Hunter Hayes is only nominated in one category at this Sunday's Grammy Awards -- his single "Invisible" is up for Best Country Solo Performance -- but the young star will have an incredibly busy weekend. He's hosting the pre-telecast Premiere Ceremony, according to The Boot. He also worked with Grammy Camp and Grammy In The Schools this week.
There's so much going on that Hayes will barely have any time to draft up his acceptance speech should he win for "Invisible." Not that it matters.
"As much as you prepare, I guarantee you're going to walk up on stage, and it's going to leave your mind because you'll be so overwhelmed by the moment, which is beautiful," he said. "That's what it's all about, you know? And you speak from the heart, but as well, there's so many things going through your mind, and there's, like, 23 people waving their arms telling you stop talking, and there's a big teleprompter screen that's like, 'Time's up! Get off the stage!' And all of that stuff's being thrown at you.
"It's the most intimidating experience you can ever have. But, you know, it's still one of the most incredible experiences you have."
Hayes is known for his preparedness, so his admission that he's likely to forget everything if his name is called might surprise some fans.
"Trust me, if you want to talk about being prepared, I am the first person that wants to be over-prepared, but at the same time, I'm also a guy that doesn't like to get expectations and hopes up and all that stuff," he said. "I just like to feel it and live in the moment, sort of."
You can check out the Hayes-hosted pre-show live stream on the Grammy website beginning at 3:30 ET on Sunday. Listen to "Invisible" below:
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