Wes Hampton

Biography

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. 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.

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

Singing News Awards

2006 Singing News Horizon Individual Fan Award.