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Walker Hayes

Walker Hayes grew up in Mobile, Alabama and studied at Samford University before moving to Nashville to pursue music. His early years there involved financial...

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Editor's note

Walker Hayes, from Nashville struggles to viral country-pop

An Alabama songwriter whose 2021 hit 'Fancy Like' turned financial hardship into TikTok fame.

For a quick sense of his range, listen to 'Fancy Like' back-to-back with 'Make You Cry.' One's a viral dance about Applebee's, the other's a quieter song about making someone emotional, both feel like Hayes.

Hayes matters because he represents a modern country story that's both specific and relatable. 'Fancy Like' wasn't just a viral moment, it was a song about his wife Laney that connected because it felt real. Tracks like 'Make You Cry' and 'U Gurl' show he can pivot from emotional material to upbeat pop-country without losing that personal touch.

He moved from Mobile to Nashville after college, where he faced years of financial struggles and rejections. His 2011 debut 'Reason to Rhyme' and 2017's 'Boom' came before the unexpected 2021 breakthrough with 'Fancy Like,' which led to his 2022 album 'Country Stuff the Album.'

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Walker Hayes grew up in Mobile, Alabama and studied at Samford University before moving to Nashville to pursue music. His early years there involved financial struggles and rejections, which he's mentioned in interviews. He released his debut album 'Reason to Rhyme' in 2011, followed by 'Boom' in 2017.

In 2021, Hayes had an unexpected breakthrough with 'Fancy Like,' a song inspired by his wife Laney that became a viral hit. He later released a version featuring Kesha and included it on his 2022 album 'Country Stuff the Album,' which also features the song 'Country Stuff' with Jake Owen.

Hayes has faced some criticism, including in 2022 when he apologized for using the term 'redneck' in a social media post. His music often blends country with pop elements, and songs like 'U Gurl,' 'Drinkin' Songs,' and 'Make You Cry' show his range from upbeat tracks to more emotional material.

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