hunter hayes

On Thursday afternoon (June 6), a select group of Hunter Hayes fans -- or Hayniacs, as they like to be known -- had the opportunity to attend an exclusive listening party for Hayes' new album, 'Encore.' These lucky fans got more than just a first listen of the re-released bonus album. Hayes treated them to more than an hour of interviews and live performances.

Crazy. That's exactly how the crowd reacted to superstar-in-the-making Hunter Hayes when he took the outside stage at the 2013 CMT Awards to perform his uber catchy single 'I Want Crazy.' How could they not go nuts over this talented and adorable country wunderkind who was born to perform?

It is coming up on us really fast! The three day Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain will be pumping out country music star power for all June 13-15, 2013.

There are many that are asking this question.  Where the heck IS Hunter Mountain?  It sounds like it's a day trip from the Albany area!

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.

A few years ago, when Rascal Flatts released 'Summer Nights,' we introduced a dance called 'Summer Nights.' Now, with the fun release of Hunter Hayes' 'I Want Crazy,' the dance is making a comeback!

Fans everywhere are looking forward to the 2013 CMT Music Awards, which are coming up in June. The first country music awards show to let fans vote for their favorites, the yearly event also features live performances by some of country's biggest artists -- and this year is no exception.

By the time the Taste of Country Music Festival rolls around Hunter Hayes could be the biggest star on the line up. Hunter has been tearing up the Country charts with "Wanted", "Somebody's Heartbreak" and "Storm Warning". His latest release "I Want Crazy" is sure to make waves too.

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 Underwood, which has three stops scheduled this week and last within three hours of the small town.

Hunter Hayes has landed a fashion-leaning feature in the pages of the May issue of Esquire, which lands April 23. The stylish singer, dressed in a pricy leather jacket and other snazzy threads, revealed where his comfort zone is and the two things that factor into every song he writes. Both are decidedly country, too!

Hunter Hayes did a great job on the ACM Awards last night. He is definitely a rising force in country music and really reminds me a lot of a young Keith Urban.

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.