Hunter Hutchinson was born and raised in Abilene, Texas and attended Wylie High School.  He is an aspiring country music artist and is one of my very best friends.  
Although I may be considered biased, I am not writing about his work because he’s a long-time friend of mine.  I chose to do this because I truly believe he has what it takes to someday be a star.  He is currently a sophomore at Texas Tech, a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and is extremely involved in the Greek community.

“From playing at sorority events with dozens of girls standing around to playing in a bar with 20 people have all been times I wouldn’t give up for anything,” he explained.  Hunter has performed the past 2 years at Delta After Dark, as well as Alpha Phi Chilifest, Blue Light Live, Firehouse, and numerous other places and events around Lubbock and Abilene.  He said, “my first full band show was a crowd the bar said they hadn’t seen in a very long time.  Being in my hometown and seeing the support from all of those people is quite amazing.” 

Hunter already has one album out on iTunes, called Texas Too.  Not only is he a singer and guitarist, but he is also a songwriter.  A personal favorite song of mine is “Man Who Believes In Me,” which was written in memory of his dad.  Hunter’s father passed away on February 20, 2008.  Chuck was an amazing man and influenced many people throughout his lifetime, especially Hunter.  Cancer Services Network’s Fashions for the Cure gave Hunter an opportunity to give back to the community in Abilene by singing the song he wrote about his dad.  He sang in front of over 600 people and touched each and every one of them.  I believe that shows a lot about Hunter’s personality.  He doesn’t just have a passion for singing. He has a desire to write meaningful songs.

Currently, Hunter is in the studio working on a record that his “big bro” Aaron Watson is producing and helping him write.  He illuminated by how blessed he is with the support of family and friends. I hope the Greek family can contribute to help his support group grow.  To prove his willingness to succeed, Hutchinson said, “I’ve worked my butt off for this and won’t stop ‘til the top, then I reckon I’ll just keep working hard.”

“I have had the door shoved in my face many of times, but it seems shortly after an even bigger door will open,” Hunter said about his experiences as a musician.  This can be demonstrated by the notification he recently personally received from Josh Abbott asking him to open up for a big show in Lubbock with Josh and Pat Green.  He told me that the feeling still hasn’t worn off and has continued to keep a smile on his face.  

That being said, let’s prove why Texas Tech has one of the strongest Greek communities among all and show our support for Hunter Hutchinson on Saturday, May 3^rd at the Lonestar Amphitheater for the 1^st Annual Spring Fest.  Doors open at 6:00 and tickets and information can be attained at  www.roadhousetickets.com.