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A Lyrical Deep Dive into Hunter Hayes' "Wanted"

We debut our new analytical series "A Lyrical Deep Dive" with a look into Hunter Hayes' "Wanted" where we discuss the lyrics of the Triple Platinum track and why those lyrics make "Wanted" the new instant classic and First dance wedding song that it's become in 2012/2013. 
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Hunter Hayes Discusses Motivation Behind Writing "Wanted"

Nominated for Grammy Awards for "Wanted," and his self-titled album - in additon to a Best New Artist nomination, Hunter Hayes' rise to stardom has been guided by massive hit "Wanted." Read on here to learn from the 21 year old star about his motiviations for writing "Wanted."
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Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles: The Week of February 13, 2012: Tim McGraw & Taylor Swift #1; Lady Antebellum #2

Riding high off his brand new album release Two Lanes Of Freedom, Tim McGraw breaks through this week with the #1 and #3 singles on our Top 30 Digital Singles report. Read on to see where Lady Antebellum, Tate Stevens, Hayden Panetierre and Kenny Chesney debut with their new singles!
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Country Chart News - The Top 30 Digital Singles: The Week of January 23, 2012: "Better Dig Two" #1; "Wagon Wheel" Top 10

This week we find The Band Perry holding down the #1 slot for Roughstock's Top 30 Digital Singles Report. There are a few surprises - like Darius Rucker doubling sales of "Wagon Wheel" to land in the Top 10 and others like an appearance from a 5 year old Kid Rock single. Read on to find out more!
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Hunter Hayes Wrote "Wanted" From A Love Letter He Never Sent

The original idea for "Wanted" came from a love letter to a friend. Like any good songwriter, Hunter turned the unsent letter into a song and has proceeded to see it become his breakthrough hit and an early signature single. Read on to learn more about how the Platinum Hit came to be!