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 eighteen year tenure ranks him the longest-serving member of the Gaither Vocal Band besides Bill Gaither himself.
Wes Hampton | |
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 Wes Hampton | |
| Background information | |
| Born | December 8, 1977 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern gospel, Christian, contemporary Christian |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Spring Hill Music Group |
| Website | www |
Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
Hampton is married to Andrea (Means), and they have four boys, Barrett, Hudson, Carden, and Sutton.[2][6]
Discography edit
Solo edit
| Title | Album details |
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| A Man Like Me [9] |
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| Out On A Limb [10] |
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| Wes Hampton Hymns [11] |
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| Stubborn Hope [12] |
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Gaither Vocal Band edit
Compilations edit
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 edit
Awards and nominations edit
Grammy Awards edit
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result |
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| 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 edit
| 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 edit
2006 Singing News Horizon Individual Fan Award.[13]
References edit
- ^ "Gaither Vocal Band, guests play Holland's Central Wesleyan Church". The Grand Rapids Press. March 10, 2009. Retrieved August 7, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Wes's page on Gaither Artists". Retrieved June 21, 2021.
- ^ A flyer about a concert
- ^ HAGER-VAN DYKE, CHARLENE. "SINGING GROUP TO PERFORM WEDNESDAY". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ "Former member of the Trevedores named to Gaither Vocal Band". trevecca.edu. Archived from the original on January 27, 2018. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wescipes 2.0: The follow-up to Wes's first cookbook. Includes 50 recipes and lots of family pics!.
- ^ "Wescipes 2.0: The follow-up to Wes's first cookbook. In…".
- ^ "A Man Like Me by Wes Hampton".
- ^ "Out on a Limb". October 14, 2014.
- ^ "Wes Hampton Hymns by Wes Hampton".
- ^ "Stubborn Hope". September 23, 2022.
- ^ Singing News Awards from 2006