Danelle Hayes

Seattle, WA

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Pink Floyd cover

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American Idol

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With the full band @ Amber Lounge in Seattle

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Overview

Danelle Hayes brings a delightful sound great for weddings, corporate parties, lounges, and intimate events. Her music is sultry, edgy and soulful. Danelle has 10+ years experience in the industry. She's is an all-round artist bringing style and grace into everything she's a part of.


Reviews

22 reviews

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Daniel P.

November 12, 2025
Verified review

Incredible performer

Danelle is a beautiful and an experienced singer and piano player. She entertained us, our family in a restaurant private setting. She will be returning for our family and business gatherings

Hired as: Singing Pianist


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Owen B.

October 10, 2022
Verified review

Could Not Be Better!

There is not enough time in the day for me to explain how awesome Danelle was to work with. Not only is she an amazing musician but she repeatedly went above and beyond the call to ensure that our engagement went perfectly. Can’t thank her enough. She made the day so special and she should be the de facto option for anyone needing to book a musician!

Hired as: Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist


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Teresa N.

August 10, 2022
Verified review

Book Danelle- she’s great!!

Danelle played the piano and sang at my wedding for the ceremony and during my cocktail hour. First of all, she is the sweetest, most supportive person you could hire for a stressful event like a wedding, because she genuinely cares about her part at your event and will do what it takes to make sure it goes well. She repeatedly checked in on me to make sure I was happy with my song choices and to make sure we were on the same page for the vision I had for the event. She was communicative, reassuring, and went above and beyond to send ideas even when I didn’t know what I wanted.
While she played and sang, I also trusted her to read the room and to choose from her list of songs based on the energy of the crowd and what was needed, and she did a great job with that as well.
She gets an A++ from me and I would definitely hire her again.

Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist, Wedding Singer


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Brea S.

July 12, 2022
Verified review

Danelle was warm, kind, and charmed our guests

Danelle was lovely to plan with, and really delivered a beautiful backyard concert for my husband's birthday. She had excellent communication and follow-through. Mostly, though, her voice is wicked good and our guests were so surprised with the experience. She even let my husband play live with her! I'd hire Danelle again and pay her 2-3x what she's charging - she's that good.

Hired as: Jazz Singer, Keyboard Player, Pop Singer, R&B Vocalist, Singer/Songwriter, Soul Singer


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Jobyna N.

March 9, 2022
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Excellent

Danelle provided the perfect vocal addition to our simple graveside service. She made a point to discuss with me ahead of time what we were looking for, song choice, verse choice. We couldn't have been more satisfied with her addition to our goodbye to our dear friend.

Hired as: Gospel Singer

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English, Spanish

Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes

What to expect

If you came to see Danelle you can expect to be moved. As a solo artist she is incredible singing with just her keyboard and her voice but she is also wonderful with her band when she steps out from behind her instrument and let's it all out! She sings with heart. She sings from her guts.

If you were to bring Danelle in for studio work you will find she is very efficient and professional. She does not like to waste time, she has a very sensitive ear and works hard to get things right, and she will usually over deliver. As a song writer, composer and musician, Danelle brings her polished artistry into every project.

About

Seattle singer/songwriter Danelle Hayes has been described as everything from
Norah Jones to Amy Winehouse, to Janis Joplin to Joss Stone. It is difficult to avoid comparisons, Danelle Hayes is much more than an industry replica.
Smart and edgy lyrics along with
melodies delivered complimentary of a
truly jagged, soulful and powerful voice;
Danelle Hayes has originality and will
leave an impression on your ear.
Since her appearance on American Idol Danelle has been featured on varius television channels and radio shows, and continues to perform in venues all around the country.
She is quickly approaching the next step in her career and is thrilled to grow as a writer, artist, composer and musician. With her passion for music and her desire for meaningful connection, Danelle Hayes will capture the heart and the attention of music enthusiast all over the world.

Additional booking notes

Backline:
-Nord Electro 3 keyboard

Past booked events

November 2025

11

Tuesday

Children’s Birthday Party

7:30pm - 9:00pm

Bellevue, WA

April 2024

06

Saturday

Bachelorette Party

7:00pm - 7:45pm

Seattle, WA

October 2022

08

Saturday

Wedding Engagement

11:30am - 11:45am

Seattle, WA

September 2022

10

Saturday

Fundraiser

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Kirkland, WA

August 2022

05

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Seattle, WA

July 2022

09

Saturday

Birthday Party

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Woodinville, WA

June 2022

16

Thursday

Nonprofit Event

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lacey, WA

May 2022

28

Saturday

Wedding Ceremony

6:00pm - 8:30pm

Mazama, WA

March 2022

07

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:30am - 11:45am

Renton, WA

February 2022

22

Tuesday

Wedding Ceremony

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bellingham, WA

January 2022

31

Monday

Funeral/Memorial Service

11:00am - 11:30am

Seattle, WA

November 2021

11

Thursday

Retirement Community Event

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Mountlake Terrace, WA

05

Friday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:30pm - 2:00pm

Edmonds, WA

October 2021

23

Saturday

House Party

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Everett, WA

August 2021

28

Saturday

House Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

Seattle, WA

December 2019

25

Wednesday

Christmas Party

3:30pm - 7:00pm

Seattle, WA

15

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

2:30pm - 3:15pm

Bellingham, WA

14

Saturday

Christmas Party

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Bainbridge Island, WA

14

Saturday

Funeral/Memorial Service

1:00pm - 1:30pm

Bellevue, WA

13

Friday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Kirkland, WA

November 2019

24

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 12:30pm

Fox Island, WA

06

Wednesday

Campus Event

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Lacey, WA

October 2019

19

Saturday

Wedding Reception

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Seattle, WA

September 2019

11

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

2:30pm - 3:30pm

Seattle, WA

June 2019

30

Sunday

Wedding Ceremony

11:00am - 11:30am

Snoqualmie Pass, WA

May 2019

25

Saturday

Private wedding

4:00pm - 7:00pm

April 2019

27

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:30pm - 10:30pm

Seattle, WA

14

Sunday

Studio session

12:00pm - 6:00pm

December 2018

07

Friday

Christmas Party

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Renton, WA

Setup requirements

Power needed for keyboard. No powerless shows.

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