"A Contender"
author: Music Connection
Smooth country is what singer/songwriter Hunter Payne is about and he nails the genre's radio-friendly essence on his opening tune, "One Last Chance." Payne has the style that could make him a contender for Nash-pop success.
(reprinted with permission from Music Connection Magazine 2000)
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"Practically Every Song Could Contend For Radio Play"
author: Music Dish
Hunter Payne has what it takes to make it with the big boys- there is absolutely no quality that is lacking on his album, "One Last Chance." Hunter's honest voice just drips with country twang, and with the sweet acoustic guitar singing along with him, practically every song could contend for radio play. Simply put, the album is absolutely beautiful.
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"Every Song Hits The Mark"
author: Fast Times
Why haven’t we heard this guy on the radio? Every song on Hunter Payne's 13-track CD hits the mark. Hunter not only understands emotions from jaunty to tender to sad, he has an amazing ability to express the female perspective. Whether the song is about a woman who is aching for a lost boyfriend, or trying to break up when she's really not sure, or letting you know that she’ll be fine on her own, you get the feeling that Hunter has lived with his eyes open.
(reprinted with permission)
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"Phenomenal Voice"
author: Riffage
This country folk-rocker has a phenomenal voice that spills honesty all over fabulous progressions and tasty guitar work. This music summons long, winding thought and inspires the cloudiest imaginations. If your music collection includes James Taylor, Sarah McLachlan and the like, you are going to love Hunter Payne.
(reprinted with permission)
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