Hunter Hayes “Teen Choice Male Country Artist”

It happened last night, marking his first ever award win for his self-titled debut album.

“This is unbelievable,” said Hayes. He added, “So stoked to win my first award and to know it was FAN voted makes it so much more awesome!! The fans are awesome. Thank you guys! Thank you so much! WE DID IT!!!”

Choice Female Artist was Taylor Swift, who also was named Choice Female Country Artist and also Choice Country Song for "Sparks Fly."Choice Country Group is Lady Antebellum.  

Hayes’ Top 20 Hit “Wanted,” the latest single off of his debut album, was recently certified Gold by the RIAA. Hayes will perform “Wanted” tomorrow on The Talk on CBS at 2 PM ET / 1 PM PT/CT.

As 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades, currently selling out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour. The Louisiana native has also shared the stage with Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, and Hank Williams, Jr.   He recently announced plans to tour with Carrie Underwood this fall on her 2012 "Blown Away" tour.