06 - Hunter Hayes

Hunter Hayes is a self-described music nerd, but this “nerd” is also a multi-platinum singer-songwriter who is an equally brilliant producer and also masterfully plays basically every instrument. While the 2012 mega-hit anthem “Wanted” will live on forever, Hunter’s focus on self-reflection and being present in the creative process is resulting in some of the most inspiring music of his career in 2024, having most recently released the vinyl only album “Space Tapes.” In this episode we get the rare opportunity to peek into Hunter’s thoughtful music mind as he discusses Artificial Intelligence in music and the world, the use of Tik Tok as a music discovery platform, and the interactions between music creation and the instant feedback that streaming and social media provides. Hunter also walks us through his entire music journey, from being invited to perform at the Texas Motor Speedway with Hank Williams Jr. at the age of 5 to current day. This is required listening for new artists!