He was cute back then and he's still handsome today.  Hunter Hayes hit #1 with his song "Wanted."  Before he was topping the charts, he was rubbing elbows with some of the biggest names in country music, including Hank Williams Jr.

When Hunter was just 4 years old, he took his accordion on stage and sang "Jambalaya" with Hank in front of stadium of fans.

Hunter also acted.  When he was just 6, he was cast in the Robert Duvall film "The Apostle."  At the age of 13, he appeared on "America's Most Talented Kids," a show hosted by Dave Coulier.

Hunter has been on tour with Taylor Swift and is currently on tour with Carrie Underwood.  He'll make a stop in Sioux City, IA at the Tyson Events Center on May 13 as Carrie's opening act.

Hunter will also be in Sioux Falls!  He's coming to the Sioux Empire Fair on Thursday, August 8.  That show is free in the Grandstand with paid gate admission.

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