The father of six used alcohol as a way to cope with his failed record deal, his family's financial struggles and more until his addiction began to take over his life. I have thought about it with my team, perhaps just dropping that. Hayes was born on December 27, 1979, in Mobile, Alabama. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. [2] In 2010, he released his first single, "Pants". Hayes also spoke highly of his wife, calling her his most ardent champion. He had recently borrowed thumbtacks from his daughter Lela and the family had piled in the car and made a game out of . While sympathetic fans showed their support in the comments, the Grammy-nominated singer said, I appreciate yall listening to my stuff and just letting me dump it all out. 182.3K. Twitter; Jen Juneau is a digital news writer for PEOPLE since 2016. Hayes' oldest child, Lela, was born in December 2006. We know they wrote something timeless because at our shows today, even before the release of Cole Swindells single, Heads Carolina, as well as many of our other songs, has had a huge response that hasnt died down over the years. The tour, featuring support from MacKenzie Porter, will make stops in New York, Knoxville, Nashville and more, before wrapping up in Louisville, KY, on April 30. Loxley Hayes is the country singer's second-born daughter and fifth child. According to the wiki, Walker Hayes aka Charles Edgar Walker Hayes was born on December 27, 1979, in Mobile, Alabama, United States. @craigcampbellmusic and fam killin it #tractorsongs. The ages and names of Walker Hayes children are Charles Eder Walker, Grace Eder, Owen Eder, Madeline Eder, Ida Hayes, and Joy Hayes. Hayes and Laney lost their daughter, Oakleigh Klover, on June 6, 2018, after Laney suffered a uterine rupture. Don't worry - she didn't. After years of reflection, Hayes is now utilizing the power of music to share his story and to help other grieving individuals. Please enable JavaScript in your browser to submit the form, Walker Hayes Opens Up About His Sobriety, Going To AA & Talks His Long Road To Success, Walker Hayes, Ashley Cooke & More To Perform At Fort Myers Benefit Concert, Hosted by Jay Allen & Kylie Morgan, WATCH: Walker Hayes, Daughter Lela & Jo Dee Messina Create TikTok Dance For Heads Carolina, Tails California, Roman Alexander Talks Writing Retreat That Led to New Single Mess Me Up & Dustin Lynchs Party Mode, Kelsea Ballerinis Mom Reacts To Divorce EP & Recalls The One Time She Had To Clap Back At A Fan. But, dropping that would merely just be to help someone out there, and thats a beautiful thing. Walker Hayes and Lila Hayes met on the dance floor when she was just 13 years old. Charles Edgar Walker Hayes (born December 27, 1979) is an American country pop singer and songwriter. I think that Tim Nichols and Mark D. Sanders put together a timeless theme and melody. Walker Hayes, the singer of "Fancy Like," and his daughter, Lila Hayes, has quickly become the most popular TikTok pair. Walker Hayes' new song "Face in the Crowd," available everywhere now, is a story song detailing the true love between Hayes and his number one fan - wife Laney Hayes. Following the heartbreaking news that Oakleigh had passed away, his wife was rushed into surgery and was battling for her own life. Lila also appears on his. "Did I miss something??? While the couple mourns the loss of Oakleigh, Hayes is thankful to still have Laney after nearly losing her, too. Theyre just kids, but them being proud of me means so much to me, and I can tell that they are. The tragedy took place in June 2018, after Laney's uterus ruptured, cutting off blood flow to the baby and suffocating her. WATCH: Lee Brice Brings Epic Dance Party To A Wedding In New Soul Music Video, Brantley Gilbert Talks So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition), Teases Project With Jelly Roll & More, Chase Wright Reflects On The True Meaning Of Love In Romantic New Single, Never Loved Before, Brittany Aldean Celebrates Jason Aldeans 46th Birthday: Thank You For Being The Best Husband & Daddy, Jordan Davis Reveals How Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan & More Inspired His Songwriting For New Album, Bluebird Days. Jo Dee Messina recently joined TikTok and enlisted Walker Hayes and his 16-year-old daughter Lela to create a dance for her chart-topping 90s hit. Walker Hayes Throws His Teenage Daughter A 'Period Party'. Which is exactly what Walker Hayes did when he danced to his track "Fancy Like" with his daughter on the social media platform. In one humorous video, theHayes gang of eight plays with her on the trampoline, and she becomes a little upset after she is hit lightly with a ball. I scored major "mom" points with these tickets. The couple did not release details about the cause of their child's death. Together, they have created and run a company that has impacted over 1.4 million people. That is when I began to worry for my wifes life, and of course Im freaking out.". "If that was me and I was 15, I'd have, like, gold chains on be like, 'I did that!'". Within the last few months, country music fans have witnessed Walker Hayes turn into an internet sensation and a world-renowned singer-songwriter. She posts her own music videos and dances to her dad's music. Hayes, 38, and his wife, Laney, 39, mourned the death of daughter Oakleigh Klover on June 6, which occurred after a rare rupture of the uterus cut off blood flow to the baby, suffocating her. They are my favorite things about life. [8] Kyle Ward of Roughstock rated the single 3.5 stars out of 5. You never know what's going to happen in the Walker Hayes' Household. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group August 25th, 2021. Watch Walker Hayes perform 'You Broke Up with Me' live on TODAY. "Fancy Like" appeared on an extended play titled Country Stuff, the tracks of which also carried over to his third studio album, 2022's Country Stuff the Album. Hayes also shared the video on his TikTok with the caption, Look who stopped by the porch today , tagging Messina. Hayes' fifth child and second daughter, Loxley, was born to the adorable couple in 2014. 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And the dogs. The singer honors their late daughter and expresses his thankfulness for Oakley in the caption. #WalkerHayes #FancyLike #WalkerHayesKidsLast time we check in, Walker and Laney had just returned from the Grammy awardsand we found their son rollerblading through the house! Since the day their daughter died at birth, country star Walker Hayes and his wife Laney have been intent on keeping the baby's memory alive. Hayes' fourth child, Beckett, is nine years old. Its called Six On Earth, One In Heaven, and its about me meeting someone who had experienced the same thing, and it is really centered on the fact that when some tragedy occurs to you, youre in a club, Hayes exclusively told Music Mayhem. 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Messina is enjoying a resurgence of her 1996 debut, Heads Carolina, Tails California, as Cole Swindells tribute hit, She Had Me At Heads Carolina, continues to dominate the charts. The couple suffered a tragedy in 2018 after their seventh child and fourth daughter, Oakleigh Klover Hayes, died hours after her birth on June 6 after Laney suffered a uterine rupture.. Walker Hayes and wife Laney Beville Hayes have a big family, with three daughters and three sons: Lela, Chapel, Baylor, Beckett, Loxley, and Everly, according to People. 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Michael Tran // Getty Images. Any true supporter of Hayes understands that he is a family man at heart. "I've been here 17 years I would be lying if I said I was still chasing some amount of fame, or even fortune "When people hate, I feel like they just assume I'm trying to rebuildcountry music, you know what I mean?" Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? 2. "I really just hoped that this wasnt going to be the worst day of my life, even though it kind of already was," Hayes told People. Walker Hayes will play Ryman Auditorium with Kelsea Ballerini Feb. 14. . Within the last few months, country music fans have witnessed Walker Hayes turn into an internet sensation and a world-renowned singer-songwriter. Walker Hayes' Other Daughter Just Stole the Dang Show Taste of Country 681K subscribers Subscribe 2.2K Share 79K views 3 months ago #walkerhayes #CountryMusic #Nashville Move over Lela, your. A friend of their midwife who had lost a baby four years earlier spoke to them about her decision to spend the time with her child's body. [26] Hayes is a Christian and has been sober since 2015.[27]. 2023 Music Mayhem. I scored major "mom" points with these tickets. The duo broke up shortly after they graduated from college, only to rekindle their romance later on and get engaged. When I look at the success that it has, it brings me joy because I always believed that the song was timeless.. and last updated 8:59 AM, Aug 27, 2021. A few years ago, Walker Hayes lost his seventh child and nearly his wife while she was giving birth to their late daughter Oakleigh Klover. When Laney wakes up, how do I tell her? he previously told the outlet. Don't miss the Walker Hayes concert at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Charles Edgar Walker Hayes (born December 27, 1979) is an American country pop singer and songwriter. Walker Hayes has had a whirlwind year, thanks to the success of "Fancy Like." After posting a video of him and his 16-year-old daughter, Lela, performing an original dance to the track on TikTok, the video soon went viral, so much so the song and dance were featured in an Applebee's commercial. Walker Hayes and his wife, Laney, went through an experience that no parent would ever want to live through; losing your baby. Walker, who recently landed a major Applebee's deal, shared that his daughter knew she was getting recognized and she had a "cute" way of acknowledging it. Walker Hayes hasn't had a drink since 2016, a fact that is sobering even to him. "She gets recognized all the time now, and she's real cute about it," Hayes shares of his daughter,who will turn 16 in December. 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