Wesley Adam Hampton (born December 8, 1977) is a Christian music singer. He is a tenor for The Gaither Vocal Band. Wes 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. 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. Wes Hampton's 21 year tenure ranks him the longest-serving member of the Gaither Vocal Band besides Bill Gaither himself.
Early life Hampton was born in Memphis, Tennessee. 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.A flyer about a concert He was part of the worship staff at The Church at Brook Hills, a Birmingham church, for seven years.
Career Hampton was the tenor for The Trevedores, a Christian music singing group affiliated with Trevecca Nazarene University from 1996 through 1998. 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. Wes also appears in the Gaither Homecoming video series.
Other works Hampton released a cookbook in 2009 called, A Place at the Table. In 2016, he released a second cookbook, WEScipes. In 2021, he released a third cookbook, WEScipes 2.0.
Personal life Hampton is married to Andrea (Means), and they have four boys, Barrett, Hudson, Carden, and Sutton. They currently live in Nolensville, Tennessee.
Discography
Solo Title Album details A Man Like Me Release date: September 13, 2011 Label: Spring House/EMI Out On A Limb Release date: March 11, 2014 Label: Wes Hampton Music LLC Wes Hampton Hymns Release date: 2019 Label: Wes Hampton Music LLC Stubborn Hope Release date: September 23, 2022 Label: Wes Hampton
Gaither Vocal Band
Compilations 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
Awards and nominations Grammy Awards Year Category Nominated work Result 2007 Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album Give It Away 2009 Southern Gospel, Country Gospel or Bluegrass Gospel Album Lovin' Life 2015 Best Roots Gospel Album Hymns
GMA Dove Awards 2009 Christmas Album Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style 2007 Southern Gospel Song "Give It Away" 2007 Southern Gospel Album Give It Away 2009 Southern Gospel Album Lovin' Life 2010 Southern Gospel Album Reunited 2010 Southern Gospel Album Greatly Blessed 2010 Song of the Year "Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored" 2011 Southern Gospel Song "Better Day" 2013 Southern Gospel Performance "Glorious Freedom" 2013 Bluegrass Song "Come to Jesus" 2013 Southern Gospel Album Pure and Simple 2022 Southern Gospel Recorded Song My Feet Are On The Rock
Singing News Awards 2006 Singing News Horizon Individual Fan Award.Singing News Awards from 2006
References
External links
Gaither Vocal Band Profile The Grammy Award Profile