About me
Hunter Hawkins is a singer, songwriter and filmmaker whose music is rooted in honesty, growth and lived experience.
Raised in the Bay Area, Hawkins discovered songwriting after finding a rare 1954 Gibson J45 guitar in their grandfather's garage. Teaching themself to play through instinctive fingerstyle patterns rather than traditional chords, they developed a distinctive cascading guitar sound that pairs naturally with their powerful multi-octave voice. The result is an intimate and emotionally resonant style that blends contemporary folk and pop storytelling.
Drawing inspiration from Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, and Regina Spektor, Hawkins creates songs that feel reflective, personal, and quietly moving. Hunter's growing momentum has taken them to stages around the world — from London and Paris to New York's legendary Bitter End and the iconic Newport Folk Festival. They have shared stages with Kenny Loggins, Richard Marx, and David Foster. Presented with the Emerging Artist Award at the FestForums 2026 Annual Awards, Hunter is managed by Kevin Jonas Sr. and Jonas Group Entertainment.
The first single, “Here Now,” debuted June 5th, 2026. Titled Awake, the album introduces a compelling new voice in contemporary folk-pop.
