Up-and-comer Hunter Hayes celebrated his first No. 1 as a singer and
songwriter Thursday (Jan. 17) at the BMI headquarters on Nashville’s Music Row. The spotlighted song was “Wanted,”
which Hayes co-wrote with veteran composer Troy Verges.

Unlike most No. 1 parties, which take place in the late afternoon,
this one was a lavish brunch affair, complete with mimosas and Bloody Marys and a caloric onslaught of eggs Benedict casserole,
crème brulee French toast, lemony deviled eggs and yogurt parfaits.

The turnout of Hayes’ friends, family and
business associates nearly filled BMI’s cavernous reception hall.

A few minutes into the feast, BMI’s Jody Williams
came to the stage to call the room to order. He reminded the crowd that Hayes is CMA’s reigning new artist of the year and
is currently in contention for three Grammy awards: best new artist, best country solo

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