Hunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes is a multi-instrumentalist whose career spans platinum-selling albums, numerous awards, and tours with major artists, demonstrating sustained success in the music industry. After signing with Atlantic Records Nashville in 2011, Hunter Hayes released his self-titled debut album, which ascended to number one on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and number seven on the Billboard 200, ultimately selling over 1.1 million copies. His international hit single, ‘Wanted,’ achieved over 3.5 million sales, making him the youngest male artist to top the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Early in his career, Hayes performed for President Bill Clinton in 1998.

His prolific output continued with the release of the EP and album ‘The 21 Project’ in 2015. Hayes delivered an innovative performance featuring holograms on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2016, showcasing his forward-thinking approach to live entertainment. Hayes maintained a prominent presence on the global festival circuit, performing at the C2C: Country to Country festival in both 2017 and 2019. In 2019, he released the single ‘Heartbreak,’ followed by ‘Wild Blue (Part I),’ the initial installment of a three-part album series.

Further expanding his reach, Hayes garnered national attention as ‘Astronaut’ on the hit competition series, ‘The Masked Singer,’ in 2020. Continuing his creative journey, Hayes released ‘Wild Blue Complete’ in 2021, bringing his innovative ‘Wild Blue’ series to its culmination. He followed this with his latest album, ‘Red Sky,’ released in 2023, which further showcased his evolving artistry. A consummate multi-instrumentalist, Hayes is proficient in over 30 instruments, a remarkable skill that underpins his dynamic live performances and extensive, acclaimed studio work, cementing his status as a versatile and enduring force in music.