Underestimated.  That is what I did to Hunter Hayes.  I totally, 100% underestimated the talent, music and amazing stage presence he brings.     I took a long lunch break this afternoon and headed downtown to Soundstage to check out a private rehearsal as Hunter gets ready to hit the road with Rascal Flatts and Sara Evans on Jan. 12 for the 2012 Thaw Out Tour.

His 5 song set list  is sure to please those fans who learned early on how great and talented he is.    In all honestly, after what I heard today, his set list should be longer.  I was ready to stay for another 5 or 10 songs.  His energy and musicianship was a welcoming surprise.

The singer-songwriter released his self-titled  album with Atlantic Records in October 2011. The record contains 12 solid songs, all of which he had a hand in writing.

CMTT Contributor Kristi Olsen says, “His lyrics are intricate and intelligent, and there is nothing remotely cheesy about him. Plus, he plays just about every instrument known to man: guitar, piano, drums, bass, mandolin, accordian…he probably plays a mean tambourine, too.”

He has shared the stage with big names like Taylor Swift, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Trace Adkins, Keith Urban and has penned songs for Rascal Flatts and Montgomery Gentry.

To find out when Hunter Hayes will be in a city close to you visit www.HunterHayes.com.  Don’t miss out on something great because you underestimated his talent like I did!  What you see on paper is true, Hunter Hayes backs it up with an energy filled set!

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