hunter hayes

While country phenomenon Hunter Hayes may only be 21 years old, he's making a huge splash on the country music scene. The three-time Grammy nominated musician has just garnered six Academy of Country Music Award nominations, becoming the second-most nominated artist this year, right behind Eric Church.

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes received 6 nominations this morning for the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Congrats from 97.3 the Dawg!

Hunter Hayes didn't take home his first Grammy award in 2013, but the 21-year-old country newcomer still had a great night at the show. In addition to introducing Carrie Underwood's powerhouse performance, Hayes appeared during the commercial breaks in his new spot for Pepsi.

Carrie Underwood sang snippets of both 'Blown Away' and 'Two Black Cadillacs' at the 2013 Grammy Awards -- ultimately delivering one of the most impressive vocal performances of the night.

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes performed his single 'Somebody's Heartbreak' on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno last night!

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes announced this morning on 'The View' that he will perform this Sunday at the 55th annual Grammy Awards!

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes will perform a live stream from the MTV studios tonight at 6:00 PM.

Louisiana will be well represented at the 55th annual Grammy Awards on Feb 10th, live on CBS!

Hunter Hayes recently celebrated his first #1 song for 'Wanted', and has sold almost 3 million copies of his hit song!

Hunter Hayes is back with his second installment of his James Bond inspired ACM vote videos. Check out Hunter's latest video as the "international man of mystery" below.

Miranda Lambert has been announced as one of the performers for the live telecast of the 55th annual Grammy Awards Feb 10 on CBS.

Hunter Hayes and Kacey Musgraves lead the way for the newcomer nominees for the upcoming 48th Annual ACM Awards!

Opelousas native Blair Daly has written hit songs for Rascal Flatts, Kip Moore, Big & Rich, and the Backstreet Boys!

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes will be included on the 55th annual Grammy Nominees CD, out in stores on Jan 22.

Awards season has begun, and with it, a plethora of glitter and glamor from the music, tv, and film industries! Hooray for Hollywood!

Three Grammy nominations and the chart-topping success of his current single, 'Wanted,' aren't enough to satisfy Hunter Hayes. No -- the singer/songwriter/country phenom has soaring, plans and they include learning to fly. Cue that famous R. Kelly song! "I believe I can fly…"

Acadiana's own Hunter Hayes stops by 97.3 the Dawg during the Christmas holidays to talk about his 3 Grammy nominations, missing cajun food, and being on tour with Carrie Underwood!

For many years when he was growing up in south Louisiana, Hunter Hayes would have his parents bring him by the 97.3 The Dawg studios to meet the new up-and-coming artists. You could tell even back then that he had a passion burning inside to be one of those artists one day.

There are plenty of talented artists out there whose music you've never heard. After all, where would your favorite artists be without their record labels? To help undiscovered singers find their way, Hunter Hayes, Wynonna Judd, Craig Morgan and Dustin Lynch have agreed to judge the official Unsigned Only music competition.

Watch the official video for Hunter Hayes' 'Somebody's Heartbreak', which just came out!