Walker Hayes isn’t about to take credit for any of his success, including “Fancy Like.” The 42-year-old is enjoying an unprecedented ride, at least for him, with his viral hit, which includes starring in two Applebee’s commercials, a No. 1 song, a remix with a major pop star, and his first-ever Grammy nomination. Hayes is deeply thankful for how…
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 emerged from 2021 as one of the biggest breakout artists of the year, with his mega-hit, “Fancy Like” — a success story that might have never happened without Shane McAnally. “Fancy Like” followed several other singles Hayes released to radio, including “You Broke Up With Me” and “Trash My Heart,” but nothing had the worldwide appeal like…
2021 was full of plenty of newsworthy stories. As the country cautiously emerged from the restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, we did our best to focus on positive, uplifting stories, which illustrated the good in the music-makers, the city, the celebrities and the world. Our Top 10 stories of the year included a reality TV talent…
The 2022 Grammy Awards nominations were just announced, and include some veteran nominees, as well as a few who were fortunate enough to hear their names called for the first time in their career. Mickey Guyton and Chris Stapleton lead the pack of country artists with the most nominations, with three each. Guyton is nominated for Best Country Album,…
Walker Hayes’ road to sobriety was a tumultuous path, and one that in many ways he is still learning to navigate. Hayes learned to rely on alcohol to numb the pain in his life, including lost record deals and financial hardships. The Alabama native had dreams of making a living as a singer-songwriter, dreams that felt left behind when…
Walker Hayes just dropped a new single, “AA,” from a forthcoming new record, Country Stuff The Album. The song, written by Hayes, along with Luke Laird and Shane McAnally, is a light-hearted look at what Hayes deals with on a regular basis, including his ongoing struggle with alcoholism, five years after getting sober. “At the end of the day,…
Walker Hayes has landed on the top. The country music singer is celebrating his first No. 1 hit, with “Fancy Like,” a song that became a viral hit thanks to TikTok. The song also landed in the Top 5 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart as well. “Country radio, you hung the moon,” Hayes says. “This is the ‘we did…
Walker Hayes is taking his viral hit, “Fancy Like,” on the road! The Alabama native announces his own headlining Fancy Like Tour, kicking off in January, with rising star Mackenzie Porter serving as his opening act. “It has been so fun to watch everyone react to ‘Fancy Like,’ from Tik Tok, to country radio, to pop radio. I can’t…
