Walker Hayes just released the video for his latest single, “AA.” While the video for the song might be humorous, with Hayes driving a tractor down the streets of Nashville, and getting behind the wheel of a DeLorean, the father of six says the message behind the song is anything but funny. “I need to hear another dad say,…
Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper‘s new book, Glad You’re Here, is out. The book details the pair’s unlikely friendship, when Hayes was dealing with a series of life-crushing blows, and it was Cooper who helped bring Hayes out of one of the darkest seasons of his life. “I needed to feel welcome, honestly,” Hayes says on the Today Show….
Walker Hayes‘ biggest dreams didn’t include the life he has right now, and he isn’t taking any of it for granted. The father of six had not one but two failed record deals, and was struggling to support his family with his job at Costco, when he made the decision to stop trying to make music that he thought…
If there was ever an unlikely friendship, it might be with Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper. Hayes met Cooper when he was despondent about his lack of success in the music industry, struggling to support his family financially, drinking heavily, and wanting nothing to do with the Christian faith Hayes’ wife Laney believed in. But when Hayes reluctantly…
Walker Hayes is heading back out on the road! The father of six, who wrapped up his Fancy Like Tour earlier this year, announces plans to embark on his Glad You’re Here Tour, hitting arenas all over the country. Parmalee will serve as Hayes’ opening act. The tour marks Hayes’ first time headlining arenas, after selling out most theaters on…
Nearly four years ago, Walker Hayes and his family had their lives forever changed, when his seventh child, daughter Oakleigh, passed away shortly after she was born. His wife, Laney, suffered a ruptured uterus and nearly lost her life as well. When the tragedy occurred, on June 6, 2018, Hayes was set to make his debut at the…
More performers were just announced for the upcoming 2022 CMT Music Awards, which promises to be one of the most unforgettable awards shows ever. Bryan Adams, Walker Hayes, Thomas Rhett and Monica are among the artists who have been added to the already star-studded list. Adams will perform with Jason Aldean, while Jimmie Allen will sing with Little Big…
Walker Hayes doesn’t know where he would be without his friend, Craig Cooper. The two met when Hayes was feeling down and despondent, and in the throes of battling alcoholism, a battle he ultimately conquered. It was Cooper who saw something in Hayes — something Hayes couldn’t quite yet see in himself — and began what became a…
Walker Hayes was in Las Vegas over the weekend for the 2022 Grammy Awards, where he was nominated for Best Country Song, for “Fancy Like.” Hayes didn’t win the Grammy, which went to Chris Stapleton for “Cold” instead. But even without the coveted trophy, the Alabama native says he already feels like a winner because of the industry…
Walker Hayes‘ entire life and career changed after his “Fancy Like” song went viral on TikTok. But Hayes might not be one of the reigning superstars in country music, if not for his wife, Laney, who encouraged him to keep going, time and again, when he was ready to give up. “In a very humble way, she would…
