Jimmy Wayne

Jimmy Wayne

Keynote Speaker: Country Music Artist, Bestselling Author & Foster Care Awareness Advocate; Founder of Meet Me Halfway Campaign

Jimmy Wayne Biography

Jimmy Wayne is a former foster kid turned award-winning country music artist whose songs and story highlight his mission to raise awareness for children in foster care. Jimmy’s hits include “Stay Gone,” “Paper Angels,” which earned the Salvation Army’s William Booth Award, “I Love You This Much” and “Do You Believe Me Now,” which earned BMI’s prestigious Million-Air Award for receiving one million radio spins in America.

In 2009, Jimmy toured with Brad Paisley and recorded “Sara Smile” with rock ‘n roll Hall of Fame duo Daryl Hall and John Oates.

In 2010, Jimmy walked halfway across America (from Nashville to Phoenix) to raise awareness for kids aging out of the foster-care system. In 2012, Jimmy helped get legislative bills passed extending the age of foster care to 21 in California, Tennessee and North Carolina.

In 2014 he released Walk to Beautiful: The Power of Love and a Homeless Kid Who Found the Way, a three-time New York Times bestseller.

Jimmy’s third book — Ruby the Foster Dog — released November 1, 2017 (Broadstreet Publishing).

In 2016 he received the prestigious Points of Light award from President George H.W. Bush (41), and in 2017 he received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from William Woods University and in 2018 he received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Cal State University San Marcos. In 2019 he was honored by the National Council For Adoption with the Warren and Mary Alice Babineaux Award in recognition of his continued commitment to creating positive change in the lives of children in foster care who need permanent families.

Jimmy has performed on the Grand Ole Opry show 224 times. He lives in Nashville and continues to work tirelessly on behalf of at-risk foster youth by performing, writing books, and keynote speaking.

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Jimmy Wayne Videos

Jimmy Wayne - What people are saying about his keynote presentation
Jimmy Wayne's journey from foster care to fame | Fox News
Jimmy Wayne | Keynote

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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, Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Author, Political, Motivational, College 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 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jimmy Wayne for your next private or corporate function.

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Jimmy Wayne is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music, Fiction Authors and Social Activism. 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, Judge Glenda Hatchett and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jimmy Wayne for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/04/2026.

Jimmy Wayne Videos

Jimmy Wayne - What people are saying about his keynote presentation
Jimmy Wayne's journey from foster care to fame | Fox News
Jimmy Wayne | Keynote
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  • How do I book Jimmy Wayne to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jimmy Wayne for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jimmy Wayne, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jimmy Wayne or any other speaker of your choice.
  • 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 1.855.383.8805 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, Fiction Authors, Social Activism, Family & Parenting, Inspirational, Author, Political, Motivational, College 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 1.855.383.8805, 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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