# Hunter Hayes on identity beyond music, high-efficiency routines, and radical vulnerability.

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Podcast: [The Other 22 Hours](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-other-22-hours-6074570)
Published: 2026-03-11T11:00:40+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theother22hours.com
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5x Grammy-nominee Hunter Hayes has spent his entire life on a national stage, from performing at the White House at age seven to sharing stadium spotlights with the likes of Stevie Wonder and Taylor Swift. Yet, behind the multi-platinum accolades was a realization that his professional development had far outpaced his personal life. In this episode, we explore the vulnerability of "growing up" in the public eye, the paralyzing fear of not being busy, how a strict routine can actually provide the ultimate freedom to play, and why starting from a place of love is the only viable way to build a career that lasts.

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