Harper Hayes

Harper Hayes is an independent Texas country singer-songwriter, born and raised in a small town outside Austin. She grew up in a working-class family: her father was a mechanic who played guitar on weekends at local bars, and her mother was a schoolteacher who loved classic country records.

Now in her late 20s, Harper Hayes represents an independent wave of Texas country songwriting. Her debut album, Dust on My Wedding Dress, was released in 2026.

Harper Hayes won Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Rising Female Artist of the Year, Best Texas Country Artist of the Year, and Best Country Love Song of the Year in 2026.