Amber Hayes | |
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Background information | |
Born | Weleetka, Oklahoma, United States |
Genres | Country |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 2009–present |
Labels | GMV Nashville |
Amber Hayes is a traditional American country music singer-songwriter. In 2008, she was cast as Kathy Twitty in the Conway Twitty production, Conway Twitty: The Man, The Music, The Legend.... She was signed to FUNL Music in 2010 and released her debut album C'mon and video later that year. Also in 2014, Hayes signed with AristoMedia for publicity and GMV Nashville for digital distribution.
"C'mon" was the first of two singles off the album and went to 38 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. "Wait" was the second single and was released in February and went to number 35 on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart. It premiered on Yallwire on May 13, 2011.
Hayes' C'mon album release party was held at the Station Inn and was broadcast on WSM 650AM in late 2010.
Much of 2010 and 2011 was devoted to touring with label mate Ty Herndon and included international shows in China, Japan, and Sweden.
In 2012, Hayes' music ("C'mon", "Right As Rain", "Always There For Me") appeared in the major motion picture and soundtrack for Cowgirls 'n Angels, which starred Bailee Madison, James Cromwell, Frankie Faison, among others. In addition to Hayes' music being featured in the movie, she had a minor part in the film, dueting with Lonestar's Richie McDonald during one the scenes.
Also in 2012, Hayes' music "Wait", "C'mon", "Easy on Me" and "Right As Rain" appeared in the CW Network's Hart of Dixie which stars Rachel Bilson and Scott Porter.