Walker Hayes is a much different man than he was just a few years ago. When the 42-year-old first wrote and released the song, “Craig,” about his friend, Craig Cooper, who gave him a minivan when he was broke, Hayes was unwilling to talk about anything spiritual, much less sing about it. Now, Hayes has a new book…
Walker Hayes is, perhaps ironically, celebrating his sobriety with his new tune, “Drinking Songs.” Written by Hayes and Jordan Gray, the song, from Hayes’ upcoming Country Stuff The Album, out on January 21. The song, which says in part, “So give me that bourbon and Bocephus / I can’t help me so help me Jesus / She ain’t coming…
Walker Hayes is opening up about his upcoming new book, Glad You’re Here. The book is written by Hayes and his good friend, Craig Cooper, who inspired Haye’s song, “Craig.” “I bought the house next door to uncovers the details of our friendship, my testimony, us losing a baby, so I go…
Walker Hayes is incredibly proud of his six children. The 43-year-old, who is joined often on the road by his entire family, knows he hasn’t always been the father he wanted to be for them, but the hardships have made them stronger, together and as individuals. “They’ve seen many versions of their dad,’ Hayes tells Yahoo. “They’ve seen poor…
Walker Hayes’ life could have gone in an entirely different direction. The singer-songwriter had a lengthy struggle with alcoholism, one he ultimately conquered, although he admits it is a battle he has to fight daily. “I’m eight years sober this October,” Hayes tells Fox News. “I woke up one day when I was working at Costco. I was working…
Walker Hayes had a big reality check after losing at this year’s Grammy Awards. The father of six was nominated for Best Country Song, for “Fancy Like,” with the trophy going to Chris Stapleton for “Cold” instead. Hayes admits that while it was an honor to be nominated, he desperately wanted to walk away with his first Grammy Award. “I’m…
Jeff Carson has passed away. The country singer, best known for songs like “The Car,” “Holdin’ Onto Somethin’” and his No. 1 hit, “Not On Your Love,” died on March 26 at Williamson Medical Center, located just outside of Nashville, Tennessee, after suffering a heart attack. Born in Oklahoma and raised in Arkansas, Carson began his career singing in…
