Hunter Hayes Overcomes 'Heartbreak' With New Single

Hunter Hayes is back!

The multi-genre superstar released “Heartbreak” on Friday (Jan. 25th), and although the title may lend itself to sorrow, this up-tempo track is a positive message of hope for the future after walking away from a relationship.

Writing this track, Hunter decided to try something a little different and channel journaling. 

“I remember the day I wrote heartbreak, I felt relieved but also elated. I was on fire,” said Hayes in a statement. “It was the same feeling that I’ve had in the past with songs like ‘I Want Crazy.’ This song came about during a time where, for the first time in 5 years, I was writing by myself. Right after I wrote ‘One Shot,’ I had the idea to start journaling love songs to my future better half. After a relationship ends, I think we all want to know that there is someone for us but unfortunately, a lot of people have been lead to believe that you’re supposed to feel shitty after a breakup. I wanted this song to turn that feeling around for people and remind them not to let someone walk out the door with your happiness and your self-worth. I kind of want this song to be somebody’s disco ball on a depressing night rather than a box of tissues and a Hugh Grant movie. That’s why I love that line ‘I’ve been in some shit relationships but I remain an optimist.’ Watching shows back, that’s the line that you hear crowds singing the most, which is hilarious because the songs not even out yet. It’s a song about freedom. It’s a song about true honest happiness and love and how there is love for everyone. Not only are you worthy of being loved but there is somebody out there who loves you even though they haven’t met you. In the darkness of a heartbreaking, I’m here to tell you there’s also a whole lotta light.”

“Heartbreak” is exactly how fans have felt due to their long wait for an official single. Hunter’s previous single dropped in 2016, and although the entertainer hasn’t been completely quiet and was available on streaming services, fans have been thirsty to hear him on the radio.

Want more good news? Word on the street is that Hunter is working on his third full-length studio album that will be coming later this year.

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