Walker Hayes is recovering from a bit of whiplash, following his viral 2021 “Fancy Like” hit. After spending years and years in Nashville, trying to get his music heard, “Fancy Like” changed everything for Hayes. “It was a lot, and we’re still kind of going, ‘Hey, what just happened?’” Hayes admits to People. The success of “Fancy Like” not…
Walker Hayes is opening up about his recent Grand Ole Opry debut. Haye performed for the first time at the Grand Ole Opry on August 29, a full-circle moment that Hayes has been waiting for, for a long, long time. “Crazy story, but my father-in-law brought me here like 20 years ago,” Hayes says from the Opry stage. “It…
A new album is coming from Walker Hayes! The 45-year-old announces the release of 17 Problems, out on August 22. The record follows New Money, released in 2023. “This album is very reflective,” Hayes says. “I think you can tell I’m in the middle of losing my dad and raising kids. I’m at that corner of the road in…
Walker Hayes has to learn how to budget, and budget well. The 45-year-old is part of a new series, Lincoln Financial’s The Action Plan by Rich Roll, where he talks about the choices he has to make, in order to make sure he has enough to support his large family. “I’ve lived through the ups and downs of the…
Brad Paisley is heading out on tour! The Grand Ole Opry member just announced his 2025 Truck Still Works World Tour. Walker Hayes will serve as the opening act on all dates, with Alexandra Kay, Avery Anna and Mae Estes joining on select dates as well. Dylan Scott joins for one date. The Truck Still Works World tour kicks…
Walker Hayes‘ family is mourning a big loss. The father of six reveals on social media that their longtime family pet passed away, while they were traveling for the holidays. “Lost a great dog today. Noly (short for Magnolia) left us this morning,” Hayes writes. “13 years old. She was the best. Hopefully she’s wherever Hazel went. I do…
Walker Hayes vividly recalls the moment he knew his drinking had gotten out of control, or at least one of the moments. The father of six was watching home videos with his family, and saw an interaction between him and his son, with Hayes’ eyes glazed over because he was so inebriated. For Hayes, it was an important wake-up…
Count Walker Hayes among the large, and growing, number of country music artists who proudly live a sober lifestyle. But unlike some artists Hayes, who has been sober since 2015, wants to — and maybe needs to — talk about his brave choice to quit drinking. “I think for me personally, if I was not vocal about my sobriety…
Happy birthday to Walker Hayes! The singer, who turns 44 on December 27, has had an interesting life, marked by plenty of highs and lows. Keep reading to learn more about the viral superstar. 1. He has eight older half-siblings. Thanks to his parents getting divorced, Hayes managed to have a lot of older siblings — eight in all….
Several country artists have released either original songs or put their own take on holiday classics to help celebrate the Christmas season. Whether it’s a Christmas carol that has been sung for decades, or an original, we have ten songs to keep on repeat this holiday season. 10. “Hurry Up Christmas,” HunterGirl The Season 20 runner-up of American Idol,…
