Hunter Hayes’ Musical Journey: From ‘Wanted’ To ‘Evergreen’

Back in 2011 my twin sister heard the world premiere of “Storm Warning” on nation radio, ran to observe the music video, and promptly launched me to Hunter Hayes’s music. It was thrilling to see an artist play each single instrument on his debut album.

Watching an artist be so linked to each a part of the method — from singing and writing, to arranging and producing — was inspiring. Fans rapidly took observe, and big hits like “Wanted,” “Somebody’s Heartbreak,” and “I Want Crazy” launched Hunter into the highlight.

Hunter’s music grew to become a staple of our highschool and school years, with deep cuts like “Cry With You” and “All You Wanted” ruling our iTunes library — and, years later, albums like 2023’s Red Sky throughout my Spotify playlists.

Fifteen years after his debut, it was a pleasure to sit down down with Hunter to have fun the discharge of his new album Evergreen (available now) and take a stroll down reminiscence lane.

Note: This interview was edited for size and readability.