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Walker Hayes Shares Recovery Journey in 'Sober Thoughts'

3/15/2026

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Walker Hayes, the country singer, recalls his life journey in a SiriusXM interview, noting alcoholism and a Costco job that his six children witnessed before his hit 'Fancy Like'.
He aims to support people facing loneliness and recovery and to offer alternatives to music-industry lifestyles.
In 2024, Hayes released the album 'Sober Thoughts' and partnered with Athletic Brewing Company to create a nonalcoholic beer, hoping his children learn resilience.

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Story summary

Walker Hayes, the country singer, recalls his life journey in a SiriusXM interview, noting alcoholism and a Costco job that his six children witnessed before his hit 'Fancy Like'.
He aims to support people facing loneliness and recovery and to offer alternatives to music-industry lifestyles.
In 2024, Hayes released the album 'Sober Thoughts' and partnered with Athletic Brewing Company to create a nonalcoholic beer, hoping his children learn resilience.