in country music -- including Luke Bryan, Darius Rucker, Sara Evans and the ladies of Pistol Annies -- have come together in a hilarious viral video for Little Big Town's summer smash anthem, 'Pontoon.'

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Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Taylor Swift, Eric Church, Brad Paisley
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Best Singer-Songwriter in Country Music? – Readers Poll

A few of country's biggest stars do double duty, writing their own songs in addition to selling out venues across America for their vocal talents. It's not as common as you'd think, though -- especially in country music. Most artists may have one or two of his or her own cuts on a new album, but the majority will come from top songwriters in Nashville. Of the artists known for writing most of their music, who is the best singer-songwriter?

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Hunter Hayes – Then and Now

The adorable flashback picture shown here is from Hunter Hayes' debut album, released in 2000 when he was just a nine-year-old with an innocent grin. The child phenom still has that unassuming smile, but today he is one of the most exciting young country stars in Nashville. Quite a bit has changed since he first walked on to the scene -- his hair is even darker. But he's still seen regularly holding a musical instrument of some sort. 

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Hunter Hayes, Lady Antebellum Win at 2012 Teen Choice Awards

Hunter Hayes and Lady Antebellum both snagged a sweet surfboard award at last night's (June 22) 2012 Teen Choice Awards. Hayes was honored as the year's Choice Male Country Artist and Lady Antebellum took the award for Choice Country Group.

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