The career of Hailey Whitters continues to rocket into the stratosphere.

The Shuevyille, Iowa native has had an absolutely incredible 2023. Consider for a moment just some of what she's accomplished this year.

Whitters performed on the ACM Awards in May.

She was also named the ACM's New Female Artist of the Year. She gave a tremendous acceptance speech.

This summer, "Everything She Ain't" became her first platinum single.

This November, Whitters is nominated for New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards.

To say that Whitters has had a busy year on the road would be an understatement. This is how things looked back in February.

This Friday, she'll open another show for Eric Church. Later this month, she'll begin opening a series of about a dozen different concerts for Luke Bryan.

Next year, Whitters will again tour with Luke Combs.

Earlier today came yet another tour announcement. Beginning in late February of 2024, Whitters will be on tour with Dan & Shay. Even though the announcement post has Hailey's face shining brightly here in the state of Iowa, there are currently no Iowa shows on that tour. We definitely hope that changes.

Even though 2023 has been a phenomenal year for Hailey Whitters, yes 2024 might be even better. You certainly can't blame her for dancing, nor can you blame those of us in the state of Iowa for being very, very proud of her.

Hailey Whitters is a young woman with a ton of talent and just as much passion. We can't wait to see what she does next.

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