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Hunter Hayes is playing a prominent role in the upcoming 2015 Grammy Awards. The 23-year-old has been tapped to host the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, held before the TV broadcast ceremony, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Calif., on Feb. 8, from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM ET.

Hunter Hayes is already preparing for his upcoming slot on Lady Antebellum's Wheels Up Tour 2015.

In 2012, Taylor Swift's 'Mean' took home the Best Country Solo Performance prize; 2013 was Carrie Underwood's year with 'Blown Away;' and Darius Rucker nabbed the award last year. This year, the Grammy Awards' nominees for Best Country Solo Performance include fan-favorite artists like Eric Church, Underwood and Miranda Lambert.

Three of country's biggest names took home honors at the fan-voted 2015 People's Choice Awards.

Hunter Hayes had big plans over his holiday break, and thankfully for his fans, they involved some new music.

Hunter Hayes will have a busy week leading up to the Grammys. The singer-songwriter, who is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance for 'Invisible,' will perform with members of Grammy Camp — Jazz Session at the sixth annual Grammy in the Schools Live! event presented by Ford Motor Company during Grammy Week.

Hunter Hayes leads the lineup of country stars set for the star-studded 2014 Christmas 4 Kids tour bus show, which raises money for children in need in middle Tennessee.

Hunter Hayes recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Solo Performance, for his single 'Invisible.' The artist co-wrote the song, which was the debut single from his sophomore 'Storyline' album, with Bonnie Baker and Katrina Elam, in response to his own experiences with bullying while in school, which he says makes the recognition that much sweeter.

Hunter Hayes and Darius Rucker will help celebrate the holidays as part of a star-studded TV special, 'Christmas in Washington.'