Walker Hayes is remembering his daughter, Oakleigh, whodied four years ago during delivery. Country Living editors select each product featured. And of course, country music fans all over the globe had to join in . 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. Chris Gerick of China Spring and his daughter, Caitlyn, 13, a student at China Spring Junior High, appear in the fan version video of Walker Hayes' "Fancy Like," a song which topped the . "Look, I love my job. The success of the song makes me happy for Cole. Jason Kempin/ACMA2018/Getty Images for ACM, Walker Hayes Talks New Album and Baby No. 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. His oldest daughter, Lela, helped her dad create the dance that goes with the track, and she's getting noticed because of it. [24] The couple married in 2004. 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I heard about She Had Me at Heads Carolina from the original writers of Heads Carolina, Tails California. They let me know the song was written and sent me a copy of it.. "When Laney wakes up, how do I tell her?'' "Dont mess with Oakley," Hayes wrote alongside the clip. Awards and nominations received by Kevin Feige, "Walker Hayes on Instagram: "Us. Although she died in childbirth, Hayes and his wife make a point to honor. The singer announced that his seventh child was born and died on the same day. ", "Watching Walker hold her, you felt like shes just going to wake up,'' Laney told People. Walker Hayes And The 'Fancy Like' Tik Tok Craze: The 7 Best Videos. He had recently borrowed thumbtacks from his daughter Lela and the family had piled in the car and made a game out of . Its @Walker Hayes! 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. She doesn't have any public social media platforms of her own but often appears on her father Walker's account. 1 spot on Billboards Hot Country Songs. 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. Lila hayes tiktok: She has a huge following on TikTok Lila has over 2.6 million followers on TikTok. Laney gave birth to Hayes' firstborn son, Chapel, in 2008. [26] Hayes is a Christian and has been sober since 2015.[27]. Michael Tran // Getty Images. ", Walker Hayes Luxurious Nashville Home Sells With Hilarious Video See Inside! The 7-year-old was . #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! The couple, who have six children ranging from ages 3 to 12, made the choice to spend the remainder of the day cuddling with Oakleigh's body through their tears. On Monday (Oct. 10), Messina shared a video on TikTok dancing alongside Hayes and his daughter to her classic hit, " Heads Carolina Tails California ." "Shut the front porch! [2][6] Hayes graduated from BirminghamSouthern College in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in music and an emphasis on piano. 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. All Rights Reserved. In 2017, along with Chapel, Hayes released another track titled Beckett. In a statement on Instagram and Twitter, the country star, 38, shared the tragic news that their seventh child on the. He's referring to the death of their newborn daughter Oakleigh Klover in June 2018, just . 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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. In a special post, the singer wishes his late little girl a happy 4th birthday, and also shares a. 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. Oakleigh Klover was the couple's seventh child. "How am I the one to explain, its a girl, but you know, she died? I knew that was just going to crush Laney.". It is a miracle she was there. Out of any song they could have chosen from that time, the fact that they chose [it] was an honor., she said. Laney had to undergo surgery due to profuse bleeding after the birth. "If that was me and I was 15, I'd have, like, gold chains on be like, 'I did that!'". Their 14th wedding anniversary came just six days after their baby's death. While the family might never forget the loss, they are still holding on to each other as "a unit". Hayes is currently in the midst of his headlining Fancy Like Tour, which kicked off on Jan. 27 in Grand Rapids, MI. He understands, though, that "the larger you get, the louder, the bigger, the heckling group gets," and he's taking it in stride. When their dance was complete, the clip was shared on Hayes TikTok and Instagram and within hours, the video amassed millions of views. Had to hit it. In August 2018, Hayes released a single titled "90's Country", whose song lyrics contain multiple references to titles of country songs from the 1990s. Are Dolly Partons Famous Breasts Insured For Millions? "Did I miss something??? [8] Kyle Ward of Roughstock rated the single 3.5 stars out of 5. Surgery just seemed to never end, and someone would continue to come to me and say things that I didnt really understand, we may have to use this much to replace this blood. That is when I began to worry for my wifes life, and of course, Im freaking out., Although the surgeons had saved Laneys life with the blood transfusion, Hayes was still stuck in a nightmare-like reality. [9] Hayes debuted the video for the song in December 2010. His father, Charles Hayes, was a realtor and died in 2021. 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. Walker Hayes Tickets Wichita KS INTRUST Bank Arena happening at INTRUST Bank Arena, 500 E. Waterman, Wichita, United States on Thu May 04 2023 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm. The singer's TikTok followers were likely familiar with Lela before the arrival of "Fancy Like" she's often found dancing beside her father in his videos but Hayes says Lela is still getting used to her newfound popularity. 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. Look who stopped by the porch today @jodeemessina #headscarolina, Heads Carolina, Tails California Jo Dee Messina. Don't miss the Walker Hayes concert at the Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, July 29, 2023. The tragedy took place in June 2018, after Laney's. Walker Hayes and his daughter Lela just recreated their viral Fancy Like dance video in celebration of a huge milestone. He landed a job writing songs for a Nashville publishing company and then signed a contract with Mercury Records Nashville,[7] though he was quickly dropped and moved to Capitol Records Nashville. A rep for Hayes had no additional comment at the time. Walker Hayes is remembering his daughter, Oakleigh, who died four years ago during delivery. Also, they have three sons, Chapel, Baylor, and Beckett. Charles Edgar Walker Hayes (born December 27, 1979) is an American country pop singer and songwriter. Hayes said it took him a long time to get the moves down. Walker Hayes isn't the only member of his family who's found a bigger audience thanks to his viral hit song "Fancy Like." [12] He also co-wrote Rodney Atkins' late-2014 single "Eat Sleep Love You Repeat". Walker Hayes Opens Up About His Daughter's Death. 7 "She has a way of looking at me and remembering what's best about me," Walker Hayes previously told PEOPLE of his wife Laney. "She gets recognized all the time now, and she's real cute about it,". 7, Seventh Child on the Way for Walker Hayes, Walker Hayes Talks New Album and Baby No. Walker Hayes To Memorialize His Late Daughter Oakleigh with Gut-Wrenching Song, 'Six On Earth, One In Heaven' Fans who see Walker Hayes performing his infectious upbeat hit songs, or watch him creating viral dance routines on TikTok, By Nicole Palsa | Posted on February 14, 2022 Share on: Walker Hayes; Photo provided Get the latest country music news delivered straight to your inbox. 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 . There were days I wondered if Laney would ever hold a baby and smile again.". One of its tracks, "Fancy Like", became a viral hit through TikTok and reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100[19] and number 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart,[20] becoming Hayes' highest-charting effort to date. It debuted at No. While the official release date for Six On Earth, One In Heaven is still up in the air, fans can browse Walker Hayes social media and see a precious picture of a tiny footprint tattoo that signifies that his little girl is always with him. On Monday (Oct. 10), Messina shared a video on TikTok dancing alongside Hayes and his daughter to her classic hit, Heads Carolina Tails California.. The saving grace at the time, had lost a baby four years prior and had suggested spending time with Oakleighs body. Fresh off the heels of his GRAMMY-nominated anthem, Fancy Like, Hayes has brought transparency to the next level by opening up about his rapid rise to fame, family dynamic, life struggles, and even the hardships that go along with losing a child. I'm trying to do my best at it and provide for my family," Hayes says. All Rights Reserved. Soon after, Walker announced the sad news of his daughter's passing on social media, and also shared that he is taking some additional time off and has canceled his immediate upcoming appearances to "be home with Laney and their children.". In a statement on Instagram and Twitter, the country star, 38, shared the tragic news that their seventh child on the way, a baby girl, died on Wednesday, just days before her due date. The duo broke up shortly after they graduated from college, only to rekindle their romance later on and get engaged. In true Walker Hayes fashion, there's a new TikTok dance that you need to know. 182.3K. I love each and every one of these kids and I cant wait for another one. How Walker Hayes' Family Has Supported Him Over the Years Amid News About Loss of Baby No. , Walker Hayes and Daughter, Fancy Like; Photos via Instagram. The lyrics to Fancy Like really get into your head, don't they?It's why a song that had its genesis on TikTok blew up the Billboard Hot 100. Walker Hayes oldest daughter, Lila Hayes, is currently trending on TikTok while dancing to her father's song. Walker Hayes and his wife Laney are mourning the loss of their daughter. Walker Hayes and Lila Hayes met on the dance floor when she was just 13 years old. When Laney wakes up, how do I tell her? he previously told the outlet. "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?" ", 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. Meanwhile, fans from all over the country responded to the heartbreaking news with an outpour of support for the country music superstar and his family. I thought @walkerhayes was performing at the #CMTAwards. , seventh child was born and died in 2021 Watching Walker hold her, you felt shes... 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