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 Walker Hayes at the Country Throwdown Tour in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | (1979-12-27) December 27, 1979 (age 45) |
| Origin | Mobile, Alabama |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Capitol Records Nashville |
Walker Hayes (born December 27, 1979) is an American country music singer.
Early life
Hayes was born on December 27, 1979 in Mobile, Alabama. His father, Charles Hayes is a realtor.
Musical career
Hayes and his wife moved to Nashville in 2005, hoping to get in the country music business. He landed a job writing songs for a Nashville publishing company and then signed a contract with Capitol Nashville. In 2010, he released his first single, "Pants." It debuted at No. 60 on the Hot Country Songs charts dated for the week ending September 18, 2010. Kyle Ward of Roughstock rated the single three-and-a-half stars out of five. Hayes debuted the video for the song in December 2010.
Personal life
He lives in Nashville with his wife, Laney Beville Hayes, and their three children. The couple is expecting a fourth child.
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | US Heat | ||
| Walker Hayes |
|
66 | 43 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Country | |||
| 2010 | "Pants" | 40 | Reason to Rhyme (unreleased) |
| 2011 | "Why Wait for Summer" | 42 |
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Pants" | Peter Zavadil |
References
- ^ Renee Busby (22 January 2011). "Mobilian Walker Hayes hits country music charts with his song 'Pants'". Al.com. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- Walker Hayes (27 December 2010). "Walker Hayes Twitter status". Twitter. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
- Jim Malec (3 August 2010). "Song Review: Walker Hayes - "Wax Paper Cups"". American Twang. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
- Edward Morris (11 September 2010). "Lady Antebellum's Need You Now Recaptures No. 1 Perch". CMT. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
- Kyle Ward (6 September 2010). "Walker Hayes — "Pants"". Roughstock. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
- "Walker Hayes, 'Pants' (Making of the Video)". The Boot. 17 December 2010. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
- "Top Country Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
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