Hayes Carll

Hayes Carll began his professional recording career with his independent debut album, ‘Flowers & Liquor,’ 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 achieved a major milestone by becoming the first self-released record to reach number one on the Americana Radio Chart, underscoring his early impact and independent success. In 2006, Carll signed with Lost Highway Records, a move that led to his 2008 album ‘Trouble in Mind.’ This critically acclaimed album featured the track ‘She Left Me For Jesus,’ which earned the Americana Music Association Song of the Year award in 2008, with the album itself ranked No.

60 of the year by The Village Voice. His 2011 album, ‘KMAG YOYO & Other American Stories,’ received a Best Album nomination from the Americana Music Association, was highly praised by Spin and American Songwriter, and included ‘Another Like You,’ voted the No. 1 song of 2011 by American Songwriter. Carll’s music gained broader exposure with four songs appearing in the 2010 film ‘Country Strong.’ A significant career milestone came in 2016 with a Grammy Award nomination for Best Country Song for ‘Chances Are,’ a track famously covered by Lee Ann Womack.

Looking ahead, 2024 saw a new collaboration as he formed Hayes & The Heathens with Band of Heathens, releasing a self-titled record and simultaneously launching the annual Everybody’s Somebody Fest, further solidifying his presence in the festival circuit. Hayes Carll will release his album ‘We’re Only Human’ in August 2025, which will be supported by a comprehensive tour and an anticipated appearance on CBS Saturday Morning, showcasing his continued relevance and appeal to a broad audience.