Wes Hampton

Wes Hampton
Hampton in concert, 2012
Background information
Born	(1977-12-08) December 8, 1977 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Southern gospel, Christian, contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)	Singer
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2000–present
Associated acts	The Trevadores, Gaither Vocal Band
Website	www.weshampton.com

Wes 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 personal album was titled "A Man Like Me." Wes also has a album out called "Out on a Limb". Wes hopes to have another album out soon.

Early life

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 of a Birmingham church for seven years.

Career

Hampton was also a member of a group called the Trevadores during his years at Trevecca, for whom he sang lead. He joined the Gaither Vocal Band following. His first recording with them was the album Give it Away released in 2007. They then released the albums Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style and Lovin' Life in 2008. As of early-2014, the line-up is David Phelps (1st tenor), Hampton (2nd tenor), Adam Crabb (lead), Todd Suttles (baritone), and Gaither (bass).

He also received an award from Singing News in 2006, the Singing News Horizon Individual Fan Award.^[4]

Discography

Solo

Title	Album details
A Man Like Me	Release date: September 13, 2011 Label: Spring House/EMI

Solo

Title	Album details
Reality	Release date: March 11, 2014 Label:

Other works

Hampton released a cookbook in 2009 called, A Place at the Table. In 2016, he released a second cookbook, "WEScipes".^[2]

Personal life

Hampton is married to Andrea (Means), and they have four boys, Barrett, Hudson, Carden, and Sutton.

References

↑ "Gaither Vocal Band, guests play Holland's Central Wesleyan Church". The Grand Rapids Press. 10 March 2009. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
1 2 Wes's page on Gaither Artists
↑ A flyer about a concert
↑ Singing News Awards from 2006

External links

Official website

Gaither Vocal Band

David Phelps Wes Hampton Adam Crabb Todd Suttles Bill Gaither Steve Green Gary McSpadden Lee Young Jon Mohr Larnelle Harris Michael English Lemuel Miller Jim Murray Mark Lowry Terry Franklin Buddy Mullins Jonathan Pierce Guy Penrod Russ Taff Marshall Hall

Studio albums	The New Gaither Vocal Band Passin' The Faith Along New Point of View One X 1 Wings A Few Good Men Homecoming Peace of the Rock Southern Classics Testify Southern Classics Volume II Lovin' God & Lovin' Each Other Still the Greatest Story Ever Told God is Good I Do Believe Everything Good A Cappella Give It Away Together (with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound) Lovin’ Life Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style Gaither Vocal Band Reunion (Vol. 1 & 2) Reunited Greatly Blessed I Am A Promise Pure And Simple Hymns The New Edition Sometimes It Takes A Mountain Christmas Collection

Live CDs	Back Home in Indiana Better Day Happy Rhythm

Live DVDs	Homecoming Live at Praise Gathering Back Home in Indiana Hawaiian Homecoming I Do Believe Australian Homecoming Give It Away Together Gaither Vocal Band Reunion Volumes 1 & 2 Reunited Better Day Pure And Simple Volumes 1 & 2 Sometimes It Takes A Mountain Happy Rhythm

Compilation Albums	The Best from the Beginning The King is Coming Can't Stop Talkin' About Him Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band – Volume 1 Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band – Volume 2 8 Great Hits The Best of the Gaither Vocal Band Icon Christmas Collection

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