Walker Hayes

If you have heard the popular song “Fancy Like,” which was released on June 4, 2021, then you must have an idea about the singer of the song. So, the singer of that song is none other than Walker Hayes. The song has crossed 100 million views on YouTube as of September 18, 2022, which is after one year of its release date.

Walker Hayes is an American singer and songwriter. Throughout his career, he has sung many songs and has released three studio albums. His first album, Reason to Rhyme, was released in 2010. 

What Is the Birthdate Of Walker Hayes?

According to the wiki, Walker Hayes, aka Charles Edgar Walker Hayes, was born on December 27, 1979, in Mobile, Alabama, United States.

He holds American nationality, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn. His father, Charles Hayes, passed away in 2021. Walker's mother lives a pretty private life.

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Similarly, he attended St.Paul’s Episcopal school and later enrolled at Birmingham-Southern College, situated in Birmingham, Alabama, and received his bachelor's degree in music.

He spent his childhood days in Mobile, Alabama. Then in 2005, he moved to Nashville in order to pursue his career in music. 

When Did Walker Hayes Begin His Career?

Walker Hayes began his music career after moving to Nashville in 2005. He initially signed with Mercury Records Nashville as a songwriter but was dropped before releasing any music. He then joined Capitol Records Nashville and released his first single, Pants, in 2010. The song reached number 60 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, and he also released a music video for it that December.

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In 2011, Hayes released his debut studio album, Reason to Rhyme, through Capitol Records. The album featured tracks like Pants, Why Wait for Summer, Kitchen Table, and Mama’s Hot. His career gained momentum in 2016 when multi-Grammy winner Shane McAnally signed him to SMACK/RareSpark Records.

That year, he released two EPs, 8Tracks Vol. 1: Good Shit and 8Tracks Vol. 2: Break the Internet. After moving to Monument Records, he released 8Tracks Vol. 3: Black Sheep in 2019, followed by his second studio album, Boom (2017), which included the hit single You Broke Up with Me.

Hayes achieved major mainstream success in 2022 with Country Stuff The Album, which featured the 7x-Platinum viral hit Fancy Like. He continued his momentum with New Money in 2023, featuring the single Good with Me. His most recent album, 17 Problems, was released on August 22, 2025, and includes 17 tracks, including 17 Year Old Problems and the collaboration Song For My Son with Kane Brown.

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As of 2026, Hayes remains active in touring. In late 2025, he embarked on the Walker Hayes: Unplugged Tour, an 18-date acoustic tour featuring performances with his children, Baylor and Loxley. He is also scheduled for his new headlining Duck Buck Tour in 2026. Additionally, Hayes is set to make his film debut in 2026 with a Netflix adaptation of the novel The Bodyguard.

Who Is The Wife Of Walker Hayes?

The wife of Walker Hayes is Laney Beville Hayes. They met when they were studying at Birmingham-Southern College. Laney was a cheerleader at their college. However, they got to know each other when they were cast in the school play and over time began to develop feelings for one another.

They started dating when Hayes was 17 years old, and Laney was 18 years old. Laney fell for him at first. Finally, the couple got married on June 12, 2004. They have already celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary and still have a long way to go.

But did you know that Walker and Laney’s relationship wasn’t always this smooth? The couple broke up for about 9 or 10 months right after college. This separation made both of them realize that they wanted to be together forever.

Laney is now seen on Walker’s Instagram posts quite often. She is also seen accompanying her husband on tour, hanging out backstage, and even joining him onstage.

Laney is the inspiration behind most of Walker’s songs. In an interview with PEOPLE in 2017, Walker said that he started writing songs about dollar stores, his kids, and his relationship with his wife Laney.

Walker not only regards Laney as his muse but also gives her credit for his success. Her constant belief in her partner made Walker keep going.

Walker and his partner Laney share six kids together. The names of their children are Lela Hayes, Chapel Hayes, Baylor Hayes, Beckett Hayes, Loxley Hayes, and Everly Hayes. Among them, Lela Hayes is their first child and first daughter born in December 2006, and Chapel Hayes is their second child and first son born in 2008. Walker is now spending good times with his family in his house in Franklin, Tennessee. 

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What Is The Total Net Worth Of Walker Hayes?

Walker Hayes has done a lot of hard work to gain the fame he is receiving now. He has seen various ups and downs throughout his career. He has been active in the music industry since 2010 and has demonstrated his excellent singing abilities. So, what will be the net worth of this talented singer?

According to various internet sources, Walker's estimated net worth is $16 million. He has also opened a YouTube channel under the name Walker Hayes that has 666k subscribers, where he uploads his new songs. He must be earning a good sum of money through his YouTube content as well. 

What Are The Physical Stats Of Walker Hayes?

While talking about the physical stats of Walker Hayes, his height is  5 feet 11 inches. 

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His hair color is brown, and he also has brown eyes. 

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