Wes Hampton

Wes Hampton
Wes Hampton
Background information
Born (1977-12-08) December 8, 1977
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres Southern gospel, Christian, contemporary Christian
Occupation(s) Singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1996–present
Labels Spring Hill Music Group
Associated acts The Trevedores, Gaither Vocal Band
Website www.weshampton.com

Wesley Adam Hampton (born December 8, 1977) is a Christian music singer. He is a tenor for The Gaither Vocal Band. Hampton sang first tenor for the group from 2005 to 2009, then when it went from a quartet to a quintet, he became the second tenor.[1] He also performs solo concerts. His first solo album was titled "A Man Like Me." Wes also appears and performs in the Gaither Homecoming video concert series, television series and cruises.

Early life

Hampton was born in Memphis, Tennessee.[2] He studied at Trevecca Nazarene University from 1996 to 1998, and he then went on to receive a B.A. in psychology and a minor in music from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in 2000.[3] He was part of the worship staff at The Church at Brook Hills, a Birmingham church, for seven years.

Career

Hampton was the tenor for The Trevedores, a Christian music singing group affiliated with Trevecca Nazarene University from 1996 through 1998. In 2005, after family members passed his demo tape around to friends of Bill Gaither, Wes auditioned to replace David Phelps as 1st tenor and lead. After 7 weeks of auditions Wes joined The Gaither Vocal Band.[4] Wes also appears in the Gaither Homecoming video series.

Discography

Solo

Title Album details
A Man Like Me
  • Release date: September 13, 2011
  • Label: Spring House/EMI
Reality
  • Release date: March 11, 2014
  • Label:

Gaither Vocal Band

Compilations

Some contain additional new material or alternate versions of the original albums.

  • 2013: Icon (Spring House/Universal Music)
  • 2015: Christmas Collection (Gaither Music Group)
  • 2016: The Ultimate Playlist (Gaither Music Group) – available online only

Homecoming Series

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

Year Category Nominated work Result
2007 Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album Give It Away Nominated
2009 Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album Lovin' Life Won
2015 Best Roots Gospel Album Hymns Nominated

GMA Dove Awards

Year Category Nominated work Result
2009 Christmas Album Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style Nominated
2007 Southern Gospel Song "Give It Away" Won
2007 Southern Gospel Album Give It Away Won
2009 Southern Gospel Album Lovin' Life Won
2010 Southern Gospel Album Reunited Won
2010 Southern Gospel Album Greatly Blessed Won
2010 Song of the Year "Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored" Nominated
2011 Southern Gospel Song "Better Day" Won
2013 Southern Gospel Performance "Glorious Freedom" Nominated
2013 Bluegrass Song "Come to Jesus" Nominated
2013 Southern Gospel Album Pure and Simple Won

Singing News Awards

2006 Singing News Horizon Individual Fan Award.[5]

Other works

Hampton released a cookbook in 2009 called, A Place at the Table. In 2016, he released a second cookbook, "WEScipes".[2]

Personal life

Hampton is married to Andrea (Means), and they have four boys, Barrett, Hudson, Carden, and Sutton.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Gaither Vocal Band, guests play Holland's Central Wesleyan Church". The Grand Rapids Press. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Wes's page on Gaither Artists
  3. ↑ A flyer about a concert
  4. ↑ Former member of the Trevedores named to Gaither Vocal Band
  5. ↑ Singing News Awards from 2006
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