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United States Hayes Carll is a Texas-born singer-songwriter celebrated for his country, folk, and roots-oriented sound, marked by plain-spoken poetry and humor.
Hayes Carll signed with Universal Music's roots-music subsidiary Lost Highway Records in 2006, releasing 'Trouble in Mind' in 2008 and 'KMAG YOYO' in 2011.
In 2024, Hayes Carll collaborated with the rock group Band of Heathens to form 'Hayes & The Heathens', releasing a self-titled album and co-launching Everybody's Somebody Fest.
Hayes Carll has released multiple albums with Dualtone Records, including 'What It Is' (2019), 'Alone Together Sessions' (2020), and 'You Get It All' (2021).
Joshua Hayes Carll, known professionally as Hayes Carll, was born on January 9, 1976, in The Woodlands, Texas. His musical journey began by performing cover songs in the bars of Crystal Beach, Texas. In 2000, he discovered The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe in Galveston, a venue run by Wrecks Bell, bassist for Townes Van Zandt. Carll honed his craft there, initially bartending and then performing at open mic nights, eventually opening for artists such as Ray Wylie Hubbard. His independent debut album, “Flowers & Liquor,” was recorded in 2001 at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studio. Following its 2002 release, Carll was recognized as Best New Act by the Houston Press.
His career advanced significantly with the 2005 release of “Little Rock,” an independently released album that became the first self-released record to reach number one on the Americana Radio Chart. In 2006, Carll signed with Lost Highway Records, leading to the 2008 album “Trouble in Mind,” which featured “She Left Me For Jesus,” the Americana Music Association Song of the Year 2008. The album was ranked No. 60 of the year by The Village Voice. The 2011 album “KMAG YOYO & Other American Stories” received a Best Album nomination from the Americana Music Association and was highly praised by Spin and American Songwriter. His music gained further exposure with four songs appearing in the 2010 film “Country Strong.” A significant milestone occurred in 2016 when he received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Song for “Chances Are,” covered by Lee Ann Womack.
Carll continued to release critically acclaimed albums, including “Lovers and Leavers” (2016) and “What It Is” (2019) on Dualtone Records. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, he launched a weekly livestream, “Alone Together Tuesdays,” which raised funds for charities and showcased re-recorded songs, including duets with Ray Wylie Hubbard and Allison Moorer. His album “You Get It All” was released in 2021. In 2024, Carll collaborated with Band of Heathens to form Hayes & The Heathens, releasing a self-titled record and launching the annual Everybody’s Somebody Fest. His album “We’re Only Human” was released in August 2025, followed by a tour and an appearance on CBS Saturday Morning.
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