Sitting Down with Christian Hayes, I couldn’t help but feel the hopefulness in his spirit and honesty in his message. The singer-songwriter, who has been steadily carving out his own path in the music industry, is not just another artist looking to make it big — he’s a storyteller at heart, a man with a message wrapped in melody.
Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia and from a lineage of writers, Hayes understands the power of words. “It’s in my blood,” he says, a hint of a smile in his voice as he talks about growing up surrounded by stories. Hayes was encouraged to start journaling at the young age of 7 by his grandfather, a poet by profession, and hasn’t stopped since.
Fresh off the release of his EP Last I Love You and the fan-favorite hit “LILY,” Hayes took the stage for a memorable Grand Ole Opry debut and followed it up with his latest single, “Something To Lose.” The song is an achingly honest reflection on the fragility of life and the things we hold close. It’s not just a song; it’s a declaration of hope in a world that often feels unsteady.
But getting to this point hasn’t been a smooth ride for Christian Hayes.
Hayes’s journey is marked by moments of doubt, a few hard knocks, and the relentless pursuit of something more. “I think the hardest part is just getting back up after you get knocked down,” he says. “But that’s where the real growth happens.” As he talks about the setbacks and small victories, it’s clear that every misstep has become a stepping stone toward the person and artist he is becoming.
The grit in his voice is palpable, but so is the lightness — a sort of hard-won optimism that infuses his music. “Something To Lose” is a culmination of that journey, a song that carries both the weight of experience and the buoyancy of hope. “I wrote it during a time when I was really feeling the weight of everything,” he admits. “But I also realized that it’s okay to feel that way. It’s okay to acknowledge the fear of losing something, because it means you have something worth holding onto.”
Hayes’s music is more than just catchy hooks and soulful melodies; it’s a lifeline for those who feel unseen, unheard. “I want my music to feel like a conversation,” he says. “Like you’re sitting down with a friend who just gets it.” His songwriting is raw and unfiltered, a mirror reflecting both his struggles and triumphs. Each lyric is a window into his world, a place where the bruises and the beauty coexist.
Looking ahead, Hayes has big plans. The release of “Something To Lose” is just the beginning.
He’s working on a full-length project that dives even deeper into the complexities of life, love, and the struggle to keep it all together. “I want to keep telling stories,” he says. “Stories that feel real, stories that matter.” He hints at upcoming tracks that will explore the delicate balance between holding on and letting go, the push and pull of human connection, and the haunting realization that nothing lasts forever.
And for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re on the brink of losing everything, Hayes has a message:
“You’re not alone. The fact that you’re scared means you care. It means you still have something to lose. And that’s a beautiful thing.”
In a world that often feels transient and fleeting, Hayes is determined to anchor his listeners in truth, reminding them that the very things that scare us the most are also the things that make us feel the most alive.
Christian Hayes is here, and he’s got something to say. The world might want to start listening.
TOUR DATES:
June 5, 2025 – CMA Fest (Nashville, TN)
June 6, 2025 – Downtown Historic McKinney Square (McKinney, TX)
June 28, 2025 – Jackalope Jamboree 2025 (Pendelton, OR)
Sept. 11, 2025 – Born & Raised 2025 (Pryor, OK)
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