Wes Hampton
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.
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| Background information | |
| Born | 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 |
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 |
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| A Man Like Me |
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| Reality |
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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]
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Hampton is married to Rodhecita esposa wes Hampton (Means), and they have four boys, 5 hijos , Hudson, Carden, and Sutton.[2]
References
- "Gaither Vocal Band, guests play Holland's Central Wesleyan Church". The Grand Rapids Press. March 10, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
- Wes's page on Gaither Artists
- A flyer about a concert
- Former member of the Trevedores named to Gaither Vocal Band
- Singing News Awards from 2006