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May 15, 2025 94 mins

Welcome back to this week's episode of Diving In Deep! In this episode Sara welcomes the incredibly talented Walker Hayes! In this heartfelt conversation, Walker shares his remarkable life story, including the challenges he faced as a father of six, and the profound impact of losing his daughter, Oakley.

Discover how this tragedy shaped his faith and transformed his perspective on life, family, and music. Walker opens up about his journey to sobriety, the struggles of navigating grief, and the importance of vulnerability in relationships.

They also dive into the music industry, discussing Walker's rise to fame, his hit songs like "Fancy Like." With a blend of humor and honesty, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of personal struggles and artistic expression.

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About Walker Hayes:

Walker Hayes is an American country pop singer and songwriter from Mobile, Alabama. He has released four studio albums: Reason to Rhyme in 2011 on Capitol Records Nashville as well as Boom, Country Stuff the Album, and New Money on Monument Records. Hayes won the “Top Country Song” award for his song “Fancy Like” at the Billboard Music Awards in 2022. He has also been nominated for several other awards throughout his career. Those awards include but aren’t limited to Breakthrough Video of the Year award at the CMT Awards, Favorite Breakout Artist at the Kid’s Choice Awards, and Top Country Album at the Billboard Music Awards.



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