iTunes will be releasing an exclusive live album for 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Hunter Hayes on October 16 featuring live performances of several tracks from his self-titled debut album. The EP, Hunter Hayes: Live, can be purchased through iTunes for $3.99. Fans can also look for his album, Hunter Hayes, to be on sale at $7.99 starting October 16 for two weeks. With his latest single "Wanted" nearing Double Platinum status, Hunter is also set to perform on The Ellen DeGeneres Show October 22.

Hunter Hayes, the multi-talented writer, musician, producer, and performer, is the only country artist to play every instrument, write/co-write every song, and co-produce his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album.  As the 2012 CMA and ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades. He has played to sold out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour and is currently touring with Carrie Underwood on her "Blown Away Tour." The Louisiana native has also shared the stage with Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, and Hank Williams, Jr. This multi-instrumentalist continues to garner praise from fans and critics alike as he made his world-premiere national television debut on CBS' Late Show with David Letterman  and also performed with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, Good Morning America, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. His latest hit "Wanted" is certified Platinum and spent two weeks at No. 1. "Wanted" also held the unprecedented #1 slot for three weeks in a row on GAC's Top 20 Countdown.    

Hunter Hayes: Live track listing:

1. Storm Warning

2.  Wanted

3.  Somebody's Heartbreak

4.  More Than I Should

5.  Love Makes Me

For more information on Hunter Hayes, please visit www.HunterHayes.com.