Sheri Haltom, Hutto, Texas, with Wade after the show at the Longhorn Saloon in Bandera, Texas. Sheri saw both Texas shows and was glad to have a "Wade week-end" with other friends and fans.

Nicole Bonicamp, San Antonio, Texas, with Wade after the show at the Longhorn Saloon in Bandera, Texas.

Kim Heeren writes, I wanted you to have this picture of Wade and my Dad, Bob Turner. He's from Chattanooga and is the one who got me listening to Wade this past year. He said, " Wade as a person and as an artist is one of a kind, a great all around young man. Wade's music is a perfect example for what all country music should be like."
-Picture made at the Alzheimer's Benefit in Bowdon, Georgia

Sandy C from Washington state in Cancun. She writes, "Wade really is a personable and talented guy. It was great meeting him and seeing him entertain."

After the Bethel Acres Friend's day in Oklahoma, Angie H from Wyoming writes, "My daughter Hannah finally got to meet Wade and have her picture taken with him..he even signed her hat. She has been on cloud 9 ever since. First thing at preschool she told her teacher all about it. LOL. It was so well worth the 13 1/2 hr drive...already making plans to attend next year...!"

Jeanene Jones from Coleman, Texas recently did an "Oklahoma Trilogy" to see Wade at Bethel Acres, Pawhuska and Tecumseh. She writes, "The first time I saw him was in Lockhart, Texas in June of 1995. His kindness impressed me that night and that has not changed. I will continue to make as many of his shows as I possibly can - from now on!"

Stacey Miller of Seaman,Ohio ... "I've been going to Wade's concerts for about 11 years But this was my first in about 6 years ..It was a Great Treat ..It was worth the 5 hour Trip To the Lorain County Fair August 24."

Julia Bellinger from the Detroit area travelled to the Lorain County Fair in Wellington, Ohio. Since Randy Owen's fiddle player was delayed, Wade was asked to do an opening set - a real treat for all the Wade fans who were there.

Kim Heeren writes, This was our fourth time seeing Wade since September 2008 in Cancun. From left to right: Kim Heeren, Wade, Nancy Turner, and Sherry Teas from Chattanooga, TN.

Susan Gossett with Wade She is from Chattanooga, Tennessee and this was her first time seeing Wade - but not the last!

Denise Romine and Wade Hayes at sound check in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. She traveled from Arkansas with Reba McDougal.

Reba McDougal and Wade Hayes in Pawhuska Oklahoma. Reba writes, “Denise and I were fortunate enough to see Wade at the fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon before the concert! Our 4 hour trip from Fayetteville/ Rogers, AR was well worth it! Wade is so sweet and he put on a performance that few could top.”

Jami Lynn Perusich with Wade in Pawhuska, Oklahoma says "it was a 3 hour drive there from our home in Wichita, and 3 hours back, but SO worth it... It was just a wonderful, wonderful show. And after the show, he took the time to speak with each and every fan, sign photos and pose for pics - he is such a beautiful, gracious entertainer."

Nancy T. and daughter Sherry T. (Chattanooga, Tennessee) enjoying a post dinner chat with Wade at the Beach Party in Cancun.

Beach party fun for niece Holly T. and aunt, Rosie T.(Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) in Cancun. The first night was just the beginning of much fun for everyone.

Jennifer and Donna caught up with Wade at the Country Stampede in Manhattan, Kansas where he was performing with Randy Owen.

Amy and Debbie (Nashville, Tennessee) enjoying a writer's night show, country style. Wade and Joey+Rory held forth from the bed of a hay wagon behind Marcy Jo's mealhouse down near Columbia, TN. The delightfully distinctive evening included a table loaded with enticing desserts.

Marcella S from Horton, Alabama with Wade after the Centre show. She has been a long time fan and enjoyed bringing her grandson, Dakota, to his first concert.

Dakota S from Horton, Alabama with Wade after the Centre show. Reports his Meemaw, “He was so excited after the concert, that he told his mom that Wade Hayes was his new BEST BUDDY!!! And we stopped to grab a bite to eat after the show and he made me show ALL the waitresess the picture of him with Wade! and you can tell by the next photo, he was so proud to have his ticket. Would you please tell Wade that he has made a fan  and friend for life. And tell him that this Memaw says Thanks for making this a GREAT first concert for my grandson!! We love Wade!!’
 

Anita, from Madison, TN, with Wade at the 3rd Annual Judge Bean's Testicle Festival at Lascassas, Tennessee - a cool evening, but hot music.

A great way to celebrate a couple of birthdays! Dancy Huddleston (left) and Dawn Hayes (right) met up with Wade at Randy Owen's show in New Berlin, Illinois. Dancy flew in from Florida to celebrate her special day and Dawn from Iowa celebrated the birthday she'd had the week before. Nancy Van Tomme (center), good friend that she is, celebrated right along with them.

Another birthday - this time it belongs to Aubrey "The Judge" Bean. Christie and Ally (on the right) join in on the cheerful occasion.

Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley showroom was the scene of this year's Nashville Navy show. Cathleen Reed from Kansas was in town for the CMA Music Fest. Bet you can guess which one had been fishing all day. More about that on the News page.

Elaine Mitchell, an early, early member of Wade's fan club, was also at the Nashville Navy show. A trip to Nashville isn't complete for Elaine unless she gets a chance to see her favorite artist.

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Pat Griggs sits with Wade in the VIP booth at Tootsie's Orchid Lounge, a legendary nightspot in Nashville, TN. Tootsies is across the alley from the back door of the Ryman and was a favorite watering hole of Opry stars when the Opry was at the Ryman. Earlier in the year Pat told her bridge playing buddies that she'd like to see Tootsies some day. For a birthday surprise they whisked her away in a limousine to the famous spot. Wade sang "Happy Birthday" and "Old Enough to Know Better," and enjoyed the stories and jokes that Pat told. Happy 100th, Pat!! You're an inspiration.
 

Gayle Galbreath, Alabama, writes, "I saw Wade perform at Trent Willmon's fan club party on June 8th at Judge Bean's BBQ. It was wonderful. Of course, Wade is so shy. Even when Trent asked him to play something for everyone, he kindly declined and said it wasn't his gig. Trent complimented him several times for picking up the tune and jumping in and keeping Trent in line with the song. I was on the cruise in 2005 and loved meeting both these guys.. "

Michele Crouch , Kentucky, writes, "This was taken at the Honkytonk Tailgate Party in Florence,Ky. Me and a friend of mine drove for 2 and a half hours to see them and it was totally worth it.Wade is a great guy with so much talent! Im still dancing with you will forever be in my head!!!

This picture was taken at Trent Willmon's 1st Ropin Pen Party at Judge Bean's Bar-B-Q. Wade filled in for Trent's guitar player. Katie Ruth, Mississippi, writes, "The way that Wade and Trent interacted showed that they are both down-to-earth individuals as well as talented musicians.  I want Wade know how thrilled I was to finally meet him after wanting to for almost 12 years. Since Wade only sang one of his own songs, this means that I will still be waiting until I can make it back to Nashville to see him again to hear him sing "Still Dancing With You". I was still a star-struck teenage looking into his face after all these years! It was well worth the wait and hopefully it won't be as long until I can do it again! Thanks for making my day and God Bless!"

Cathleen Reed, Kansas, with Wade at the "Nashville Navy" show. The show, held at Judge Bean's Bar-B-Q in Nashville, featured artists who had participated in Country Music Cruises in the past couple of years. Storme Warren, host of Great American Country's "Country Music Across America," emceed the show.

Country Music Cruising with Wade

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