Hayley Payne Full Band

Born and raised in western Kentucky, Hayley Payne is an authentic, vivacious girl-next-door who has had music in her blood for as long as she can remember. While she began her musical journey participating in the local community theater and playing piano, there was one genre in particular that tugged on her heartstrings the most - country music. After writing her first song at age nine, she was hooked on the arts of storytelling and entertaining - and she thought she had big feelings to write about then! Hayley’s music is the embodiment of her heart on her sleeve. With a purity reminiscent of traditional country greats, her sweet yet powerful voice has an innocent richness that captivates her listeners. Her relatable, yet unique lyrics have been described as "little magic tricks," and her comfort on stage captures her audiences. You can find Hayley rocking denim, laughing very loudly, and sharing her music in a way that draws listeners in as if they are her close friends. At 26 years of age, Payne has graced many stages all over the U.S. including RodeoHouston, the Key West Songwriters Festival, and the legendary Bluebird Cafe, to name a few. She has had the honor of opening for country music icons Lee Ann Womack, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Pam Tillis, Terri Clark, Suzy Bogguss, and John Michael Montgomery; as well as today’s country stars Chris Janson, Drew Baldridge, Chase Matthew, and Ashland Craft. In September of 2025, Hayley released her most personal music yet through her project Cheatin’ Songs. She has always loved music for its ability to heal and unify, and this project is no different. In the seven-song tracklist, Payne walks through her real-life journey of betrayal and heartbreak; blending pain and confusion with lightheartedness and humor. A CMA Member and a finalist in the 2022 International Songwriting Competition, Payne is immersing herself in the Nashville music scene. She has been spotlighted on CMT.com, CMT Australia, Holler Country, Heartland, The Country Network, and many more country music platforms. Her music has been featured on Spotify’s Fresh Finds Country, New Music Friday Country, and Next From Nashville editorial playlists; Apple Music Country’s New in Country playlist and Best New Songs list; as well as CMA’s Fresh from Nashville playlist; amassing nearly 2 million streams from listeners all over the world. An accomplished songwriter as well, Payne has written songs recorded by other artists including Grace Tyler, Averie Bielski, Emma Caroline, Molly Lovette, Tarrah, and Julia Larkin. With an ever-growing social media presence of over 34,000 followers, Hayley enjoys sharing her musical and personal experiences with her fans. She believes that music is all about connection, and she hopes to inspire others with her music in the same way that her favorite artists have inspired her.