Country Pop Bites: Wade Hayes – September 5

Did you know that on this day in Country Music History in 1995 Wade Hayes earned his first gold album, for "Old Enough To Know Better"?

It’s true! Check out the video!

Here are 5 little known truths about Wade Hayes.

• His musical influences are Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Gary Stewart, Gene Watson, Buck Owens, Willie Nelson, Ricky Skaggs, Lefty Frizzell and his Dad, Don.
• He played lead guitar at age 14 with his Dad band "Country Heritage".
• He played drums in the marching band at the University of Central Oklahoma.
• His favorite teams are the Oklahoma Sooners and the Atlanta Braves.
• His favorite color is red.