Wes was born December 1, 1976 in Houston, Texas. He and his family spent seven years there before moving to Huntsville, Texas where he grew up. As far back as Wes can remember music has been a big part of his life. His father listened to Motown and 70s rock and his mother listened to country and gospel. Wes experience with music has been diverse, and to this day he likes all styles.
Wes grandfather was Louis Henderson who was a songwriter and musician. George Jones recorded some of Louis songs in the early days. However, Louis died at an early age; therefore, Wes only knew him through his music. You might say that Wes has music in his blood.
When Wes was twelve his father bought him a set of drums. Wes taught himself how to play. He then learned the guitar at age fourteen and began to play in a variety of garage bands and worship bands. Wes began singing and writing songs ever since.
I have always had encouragement from my family, friends and fans. Some years ago I was listening to an old Lefty song that Haggard recorded, Thats the Way Love Goes, and the song blew me away, even though I have heard it many times, but for some reason this time was different. It was like a light came on and I knew then that I wanted to be a true country singer and writer. By true, I mean country music with the traditional sound. (Wes Hayden)
Wes influences include Haggard, Jones, Keith Whitley, George Strait and Alan Jackson. Wes has played for George W. Bush and has played with popular country artists such as Deryl Dodd, Jason Allen, Ricky Calmbach, Gary P. Nunn, Gene Watson, Members from the Ace In The Hole Band and many more.
I think my music has that traditional country sound. My goal is to write songs people can relate to, dance, sing, cry, laugh and be inspired by. Im going to give country music a run for its money. Where ever the road leads, I know the Lord will have a hand in it; after all, He made music a part of me. (Wes Hayden)
A few years ago Wes made Austin his home. Wes largest satisfaction is interacting with the fans and seeing their response to his songs. Wes is a true artist brought here to bless everyone who listens to his music.
Howdy Wes, It's more than a pleasure to be one of your music friends.Your work sounds great.I like the lirics pretty much. I agree that something can happen at the right time that one peticulaire tune brought you the answer to made the right choice. Wish you an awesome musical week. Birdy-Truus, The Netherlands.
WESLEY!! three qs:: whos f-in up your page??! did you get lost on the way to susans?? && you going to h-town for nanners birthday or what??! think about it and ill call soon. xoxo ♥ chang
Hey stranger... So this weekend you'll be playing in Austin huh? Where is the place? Anyways, it was good to see you last week...thanks for the shit about my tattoo's. See I'm an LPC rebel just like you were ;)
