Jimmy Wayne
Keynote Speaker: Country Music Artist, NY Times Best Selling Author & Founder of Meet Me Halfway Campaign
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Jimmy Wayne Biography
Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned country music artist known for his songs that bring attention to his mission of raising awareness for children in foster care. His popular hits include “Stay Gone,” “Paper Angels,” “I Love You This Much,” and “Do You Believe Me Now,” which earned him BMI’s Million-Air Award for receiving one million radio spins in America. In 2008, his second album, "Do You Believe Me Now," was released, with the title track becoming Wayne's first Number One hit. The following year, he joined Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley on the American Saturday Night tour, performing his album "Sara Smile."
In 2010, Wayne undertook a significant journey on foot from Nashville to Phoenix, a 1,660-mile walk as part of the "Meet Me Halfway" campaign. This courageous act aimed to raise awareness for kids aging out of the foster care system, a cause Wayne is particularly passionate about. Despite suffering a broken foot during the walk, he completed the adventure, and his advocacy for foster children continues unabated. In 2012, his efforts culminated in the passing of legislative bills that extended the age of foster care to 21 in California, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Wayne has also made substantial contributions to the field of writing. He co-authored the novel "Paper Angels" and the autobiography "Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way." This memoir quickly became a three-time New York Times bestseller and crossed the 100,000 print sales milestone in 18 months. Additionally, Wayne wrote and published a children's book, "Ruby The Foster Dog," and paired it with an album, "Ruby Toons."
Notably, Wayne has been recognized for his extensive work in foster care advocacy. In 2016, he was the proud recipient of the prestigious Points of Light Award from President George W. Bush (41). The next year, he received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from William Woods University and an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Cal State University San Marcos in 2018. He has also served as a spokesperson for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a national network of volunteers who represent abused and neglected children in court.
Currently residing in Nashville, Wayne continues his tireless work for at-risk foster youth through his music, writing, and keynote speaking. He has performed on the Grand Ole Opry stage 223 times, and his commitment to his mission remains unwavering.
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Jimmy Wayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainers, Authors, Social Activism, Inspirational, Political, Family & Parenting, Motivational, Government, College, Literary and Celebrity.
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Jimmy Wayne generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Jimmy Wayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Entertainers and Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Jimmy Wayne for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Jimmy Wayne generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Common, Victoria Rowell and Erik Wahl. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jimmy Wayne for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Jimmy Wayne for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Jimmy Wayne, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Jimmy Wayne are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jimmy Wayne, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Jimmy Wayne speak about?
Jimmy Wayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music, Entertainers, Authors, Social Activism, Inspirational, Political, Family & Parenting, Motivational, Government, College, Literary and Celebrity. -
Where does Jimmy Wayne travel from?
Jimmy Wayne generally travels from Nashville, TN, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Jimmy Wayne?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jimmy Wayne for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jimmy Wayne for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jimmy Wayne or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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