Quotes from Hunter Hayes

As a new artist - I don't care who you talk to - I think everyone would agree, it's hard to get your expectations right.

In any city or town, you can find a good, rocking Italian place. The most unhealthy thing on the menu? I'll have two of those!

I believe when you meet the right person it clicks, and you both know and you start making it work, you know?

If I could make noise with anything, I was going to.

I love driving. I've been obsessed with driving something since I was a kid.

My dad said 'When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life,' and I agree with that.

I grew up in a fun-loving environment - you work hard and play hard.

I have a string of competitiveness in me. It's really strange 'cause it's not something that I would even expect myself to have, but every now and then it kinda sneaks out, you know.

I struggled with feeling confident for a long time, but I think it's important to be strong and not compromise for anyone or a relationship - I'm drawn to that.

I was addicted to playing music.

All my band members were old enough to be my dad. It was like this family vibe.

There is a bit of a movement as far as younger people in country music. That is cool because people are saying things like, 'I didn't listen to country music until so-and-so came along.' And I'm like, 'Yeah! Now you know why I love it.'

I want to find someone who's really into something like I'm really into something, so that I can support them and we can both cheer each other on. I've got a lot of dreams I want to achieve, and I hope someone can cheer me on as I'll cheer them on in their dreams.

I truly believe that when you've found the one you're searching for, you become a better version of yourself. You're better for it.

I am grateful I got the chance to meet Stevie Wonder! He's like royalty to me and is one of my biggest inspirations.

'Encore' was an experiment. 'Encore' was the second chance at a first impression. 'Encore' was not completely planned.

All my band members were old enough to be my dad. It was like this family vibe.

I'm in my dream world.

I like driving around town and listening to new records.

My mom makes the best Cajun stuff. I'm a big gumbo guy. I've lost a lot of my Louisiana accent, so now when I say 'gumbo,' I feel like someone who's never said the word before.

I want people to say about me, 'I know he's making music because he loves it.'