Hunter Hayes Biography

Hunter Easton Hayes is a Breaux Bridge, Louisiana-born American country singer and song writer who is perhaps best known for his opening performances in Taylor Swifts “Speak Now World Tour” and from his hit single “Wanted”. Born on 9 September 1991 to Lynette and Leo Hayes who are of Cajun (Louisiana French), Irish and German descent, he is the only child in his family. He started singing and playing his guitar at a young age, in fact being active in the music industry since 2000.

How rich is Hunter Hayes? A young and talented figure who is among the recent additions to the music industry, Hunter has an estimated net worth of over $4.5 million with major contributors to his wealth being his successful albums and live shows.

Hunter Hayes Net Worth $4.5 Million

Hayes who has been interested in music since his childhood, and can play around 30 musical instruments, with his parents, though not very rich, being always supportive of his musical dream. They moved to Nashville when he was 18, where he completed his high school education before signing to Atlantic Records.

Hayes appeared in talk shows like “Maury”, “Rosie O’Donnell” and many more when he was only four years old, even appearing at a White House party for President Bill Clinton when he was seven, and starring on ‘Americas Most Talented Kids’ when he was 13. He signed to “Universal Music Publishing Group” as a song writer in 2008, then in 2010 he was signed to Atlantic Records which would become his major label. He released his self-titled debut album in 2011 which received positive reviews from critics; the song “Wanted” became a huge commercial success selling more than 3.5 million copies. His second album “Storyline” released in 2014 was also a major success. These were a strong basis for his net worth.

His presence in the music industry has been rewarded with four Grammy Award nominations for “Best New Artist”, “Best Country Solo Performance” and “Best Country Album”, being the youngest to be nominated in all three categories. In 2012, he won a Country Music Association Award as “New Artist of the Year, and has also won three BMI awards. Billboard labelled him as the “Leader of Country Music’s Youth Revolution”. Of course such recognition also helps his net worth to grow.

Along with his hit singles and albums he has also been touring, which has helped in his fame and fortune. He has tours as a supporting artist with many famous names in the music industry which has also helped in his image as well as his net worth. He has toured with Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Ashley Monroe and many other artists. He broke the Guinness world record for the most concerts played in multiple cities in 24 hours, previously held by “The Flaming Lips”.

Regarding his personal life, Hayes claims to be single. He bought his first apartment a few years back close to downtown which gives a beautiful view of the Nashville skyline that he says is both inspiring and awesome. His scandal free career, quiet nature and his habit of carefully talking has added to his fame and prevented giving any wrong impressions to audiences.

Full Name	Hunter Hayes
Date Of Birth	September 9, 1991
Place Of Birth	Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height	1.68 m
Profession	Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Nationality	American
Parents	Leo Hayes, Lynette Hayes, Wanted, I Want Crazy, Invisible, Houston, TX, United States, Indianapolis, IN, United States, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Awards	American Country Awards (Single by a New Artist),Country Music Association Awards (New Artist of the Year), Teen Choice Awards (Choice Male Country Artist), Music Choice Awards, American Country Awards, BMI Awards (Award Winning Song (Top 50)
Record Labels	Atlantic Records Nashville
Albums	“Nothing Like This”, Hunter Hayes (2011), Storyline (2014), The 21 Project (2015)
Music Groups	Universal Music Publishing Group,
Nominations	Grammy Awards, CMT Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards
Movies	The Apostle(1997), Figure It Out (1998), My Dog Skip (2000), Charlie’s War (2003), Bella and the Bulldogs (2016)
TV Shows	Most Wanted Tour (2011), Let’s Be Crazy Tour (2013), We’re Not Invisible Tour (2014), Tattoo (Your Name) Tour (2014), Let’s Be Crazy / Crazier UK Tour (2015), 21 Tour (2015)

Fact
1	Hayes is an American country music singer-songwriter.
2	His parents both have Cajun (French) ancestry. He is also of English, Northern Irish (Scots-Irish), and German descent.
3	Father: Leo. Mother: Lynette.
4	Performed for then-US Vice President Al Gore and the Democratic Party Fundraiser in Washington, D.C. Also released his second CD, Through My Eyes. [2000]
5	Released his first Cajun music recording, which he recorded at the age of four, shortly after his fifth birthday.

Soundtrack

Title	Year	Status	Character
The Best of Me	2014	performer: “Dream Girl”
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards	2014	TV Special performer: “Invisible”
The Apprentice	2013	TV Series performer – 1 episode
Dancing with the Stars	TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2012
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2013 writer – 1 episode, 2013
Todd’s Pop Song Reviews	2013	TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode
American Idol	2012	TV Series writer – 1 episode
Late Show with David Letterman	TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2011 writer – 1 episode, 2011
Footloose	2011	performer: “Almost Paradise”

Actor

Title	Year	Status	Character
Southern Ground Music & Food Festival	2016	TV Movie
Charlie’s War	2003	Montgomery
My Dog Skip	2000	Accordion Boy
The Apostle	1997	Child Accordionist

Self

Title	Year	Status	Character
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	2014-2016	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
Louisiana Rising	2016	TV Movie	Himself
Greatest Hits	2016	TV Series	Himself
Ernie Ball: The Pursuit of Tone	2016	TV Series documentary
Bella and the Bulldogs	2016	TV Series	Himself
Hollywood Game Night	2016	TV Series	Himself – Celebrity Player
Lady Antebellum: Wheels Up Tour	2015	TV Movie	Himself
The Talk	2012-2015	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest / Himself – Musical guest
The View	2015	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards	2015	TV Special	Himself
The 57th Annual Grammy Awards	2015	TV Special	Himself
The 41st Annual People’s Choice Awards	2015	TV Special	Himself
Front and Center	2015	TV Series	Himself
Inside Fame	2014	TV Series documentary
The Insider	2014	TV Series	Himself
Extra	2014	TV Series	Himself
One 2 One	2014	TV Series	Himself
Today	2014	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock	2014	TV Special	Himself
Fuji Rock Festival ’14	2014	TV Movie	Himself
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular	2014	TV Special	Himself
2014 CMT Music Awards	2014	TV Special	Himself
The Best Hit USA	2013-2014	TV Series	Himself
E! News	2014	TV Series	Himself
CMT Hot 20 Countdown	2014	TV Series	Himself
Good Morning America	2012-2014	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest / Himself – Musical guest
Late Show with David Letterman	2011-2014	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
Stagecoach California’s Country Music Festival	2014	TV Special
Entertainment Tonight	2013-2014	TV Series	Himself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show	2013-2014	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest / Himself
E! Live from the Red Carpet	2014	TV Series	Himself
The 56th Annual Grammy Awards	2014	TV Special	Himself – Performer (uncredited)
CMT Artists of the Year	2013	TV Movie	Himself – honoree
CMA Country Christmas	2013	TV Movie	Himself
Big Morning Buzz Live	2012-2013	TV Series	Himself / Himself – Musical Guest
The Country Vibe with Chuck and Becca	2012-2013	TV Series	Himself – Guest
2013 CMT Music Awards	2013	TV Special	Himself
The Apprentice	2013	TV Series	Himself – Performer
Dancing with the Stars	2013	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards	2013	TV Special	Himself
The 55th Annual Grammy Awards	2013	TV Special	Himself – Performer / Nominee
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno	2013	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live: Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night	2012	TV Movie	Himself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon	2011-2012	TV Series	Himself – Musical Guest
CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock	2012	TV Movie	Himself
Sôkai jôhô variety Sukkiri!!	2012	TV Series	Himself
CMT Crossroads	2012	TV Series
Day Jobs	2012	TV Series	Himself
47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards	2012	TV Special	Himself
Kortney & Dave: By Request	2012	TV Series	Himself
CMT Insider	2012	TV Series	Himself
Hunter Hayes Live at the Mod Club	2012	TV Movie	Himself
The 2011 American Country Awards	2011	TV Special	Himself
2011 CMT Music Awards	2011	TV Special	Himself

Won Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2015	People’s Choice Award	People’s Choice Awards, USA	Favorite Male Country Artist
2013	Teen Choice Award	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Male Country Artist

Nominated Awards

Year	Award	Ceremony	Nomination	Movie
2015	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Best Country Solo Performance	For the song “Invisible.”
2014	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Best Country Solo Performance	For the song “I Want Crazy.”
2013	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Best New Artist
2013	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Best Country Album	For the album “Hunter Hayes.”
2013	Grammy	Grammy Awards	Best Country Solo Performance	For the song “Wanted.”
2013	Teen Choice Award	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Country Song	For the song “I Want Crazy”.