Up-and-coming Country music artists

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Even if an artist has been on the music scene for several years, that doesn't necessarily mean he or she has achieved full-on superstar status. Take Hunter Hayes, for example: We fell in love with him after his debut single "Storm Warning" in 2011. His second single, "Wanted, " was released the following year, and frankly made us want more. Yes, he's continued to release super-addictive songs including "Somebody's Heartbreak, " "I Want Crazy" and "Everybody's Got Somebody but Me." He even opened for Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away tour in 2012 and has accumulated multiple Grammy nominations. But we believe there's way more in store for this man who can play more than 30 instruments. And he's not alone. In honor of Hunter's 24th birthday on Sept. 9, 2015, let's check out more of the hottest up-and-coming country music artists!

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