Watch Walker Hayes perform 'You Broke Up with Me' live on TODAY. Walker Hayes's newborn daughter with wife Laney Hayes has died, the singer confirmed on social media Wednesday. Its really just what you dream of as an artist. Fresh off the heels of his GRAMMY-nominated anthem, Fancy Like, Hayes has brought transparency to the next level by. Although she died in childbirth, Hayes and his wife make a point to honor. It is with great sadness that Laney and I share with you the news that our sweet Oakleigh Klover Hayes was born this morning at the hospital and now is safely in heaven," the statement read. How Walker Hayes' Family Has Supported Him Over the Years Amid News About Loss of Baby No. "Today is our Oakleighs 4th birthday and while we wish were celebrating with her on this earth, we praise God for the eternal impact shes had on us and the world! 109.7K. It is with great sadness that Laney and I share with you the news that our sweet Oakleigh Klover Hayes was born this morning at the hospital and now is safely in heaven. "Its a process, and it will be forever.. Walker Hayes's newborn daughter with wife Laney Hayes has died, the singer confirmed on social media Wednesday. The couple lost their daughter, who was to be named Oakleigh Klover, at childbirth. Out of any song they could have chosen from that time, the fact that they chose [it] was an honor., she said. They would have allowed me to do that before Fancy Like thats just kind of how my label rolls, he concluded. Lila hayes tiktok: She has a huge following on TikTok Lila has over 2.6 million followers on TikTok. I have thought about it with my team, perhaps just dropping that. [9] Hayes debuted the video for the song in December 2010. Every song on this album is a piece of who I am. On the wall by the table there are some family photos to keep it "wholesome" and "family-rific", as Hayes puts it. "Thanks for the On-Line Ticket Exchange. Nancy Brooks // Country Writer, Beasley Media Group August 25th, 2021. [Pictures], The Top 30 Country Rap Songs of All Time, Ranked, Walker Hayes Holds the Top Two Spots for Top-Selling Digital Country Songs of 2022, Walker Hayes Plans Headlining Duck Buck Tour for Summer 2023, Walker Hayes Youngest Daughters Are Starting to Steal the Show, Walker Hayes Debuts Unreleased Same Drunk Live to Celebrate His Sobriety Anniversary [Watch]. Follow TODAY.com writer Scott Stump on Twitter. Walker Hayes Opens Up About His Daughter's Death. 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. There were days I wondered if Laney would ever hold a baby and smile again.". Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM, Walker Hayes Talks New Album and Baby No. ", "Watching Walker hold her, you felt like shes just going to wake up,'' Laney told People. The songwriter revealed that he would like to release the sentimental track on one of Oakleighs birthdays. The happy family of three boys and three girls is featured prominently on his Instagram, providing a. The duo broke up shortly after they graduated from college, only to rekindle their romance later on and get engaged. I love each and every one of these kids and I cant wait for another one. Although the artist and his tight-knit family are usually seen wearing a smile, Hayes recently told Music Mayhem the weight they hold and the story they hide behind their pearly whites. Hayes has been open about the grief he and his family have experienced since the loss of their baby, and he wrote about it in his book, Glad You're Here. Don't miss the Walker Hayes concert at the TCU Amphitheater At White River State Park in Indianapolis, IN on Friday, August 4, 2023. . 182.3K. and last updated 8:59 AM, Aug 27, 2021. I'm trying to do my best at it and provide for my family," Hayes says. 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. Music Mayhem brings fans closer to their favorite artists with exclusive in-depth interviews, breaking news updates, and more. Hayes almost fell off the wagon once, shortly after the loss of his daughter, Oakleigh . Hayes, who got his first Grammy nomination for best country song with his track Fancy Like, took to Instagram to give his fans an exclusive look inside his family bus. In a special post,the singer wishes his latelittle girl a happy 4th birthday, and also sharesa particularly sweetpersonwho has offered his family a slice of "redemption.". He was the one who had to break the news to his wife that their newborn was not safe in his hands, but Gods. Walker Hayes, the singer of "Fancy Like," and his daughter, Lila Hayes, has quickly become the most popular TikTok pair. Rising country star Walker Hayes and his wife, Laney, have revealed to PEOPLE that their daughter, Oakleigh Klover, died at birth because of a uterine rupture. Singer Walker Hayes reflects on how daughter helped catapult 'Fancy Like' success By Carena Liptak Fans of Walker Hayes and his family just might see some familiar faces in the music video for his newly released new song, "Y'all Life." Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Don't worry - she didn't. "That's been cool, being able to walk with her through that. Had to hit it. Hayes' fourth child, Beckett, is nine years old. Awards and nominations received by Kevin Feige, "Walker Hayes on Instagram: "Us. Hayes previously told Taste of Country that they were expecting Oakleigh on June 8 and were planning a home birth. Country singer Walker Hayes called it "the worst day of my life," the day in which he lost his baby daughter and nearly his wife after her uterus ruptured while giving birth. 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. 1 and 8Tracks Vol. ', Walker Hayes' Jubilant CMT Awards Debut Is Also Bittersweet: 'That Twinge of a Little PTSD', Walker Hayes Teams with the Man Behind the Song to Write an Inspiring Book: 'I Don't Like to Dream Alone', Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager Join Walker Hayes Onstage to Show Off 'Delorean' Dance Moves, Walker Hayes Earns His Rite of Passage at Country's Mother Church: 'This Is a Huge Deal for Me', Cristiano Ronaldo's Girlfriend Georgina Reveals Name of Newborn Daughter Following Twin Brother's Death, All About Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin's Children, Sam Hunt and Hannah Lee Fowler's Relationship Timeline, Everything to Know About Cristiano Ronaldo's Family, Walker Hayes Goes on Tour with His Family of Eight: 'We Are Drinking from a Fire Hose of Joy! #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! 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. In a statement on Instagram and Twitter, the country star, 38, shared the tragic news that their seventh child on the. "If that was me and I was 15, I'd have, like, gold chains on be like, 'I did that!'". Walker Hayes is setting Tik Tok on fire these days with his video of him and his teenage daughter Lela dancing to his song "Fancy Like," and thousands of people are following suit doing the "Fancy . . In 2016, Hayes signed a publishing and production deal with Shane McAnally and SMACK/RareSpark, through which he released two extended plays:[15] 8Tracks Vol. Within the last few months, country music fans have witnessed Walker Hayes turn into an internet sensation and a world-renowned singer-songwriter. On Friday, Hayes released a collaboration with Flo Rida called High Heels.. 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Walker Hayes and his daughter Lela just recreated their viral "Fancy Like" dance video in celebration of a huge milestone. Hayes and his pregnant wife, who were high school sweethearts, attended the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on April 15. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. If you've logged onto social media in the last few weeks, you're sure to have seen fans of the chart-topping hit by Walker . Laney gave birth to Hayes' firstborn son, Chapel, in 2008. 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. 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. [23], He lives in Thompson's Station, Tennessee, with his wife, Laney Beville Hayes, and their six children. While the family might never forget the loss, they are still holding on to each other as "a unit". 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 four years ago. As of this week, Fancy Like, the song written and performed by Walker Hayes, is No. Also, they have three sons, Chapel, Baylor, and Beckett. [2], Hayes and his wife moved to Nashville in 2005, hoping to get in the country music business. @walkerhayesofficial will honor his late daughter, Oakleigh, in a new song called Six On Earth, One In Heaven. #WalkerHayes. Theyre just kids, but them being proud of me means so much to me, and I can tell that they are. Hayes even has a song titled Chapel, which tells the story of his first son's birth. That's a unique life lesson to learn at 15," he continues, "but she's also really getting a good look at how big of an impact on the world some happiness can have, and so that's cool, too, and I think it's worth all the cons. The father of sixs last public appearance was at Craig Campbells 6th Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge in Nashville on Tuesday. Walker has canceled his immediate upcoming appearances to be home with Laney and their children. [26] Hayes is a Christian and has been sober since 2015.[27]. They look at me like Im Adam Levine, he said in December 2017. The project features 13 tracks, including Fancy Like and previously released tracks like Drinking Songs, U Gurl, and Hayes current single, AA., Country Stuff The Album is finally here, and I couldnt be more excited to share it, says Hayes. Walker Hayes, the handsome, earnest, and forthcoming 39-year-old country singer does the heavy lifting for you. ", Hayes admits he's not sure he'd have the same attitude she does if he were in her shoes: "She's pretty chill, and really humble," he says. one user wrote. While he struggled to find his footing over the next decade, his responsibilities multiplied. 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. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. So, I don't get mad at 'em. Thanks Again!" Hayes previously told PEOPLE that his children are fully supportive of his rising career. 7: I Cant Wait for Another One!, How Walker Hayes' Family Has Supported Him Over the Years Amid News About Loss of Baby No. [16] This was followed by his first single for Monument Records, "You Broke Up with Me". The ages and names of Walker Hayes children are Charles Eder Walker, Grace Eder, Owen Eder, Madeline Eder, Ida Hayes, and Joy Hayes. That's me, too," explains Hayes, adding that it's been something of a bonding moment for the pair. Loxley Hayes is the country singer's second-born daughter and fifth child. Laney was told by doctors that she can no longer carry a pregnancy, but she is grateful to have her husband and family. Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements, plus celebrity mom blogs? "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. According to Hayes' social media posts, the family has been spending time with little Oakley and babysitting her. ", Walker Hayes Luxurious Nashville Home Sells With Hilarious Video See Inside! On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Music Mayhem brings fans closer to their favorite artists with exclusive in-depth interviews, breaking news updates, and more. , Walker Hayes and Daughter, Fancy Like; Photos via Instagram. Walker Hayes and his wife, Laney, experienced every parent's worst nightmare, when they lost their seventh child, daughter Oakleigh, shortly after her birth in 2018. Im pretty chill, but once birth starts I go the opposite of chill.. 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. In 2018, Hayes and his wife Laney mourned the death of their daughter, Oakleigh Klover, after facing several birth complications during an emergency cesarean section. A rep for Hayes had no additional comment at the time. "When anyone loses a child I'm figuring this out now on a daily basis you would do anything to not let it be in vain," he says. 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. Walker Hayes isn't the only member of his family who's found a bigger audience thanks to his viral hit song "Fancy Like." Before the "Fancy Like" dance, Lela had been showing her skills on TikTok and dancing alongside her father. "It is with great sadness that Laney and I share with you the news that our sweet Oakleigh Klover Hayes was born this morning at the hospital and now is safely in heaven," the statement read. By. That is when I began to worry for my wifes life, and of course Im freaking out.". [11][7], Hayes co-wrote and sang guest vocals on "Dirty Side", a cut from Colt Ford's 2014 album Thanks for Listening. "How am I the one to explain, its a girl, but you know, she died? I knew that was just going to crush Laney.". The singer/songwriter will celebrate the release with the launch of hisFancy Like Tour, kicking off on January 27. Walker posted to Instagram, "Red velvet in honor of Lela starting her period she's a good sport #makepubertynotweird. Im grateful I get to put out music that is 100% me, and that really is about my life. Did I go to the bathroom at the wrong time or something??????" Walker Hayes and Wife Mourn Loss of Their Newborn, The Weirdest Golden Globes Dresses of All Time, Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads. It mustve tapped that TikTok algorithm, Hayes previously shared with Country Now. 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. She doesn't have any public social media platforms of her own but often appears on her father Walker's account. 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