Wes Hampton

Wes Hampton
Wes Hampton
Wes Hampton
Background information
Born (1977-12-08) December 8, 1977 (age 46)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
GenresSouthern gospel, Christian, contemporary Christian
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1996–present
LabelsSpring Hill Music Group
Websitewww.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. Hampton's nineteen-year tenure ranks him the longest-serving member of the Gaither Vocal Band besides Bill Gaither himself.

Early life

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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

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Hampton was the tenor for The Trevedores, a Christian music singing group affiliated with Trevecca Nazarene University from 1996 through 1998.[4] In 2005, after family members passed his demo tape around to friends of Bill Gaither, Hampton auditioned to replace David Phelps as the tenor of the group. After 7 weeks of auditions Hampton joined The Gaither Vocal Band.[5] Wes also appears in the Gaither Homecoming video series.

Other works

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Hampton released a cookbook in 2009 called, A Place at the Table. In 2016, he released a second cookbook, WEScipes.[2][6] In 2021, he released a third cookbook, WEScipes 2.0.[7][8]

Personal life

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Hampton is married to Andrea (Means), and they have four boys, Barrett, Hudson, Carden, and Sutton.[2][6]

Discography

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Solo

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Title Album details
A Man Like Me [9]
  • Release date: September 13, 2011
  • Label: Spring House/EMI
Out On A Limb [10]
  • Release date: March 11, 2014
  • Label: Wes Hampton Music LLC
Wes Hampton Hymns [11]
  • Release date: 2019
  • Label: Wes Hampton Music LLC
Stubborn Hope [12]
  • Release date: September 23, 2022
  • Label: Wes Hampton

Gaither Vocal Band

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Compilations

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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

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Awards and nominations

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Grammy Awards

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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

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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
2022 Southern Gospel Recorded Song My Feet Are On The Rock Won

Singing News Awards

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2006 Singing News Horizon Individual Fan Award.[13]


References

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  1. ^ "Gaither Vocal Band, guests play Holland's Central Wesleyan Church". The Grand Rapids Press. March 10, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
  2. ^ a b c "Wes's page on Gaither Artists". Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  3. ^ A flyer about a concert
  4. ^ HAGER-VAN DYKE, CHARLENE. "SINGING GROUP TO PERFORM WEDNESDAY". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  5. ^ "Former member of the Trevedores named to Gaither Vocal Band". trevecca.edu. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Stroud, Laurie (January 29, 2020). "The Gaither Vocal Band Birmingham Connection: Grammy Award Winning Wes Hampton". Birmingham Christian Family Magazine. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  7. ^ Wescipes 2.0: The follow-up to Wes's first cookbook. Includes 50 recipes and lots of family pics!.
  8. ^ "Wescipes 2.0: The follow-up to Wes's first cookbook. In…".
  9. ^ "A Man Like Me by Wes Hampton".
  10. ^ "Out on a Limb". October 14, 2014.
  11. ^ "Wes Hampton Hymns by Wes Hampton".
  12. ^ "Stubborn Hope". September 23, 2022.
  13. ^ Singing News Awards from 2006
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