On his decision to surprise release, Hayes shares, “So, we initially planned to perform on Today and announce our October album release, however because the album was finished and because the fans were asking for more new music now, we wanted them to have it as soon as it was ready… and have it all, not just five or six songs.”
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Hayes faced up to change in his real life, and he put it all down in his art. It’s a recognition of a difficult period of growth, the kind of challenge required in a life well lived. The album as a whole is a celebration in every sense of the word, though it’s not an endless party. As he declares in the title track, “I close my eyes, cut the cord, drop the chain and I shed my skin,” Hayes has found a version of himself that is ready to take on the future on his own terms. Wild Blue came during a transformative period in Hayes’ life, and the long-awaited album showcases his journey through the changes he came to embrace. (Wild Blue (Part I) album cover inspired by the works of the artist Scott Hill | Download)
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– (For immediate release) – While appearing on stage at 30 Rock to perform his current single “Heartbreak” on Third Hour Today earlier today, 5x GRAMMY-nominated pop/country crossover artist Hunter Hayes, a mainstage act at C2C Festival this year, surprised viewers and fans around the world with the announcement that 'Wild Blue (Part I)', – initially rumoured to be released in October – will now arrive earlier: this Friday, August 16th on digital platforms everywhere (Warner Music Nashville).
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HUNTER HAYES SOARS ON NEW ALBUM 'WILD BLUE (PART I)'Īnnounces Surprise Release Date to be THIS Friday, August 16th 2019 Wild Blue Part 1 Released on Friday 16th August 2019