WADE HAYES SHOOTS VIDEO FOR "OLD COUNTRY STILL ROCKS"

Wade Hayes (r.) shot a music video for the title track of his Old Country Still Rocks album with director Justin Mayotte (l.) during a rare Nashville concert at the Music City Bar & Grill last night. The finished clip will be released in mid-January.

Old Country Still Rocks is an 11-song set that celebrates Wade's heroes, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and other icons. The songs were part of his musical education as he grew up playing in Oklahoma clubs with his father Don, a well-respected local musician. The album is available HERE on Conabor Records.

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WADE HAYES MAKES APPEARANCE ON RFD TV'S "ON THE RECORD" WITH SUZANNE ALEXANDER

Wade Hayes was a guest on RFD-TV's popular "On The Record" with host and renowned broadcaster Suzanne Alexander this week. The two chatted about Wade growing up in Oklahoma, performing in bars and other local venues at age 14, getting signed to Columbia Records and his string of enduring hits, being diagnosed with and beating cancer, raising cattle and releasing his new album Old Country Still Rocks. He also performed an acoustic version of the title cut, and the episode will air in the new season in early February.

Old Country Still Rocks is an 11-song set that celebrates Wade's heroes, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and other icons. The songs were part of his musical education as he grew up playing in Oklahoma clubs with his father Don, a well-respected local musician. The album is available HERE on Conabor Records.

Wade is inviting his fans to a free concert, which will include shooting a music video for the title track of his new Old Country Still Rocks album. The event will take place Tuesday, December 19, 6 p.m. at the Music City Bar & Grill, 2416 Music Valley Dr., Nashville, TN 37214. The concert/video shoot is free and open to the public. Admittance is first come, first served until the venue is at capacity.

For more information on Wade Hayes, go to www.WadeHayes.com and follow him on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)

WADE HAYES PROVES "OLD COUNTRY STILL ROCKS" WITH FORTHCOMING ALBUM SET FOR NOVEMBER 17 RELEASE

 Wade Hayes has always paid homage to the traditional country music of his roots while establishing his own legacy in the genre. Now the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Famer takes his admiration for classic country music a step further with "Old Country Still Rocks", an 11-song set that celebrates his heroes, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and other icons due out ­­­­­­November 17, 2023 on Conabar Records.

“I’ve always wanted to make a record covering some of my favorite country songs,” Hayes says. “You couldn't find a better batch of songs to find out where I came from, what influenced me and why I do the style of music that I do. Honestly, I could do another covers album tomorrow of songs that didn't make the cut. There are so many great country songs that sound just as relevant today as they did when they were first hits.”

His first full-length album since 2019’s Who Saved Who, the new collection kicks off with the relatable anthem “Old Country Still Rocks.” The song, which is also the album’s focus track finds Hayes name-checking Waylon, Willie, Haggard, Joe Diffie and other favorites while celebrating the swagger those honk tonk heroes brought to their incredible catalog of hits. These songs were part of his musical education as he grew up playing in Oklahoma clubs with his father Don, a well-respected local musician.

Hayes puts his distinctive touch on such beloved hits as Willie’s “Whiskey River,” Keith Whitley’s “I’m Over You” and George Strait’s “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind,” but he was also mindful to serve up some more obscure gems like Haggard’s “Can’t Break the Habit.” He also delivers a poignant cover of the Patty Loveless hit “Here I Am” that breathes new life into the emotional Tony Arata-penned ballad. He concludes the collection with an uplifting take on the gospel singalong “I’ll Fly Away.”

He also serves up a potent rendition of his pal Johnny Lee’s hit “One in a Million,” a song that is especially meaningful to him because it was written by his mentor Chick Rains. The song takes Hayes back to his early days in Nashville when he played in Lee’s band until the wee hours and then would get up early to be at his construction job. Those long days of burning the candle at both ends inspired his debut hit “Old Enough to Know Better.’

Born with working man’s hands, a poet’s heart and an undeniably powerful voice, Wade Hayes continues to entertain fans and his passion for country music has never dimmed. He’s currently writing songs for his next album and his tour schedule has never been busier.

"Old Country Still Rocks" Track Listing

1. “Old Country Still Rocks”

2. “Can’t Break the Habit

3. “Slow Hand”

4. “Just to Satisfy You”

5. “Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind”

6. “I’m Over You”

7. “Milk Cow Blues”

8. “One in a Million”

9. “Whiskey River”

10. “Here I Am”

11. “I’ll Fly Away”

For more information, visit www.WadeHayes.com

FRIENDS OF BELOVED LATE COUNTRY SINGER/POLICE OFFICER JEFF CARSON COME TOGETHER FOR A MUSICAL CELEBRATION OF LOVE ON MAY 10

Michael Ray, Lee Greenwood, Mark Wills, Ty Herndon, Wade Hayes, Rhett Akins, Ricochet, Craig Campbell, T. Graham Brown, Danielle Peck and more are set to celebrate the life and memory of Jeff Carson at “A Music Memorial For Jeff Carson”. The show is being held at The Nashville Palace on Tuesday, May 10 at 7 PM. Come be a part of the celebration as they share love, memories and music to honor their relationship with Jeff through the years. 

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 15 at 10 am (CT) and are $50 for reserved seating and $40 for general admission.

Purchase tickets at the link below using pre-sale code: carson448

https://www.outhousetickets.com/Event/19544-A_Music_Memorial_for_Jeff_Carson/?fbclid=IwAR174_Xz9-F1K8yi69cQK0We-VBHZY1VFuoxnnLMdbb7fsj6NCwI0gOek44

We love and miss you, Jeff.

WADE HAYES' NEW ALBUM "WHO SAVED WHO" AVAILABLE TODAY

Wade Hayes originally wrote “Who Saved Who” as a tribute to his dog, “Jack,” who helped him get through two bouts of cancer several years ago. The touching song is now the title cut to a long-awaited album that was released today, Friday, December 13, 2019. The 10-song collection follows his is 2017 Old Country Song album and is currently available on Conabar Records at WadeHayes.com.

“This whole project stemmed from the title track ‘Who Saved Who,’” said Wade. “I first played it on The Country Music Cruise with no intention of recording it – it was just a personal song about my dog. The reaction was the same every time I played it, and I and realized I need to record it! This song will always be special to me, and I hope everyone will enjoy listening as much as I did making this latest record.”

Regarding the title track, Wade met his dog Jack eight years ago at a gas station around midnight 75 miles outside of Nashville. He recalls the skinny dog was full of ticks and had holes in him. The folks at the station told Wade the dog had been there for several days, and no one had claimed him. “This rundown dog jumps up in the front seat of my pickup truck and sits down. He had a pizza crust hanging out of his mouth. He jumped up in the seat like, ‘OK, I’m ready to go,’ just comfortable as could be,” Wade told Billboard Magazine.
 
Wade brought back several heavy hitters from his very first album, including drummer Lonnie Wilson, to knock Who Saved Who out of the park. “I’ve worked with Lonnie as a drummer and songwriter off and on throughout my career, and he joined me on this project.”

Hayes wrote two of the cuts on Who Saved Who solo and co-wrote six with the likes of Roger Springer, Monty Holmes, Jake Worthington and Ward Davis. Radney Foster and George Ducas wrote “Just Call Me Lonesome,” and Phil O’Donnell, Casey Bethard, Don Sampson wrote “Behind This Guitar.” He recorded a touching cover of Third Day’s “Revelation” to wrap up the album.

Who Saved Who

Track Listing with Songwriters:

1. “Ex Factor” – Wade Hayes, Roger Springer
2. “Beautiful Mess” – Wade Hayes, Roger Springer 
3.  “Who Saved Who” – Wade Hayes
4.  “Honky Tonk In Texas” - Wade Hayes, Roger Springer, Monty Holmes
5.  “Better With My Baby” – Roger Springer, Wade Hayes, Jake Worthington
6.  “Just Call Me Lonesome” – Radney Foster, George Ducas
7.  “Ask That Girl To Dance” – Wade Hayes
8.  “She Made It Look Easy” – Wade Hayes, Ward Davis
9.  “Behind This Guitar” – Phil O’Donnell, Casey Bethard, Don Sampson
10.  “Revelation” - Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr, Tai Anderson, Brad Avery

WADE HAYES IS OFFICIALLY A MARRIED MAN ...

In an intimate ceremony attended by close friends, acclaimed country hit maker and guitar slinger Wade Hayes married Lea Katherine Bayer in Lebanon, Tennessee on January 25. The day following their nuptials, the two headed to Ft. Lauderdale to jump on The Country Music Cruise, where Wade was one of the entertainers on the week-long excursion.

The two were initially introduced by Lea’s cousin John Rich, of Big & Rich fame, in 2008. They reconnected in 2015, but sparks didn’t start flying for almost two more years. A Tennessee native, Lea is the market manager for Rich’s Redneck Riviera brands. They were engaged on September 25, 2018 and married exactly four months later. Wade and Lea currently live in a home Wade restored outside Nashville.

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HAVE YOU BOOKED YOUR CABIN FOR THE 2018 COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE? SPEND A WEEK WITH ALABAMA, T.GRAHAM BROWN, LARRY GATLIN AND THE GATLIN BROTHERS AND MORE! BOOK NOW!

Is there a better way to spend your vacation than a week on the open sea under the sun? Yes there is. Spend that same week under the sun with some of country music's biggest names and listening to them perform their legendary hits while having the opportunity to get up close and personal!

Get your cabin booked for the 2018 Country Music Cruise, setting sail February 3-10! Click here for cabin prices!

Line up of artists include: 

- Alabama
- Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers
- Mickey Gilley
- Lorrie Morgan
- Bobby Bare
- Jim Stafford
- Johnny Lee
- T. Graham Brown
- Dailey & Vincent
- Lacy J. Dalton
- Asleep At The Wheel
- Jeannie Seely
- Wade Hayes
- Chuck Mead and His Grassy Knoll Boys
- Comedian Jon Reep 
- Lorianne Crook of Crook and Chase
- Grand Ole Opry at Sea
- A Very Special Performance Event TBA
- Elvis Tribute Artists

On Board Activities:

Artist-Hosted Activities and Events - Panel discussions and tribute nights
Line Dance and Two Step in the onboard country saloon complete with instructors!
Renew Your Vows at Sea - Celebrate your love with a renewal of vows ceremony hosted by a celebrity guest.
Theme Nights 
Red, White and Blue Barbecue
Southern Cooking demonstrations
Boots and Buckles Night
Jam Sessions
Meet and Greets
Special Excursions
Autograph Sessions
Trivia Contests
Karaoke
Texas Hold 'Em
Pool Parties
Corn Hole Tournaments

Itinerary:

SAT, FEB. 3, 2018: Fort Lauderdale, FL (5pm Depart)

SUN, FEB. 4, 2018: At Sea (Super Bowl Sunday)

MON, FEB. 5, 2018: At Sea

TUE, FEB. 6, 2018: St. Maarten (Midnight Depart)

WED, FEB. 7, 2018: Basseterre, Saint Kitts, St Kitts & Nevis (9pm Depart)

THU, FEB. 8, 2018: At Sea

FRI, FEB. 9, 2018: At Sea

SAT, FEB. 10, 2018: Fort Lauderdale, FL (7am Arrival)

POSITIVE MUSICAL INFLUENCES IN 2015

Music is a healing power, a sense of being, an answer to questions you never realized you had and answers to prayers you thought weren't heard. It's a positive influence on so many people in so many ways and we thought we'd share our choices of some of the artists that inspired, motivated and made us think about more than getting drunk, getting high or getting lucky in 2015. Their music had a message, the way they carry themselves left an impression and they created a positive presence in the world of country music. These artists provided a positive light to lead others, to be role models and to simply make a difference. These are the people whose influences we found to be most positive in 2015. If you have one you'd like to share, please leave a comment.

Joey and Rory

This couple defines inspiration. Joey gave birth to the sweetest baby girl with Downs Syndrome, Indiana in 2014 and in the middle of such a wonderful time for the family, also found out that Joey had cervical cancer. This year, it was announced that the cancer had spread and there was nothing medically that could be done so it was decided that she would halt treatments and leave her future in God's hands. During this time, you haven't heard a negative word from the family, you've only seen positive inspiration and a desire for Joey to live her days as only God knows and in the best way she can, as a mother, a wife, and a friend. Despite the prognosis and the physical pain she's endured, we have yet to see her without a smile on her face. With the country music world behind her in prayer, she has been seeing better days as of late, being able to actually get out of bed and spend time with her family laughing and smiling. If only we all had that positive spirit about us, this world would be a much better place.

Kelsea Ballerini

With a near constant smile on her face, Kelsea Ballerini can light up an entire room just by walking in, making the worst mood much better just with her positive attitude. There is nothing fake or put on about Kelsea, what you see is what you get. She's a positive role model for young girls, never selling herself on any assets other than her talent.  She's a breath of positive fresh air for this genre and it's refreshing that her voice doesn't need automated "adjustments", she is just perfect as she is. She's been on about every entertainment show there is, graced many a magazine cover, interviewed with countless outlets, won awards and done many things but what she hasn't done is let any of it change who she is.

Mo Pitney

Mo is an old soul with fresh ideas on how to bring the tradition and respect of country music back to the forefront, to remind us that it's ok to share your faith and to believe in a power higher than yourself. He's also a pleasant reminder that humility is a welcome thing and something we don't see that often in today's music world. He is always grateful and it reflects in his attitude and in his music. Mo has proven that it's ok to be a "Country" artist and that sticking to who you are is just fine.

Chris Stapleton

There is nothing about Chris Stapleton that isn't inspirational or motivational. His perseverance in the industry over the years without complaining that "Nashville doesn't know good music" or that certain artists or songs "aren't country" are things that reflect on the kind of person he is and what he's about ... he's content to just play the music and if the industry catches on, great, if they don't, he seems to be ok with that too. He's not about being the "next big thing" even though the industry FINALLY paid attention this year and now he really is the "next big thing". It hasn't changed who he is or how he behaves in the public eye. While the world is talking about how good he is, Chris remains the quiet, humble and appreciative guy he's always been. You won't see his face on every magazine cover. You won't see his shows crammed full of extra props and antics he doesn't need to distract from his talent .. what you'll see at a Chris Stapleton show is simply Chris, his guitar and a voice that was obviously one that God saw fit for the right person with the right heart.

Benton Blount

Having dealt with a devastating blow a few years ago when his record label closed without warning just before the radio release of his first single, Benton Blount didn't let that hold him back or make him bitter. What it did do is make him more determined to do things HIS way and do them the way that felt right for him. He also realized that what it did for him was give him time with his family, to be a present husband and father to his wife and young son (and new daughter that's on the way). This year, his second chance came in the form of "America's Got Talent" where he auditioned and was cut just before the Top 5 finals. This second chance has put Benton back in the game with a fan base that has grown exponentially and he released a single, "God Talks to Me". God talked to Benton in a big way this year and that talk has put him back on the path to success and he's proven that even the toughest obstacles are put in your way to see just how hard you are willing to fight to get past them. He fought and he won. The best of the rest is yet to come.

Maddie and Tae

These two outspoken young women virtually came out of nowhere and shook up the "bro country" world with their retort that women are more than a pair of cut off shorts and a tank top, that they're more than the typical description of a "Girl in a Country Song" and opened the door wide open for a female movement in country music. They followed up their smash debut with a song about spreading your wings and believing in your dreams with the inspirational tune, "Fly". Maddie and Tae are showing young girls and women alike that it's ok to stand tall and do your own thing, to just fly.

Miranda Lambert

It was a rough year for Miranda, full of ups but also full of more downs than anyone should have to deal with - intrusions by the media and Internet trolls speculating and pointing fingers about her divorce from Blake Shelton, photos of Blake and Gwen's new "relationship" plastered all over social media and television every time she batted an eye and she's handled the entire situation with class, grace and dignity, never saying a negative word in the press (at least not that I've seen or heard), keeping her social media timeline above board and showing the world that she's getting through this just fine and that it's not keeping her down. She may be quiet for the time being, but that certainly doesn't mean she's down for the count. Expect Miranda to come back like a champ in 2016 and to keep reminding us why we love her.

Randy Rogers

Randy Rogers went through an emotional roller coaster this year with the excitement of the birth of a dark haired beautiful baby girl named Rumer Rain, posting his family's joy on his social media timeline with a photo and announcement, only to be shattered by her death six days later. Rumer was diagnosed with Nonketotic Hyperglycinemia (NKH), which is a rare genetic disorder affecting only about 1 in 66,000 newborns each year in the United States and unfortunately has no cure. The condition impairs the brain and leads to seizures, limpness in the muscles, breathing and difficulties with feeding and lethargy. Instead of retreating, Randy continued forward armed with the information he now had on this disease to help other parents suffering from the same situation by joining with Seton Medical Center Austin to fund "nesting suites" for families of babies who have been assigned to neonatal intensive care. These suites allow families to remain with their child around the clock, to talk to doctors and nurses, and be part of their child's care system even if the mother has been discharged. He's making a positive difference out of his own personal loss for so many people.

Rusty Golden

Rusty Golden, the son of Oak Ridge Boys member, William Lee Golden, has been dependent on pain medication since health issues back in 2002. This addiction was a struggle for Rusty and eventually took him to Rob's Ranch in Oklahoma where he began his fight against the demons to regain his inner strength and become sober again. During his stay at the ranch, Rusty began to write and perform songs for others in ranch fighting this difficult battle. These songs began his  road to personal healing and lead him to "Sober", his emotional and personal album of these songs that inspired and motivated him to put the struggle behind him and move forward. Rusty wants his music to matter, to make a difference in someones life. This album is his way of making that happen.

Wade Hayes

Wade Hayes was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in 2011 which went into remission in 2012. Since then Wade has been a positive and inspiring voice for those suffering from this life threatening disease. Shortly after finding out he had cancer, he wrote and released a single about the realization that his time was limited called "Is It Already Time". His faith has never wavered and his hope led him to his 2015 album with a message, "Go Live Your Life".  He also talks about his battle and participates in cancer awareness events to spread his words of hope and to remind people that we all have an expiration date and none of us know when that date is and until your time comes, you just have to believe and get out and live with the best of your abilities, be the best person you can and love as much as you can.

Mark Wills

Mark may not have new music out right now, but if you pay attention to his social media feeds, there is nothing this guy posts that isn't positive. Whether it be the regular posts about his love of country, the personal photos of he and his family, his belief and support of our military and it's veterans, or his funny selfies and "Dubsmash" videos, Mark always keeps it real and keeps us entertained in a positive way. Look for new music on the way from Mark in 2016, we'll be talking A LOT about it!

- Jennifer Smith
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NEW EPISODES OF LARRY'S COUNTRY DINER TO AIR THIS FALL FEATURING CELEBRITY GUEST HOSTS FILLING IN FOR LARRY BLACK

Hit Variety Show Dubbed 2015 ICGMA "TV Show Of The Year"

Seasons come and seasons go, but no matter what rain comes their way, the cast of Larry’s Country Diner always finds the sun. This fall, tune in to RFD-TV for new episodes of the hit music and comedy variety show, featuring performances from artists like Wade Hayes, John Conlee and Joey+Rory in September. Then, in October, celebrity guests fill in for the diner’s beloved host, Larry Black as he continues his recovery from a serious ATV accident.

“Witnessing the way in which the whole cast and production teams have come together to make sure the show continues on without a hitch despite my absence, has been incredibly heart-warming and inspiring to say the least. I have a first-class team behind me and knowing that helps me heal up even faster!” said Black.

Though Black has suffered a broken back, two punctured lungs and other injuries due to the crash, he was able to be present as a bystander at the show’s most recent tapings. Black hopes to be back hosting shows in coming months.

Until then, tune in this fall in September for never-before-seen episodes featuring performances by Hayes, Conlee, Joey + Rory, Carl Jackson and Orthophonic Joy, before new episodes in October featuring celebrity guest hosts.

Upcoming episodes of Larry’s Country Diner include:

Week of:

September 5 – Wade Hayes
September 12 – John Conlee
September 19 – Joey+Rory
September 26 – Carl Jackson/Orthophonic Joy
October 3 – Ronnie Reno (guest host Adam Black)
October 10 – Moe Bandy (guest host Bill Anderson)
October 17 – Exile (guest host Larry Gatlin)
October 24 – Randy Owen (guest host Mark Wills)
October 31 – David Ball (guest host T. Graham Brown)

*Lineups are subject to change

In addition, on August 8, the International Country Gospel Music Association (ICGMA) awarded Larry’s Country Diner the 2015 ICGMA Award for “TV Show Of The Year.”

One of the show’s leading cast members, Renae The Waitress, was present at the ceremony in West Plains, Missouri to accept the award, and said, “You guys just don't know how thrilled we are to receive this award! On behalf of the whole cast, the Sheriff, Keith, Nadine and our boss, Larry, thank you for this honor. When our first show aired in 2009 we had no idea that we would still be on the air six years later. We are so thankful that we have a platform to bring wholesome family entertainment into homes every week, and that we are able to start our tapings with a prayer and our shows with a promise. Thank you again for this award and I think it should be placed right by the cash register in the diner!”

Airing Saturday nights at 11 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. CT and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT on RFD-TV, the down-home hit variety show has captured the hearts of over 1.6 million viewers each month across the nation, and celebrated over 100 episodes of live, unscripted wit and family-friendly fun.

Larry’s Country Diner, produced by Gabriel Communications, airs on Saturday nights and Sunday evenings on RFD-TV. Find your local channel listing for the show here.

For more on Larry's Country Diner, visit www.larryscountrydiner.com.

WADE HAYES VISITS 'TASTE OF COUNTRY NIGHTS' RADIO

Attached Photo: Taste of Country Nights Radio host Sam Alex (l.) and Wade Hayes (r.)

PRESS RELEASE

(Nashville, Tennessee...) -  Wade Hayes stopped by "Taste of Country Nights" recently to chat with host Sam Alex about his new single and album, Go Live Your Life.

The Go Live Your Life campaign, named after Wade's new single and album, is a collaboration between himself, Genentech and the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Note Fund. The campaign raises awareness and funds services for people with advanced colorectal cancer. For every download of Wade's "Go Live Your Life" single on iTunes, Genentech will donate $1.00 (up to $50,000) to the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Note Fund.

Wade wrote or co-wrote nine of the 11 songs on Go Live Your Life, and he produced the album with Dave McAfee. Ray Scott and George Teren wrote "If The Sun Comes Up," and Wade co-wrote seven of the songs with the likes of Jeff Bates, Kenny Beard, Paul Bogart, Terri Jo Box, Ward Davis, Steve Mandile, Bobby Pinson and Roger Springer. Lil Dominiak executive produced the album, which will be released on conabar records.

In December of 2011, at age 42, Wade was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Successful surgery and chemotherapy removed the cancer. A year later, Wade was devastated to learn the cancer had returned. He received additional treatments, and today he has no evidence of disease.

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the US. The American Cancer Society estimates that 93,090 people will be diagnosed in 2015 and that 49,700 will die from colon cancer in the United States. Early detection is vital -- over 80% of all cases of colon cancer can be prevented with recommended screening. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. If you are 50 or older, or younger than 50 and have symptoms or a family history, getting a screening test for colon cancer could save your life.

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WIN A COPY OF WADE HAYES' NEW CD "GO LIVE YOUR LIFE"!!!!

We are so happy to see Wade Hayes putting out some much needed and much missed country music again and we're even happier that he's winning the battle against cancer that he's fought so hard against. To celebrate his winning against cancer and our winning as country music fans, Wade has given us a signed copy of his latest CD, "Go Live Your Life" to give to one of you.

This CD is fantastic and very meaningful, both to Wade and those who have listened to it's tracks. Each song was written from his heart and from his experience and tells stories that Wade has been living and maybe some of us have been living as well.

It's important to really go out and live your life and there is no better way to do that than with the accompaniment of good music. 

To enter via Twitter:

1.) Follow Wade at @WadeHayes1 and follow us at @Lovinlyrics

2.) Tweet - "@Lovinlyrics - I want to win this CD #GoLiveYourLife"

To enter via Facebook:

1.) "Like" Wade Hayes and Lovin' Lyrics

2.) Post your FULL NAME and "I want to win #GoLiveYourLife" in the comment section of the ORIGINAL Facebook post on the Lovin' Lyrics page.

Please only enter once, via Twitter OR via Facebook but not both. 

We'll choose a winner on Friday, May 8! 

If you've won a giveaway within the past 60 days, you are not eligible to win this time. Sorry!

Track Listing:

1.) Go Live Your Life

2.) Love Knew Better

3.) Bluebonnet Blues

4.) She Is Home

5.) Wrecking Ball

6.) Here and Her

7.) Let You Go

8.) Remember the Alimony

9.) Old Dirt Road

10.) If the Sun Comes Up

WADE HAYES VISITS MORNINGS WITH STORME WARREN ON SIRIUSXM THE HIGHWAY

 (l. to r.) - Storme Warren, Hayes, Mornings with Storme Warren co-host Brittany Goudie 

and Bob Mitchell.

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Wade Hayes stopped by "Mornings With Storme Warren" at SiriusXM The Highway's Nashville studio today to chat up his new single and album, Go Live Your Life.He performed the title cut single and his breakthrough hit "Old Enough To Know Better" and talked about his life after two bouts with cancer.

Wade wrote or co-wrote nine of the 11 songs on Go Live Your Life, and he produced the album with Dave McAfee. Ray Scott and George Teren wrote "If The Sun Comes Up," and Wade co-wrote seven of the songs with the likes of Jeff Bates, Kenny Beard, Paul Bogart, Terri Jo Box, Ward Davis, Steve Mandile, Bobby Pinson and Roger Springer. Lil Dominiak executive produced the album, which will be released on conabar records.

In December of 2011, at age 42, Wade was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Successful surgery and chemotherapy removed the cancer. A year later, Wade was devastated to learn the cancer had returned. He received additional treatments, and today he has no evidence of disease.

The Go Live Your Life campaign, a collaboration between Wade, Genentech and the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Note Fund to raise awareness and fund services for people with advanced colorectal cancer, is currently in full swing. For every download of Wade's "Go Live Your Life" single on iTunes, Genentech will donate $1 (up to $50,000) to the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Note Fund, a non-profit that supports people with advanced colorectal cancer. For more information, visit GoLiveYourLife.com.

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the US. The American Cancer Society estimates that 93,090 people will be diagnosed in 2015 and that 49,700 will die from colon cancer in the United States. Early detection is vital -- over 80% of all cases of colon cancer can be prevented with recommended screening. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. If you are 50 or older, or younger than 50 and have symptoms or a family history, getting a screening test for colon cancer could save your life.

Follow Wade at www.WadeHayes.com
https://www.facebook.com/officialwadehayes
https://twitter.com/wadehayes1

WADE HAYES VISITS CROOK & CHASE

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Wade Hayes visited Lorianne Crook and Charlie Chase this week to chat up his new album, Go Live Your Life, and his renewed sense of purpose after two bouts with colon cancer. A portion of the interview will air this weekend on their popular "The Crook & Chase Countdown" radio show.

Wade wrote or co-wrote nine of the 11 songs on Go Live Your Life, and he produced the album with Dave McAfee. Ray Scott and George Teren wrote "If The Sun Comes Up," and Wade co-wrote seven of the songs with the likes of Jeff Bates, Kenny Beard, Paul Bogart, Terri Jo Box, Ward Davis, Steve Mandile, Bobby Pinson and Roger Springer. Lil Dominiak executive produced the album, which will be released on conabar records.

In December of 2011, at age 42, Wade was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Successful surgery and chemotherapy removed the cancer. A year later, Wade was devastated to learn the cancer had returned. He received additional treatments, and today he has no evidence of disease.

The Go Live Your Life campaign, a collaboration between Wade, Genentech and the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Note Fund to raise awareness and fund services for people with advanced colorectal cancer, is currently in full swing. For every download of Wade's "Go Live Your Life" single on iTunes, Genentech will donate $1 (up to $50,000) to the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Note Fund, a non-profit that supports people with advanced colorectal cancer. For more information, visit GoLiveYourLife.com.

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the US. The American Cancer Society estimates that 93,090 people will be diagnosed in 2015 and that 49,700 will die from colon cancer in the United States. Early detection is vital -- over 80% of all cases of colon cancer can be prevented with recommended screening. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. If you are 50 or older, or younger than 50 and have symptoms or a family history, getting a screening test for colon cancer could save your life.

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SINGLE REVIEW: "GO LIVE YOUR LIFE" - WADE HAYES

SINGLE: "Go Live Your Life"

ARTIST: Wade Hayes

REVIEWER: Jennifer Smith

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If there were four words that couldn't ring any more true, the title of Wade Hayes' new single and CD, "Go Live Your Life", pretty much says it all. There's no being cliche about it and no exaggeration, simply truth ... a truth that Wade can personally give testimony to, having battled Stage IV colon cancer in 2011, being declared cancer free in 2012 only to have a recurrence in 2013. When it comes to living your life, there is no one that knows the truth in those words more than Wade.

The CD contains 10 tracks, 9 of which were penned by Hayes during his illness. You won't find a CD or a song more personal than "Go Live Your Life". With his rich familiar baritone twang and obvious emotion, this song will leave a lasting impression on the listener and hopefully the inspiration to stop simply existing and start living. The songs reinforces the obvious fact that so many of us choose to ignore or simply forget - life isn't a dress rehearsal, it's your final act.

Go live your life

Go chase your dreams

We've got no way of knowing what tomorrow brings

Swing for the fence 

Take that chance 

Don't wake up one day to see it's passed you by

Go live your life

 Thank you to Wade Hayes for the reminder. Now if you'll excuse me, it's time to stop writing and time for me to get living.

"Go Live Your Life" is now available for digital download on iTunes with the physical CD available by March 12, 2015. Join Wade in celebrating ‪#‎ColonCancer‬ Awareness Month by checking out the new album and behind-the-scenes footage at GoLiveYourLife.com. Genentech will donate $1 (up to $50k) to Colon Cancer Alliance's Blue Note Fund for every iTunes download. Proceeds will support advanced colorectal cancer patients who are currently in treatment.

WADE HAYES TO RELEASE FIRST ALBUM IN FIVE YEARS GO LIVE YOUR LIFE CD and SINGLE TO HIT MARCH 3, 2015

$1 Will Be Donated For Every Download To Help People With Cancer

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Wade Hayes had a brush with death less than four years ago that gave him a new outlook on life and a renewed enthusiasm to share his music with the masses. Throughout his colon cancer treatment and recovery, he continued to write and perform as much as he was physically able. The result is a moving collection of songs called Go Live Your Life that relate to where he is, where he's been, and where he's going, and the album and title cut single will be released March 3, 2015 to coincide with Colon Cancer Awareness Month. For more information about the campaign, please visit GoLiveYourLife.com.

"I'm very fortunate getting to this next step," said Wade about writing and recording Go Live Your Life. "After getting through the years of ill health and bad luck, I'm kind of laser focused right now. Getting sick has changed me immensely. It's as if I'm looking through different eyeballs now. I appreciate everything so much more. I realize how much I took for granted."

Wade wrote or co-wrote nine of the 11 songs on Go Live Your Life, and he produced the album with Dave McAfee. Ray Scott and George Teren wrote "If The Sun Comes Up," and Wade co-wrote seven of the songs with the likes of Jeff Bates, Kenny Beard, Paul Bogart, Terri Jo Box, Ward Davis, Steve Mandile, Bobby Pinson and Roger Springer. Lil Dominiak executive produced the album, which will be released on conabar records.

In December of 2011, at age 42, Wade was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. Successful surgery and chemotherapy removed the cancer. A year later, Wade was devastated to learn the cancer had returned. He received additional treatments, and today he has no evidence of disease.

Wade partnered with Genentech to raise awareness and money to help people with advanced colorectal cancer. For every download of the "Go Live Your Life" song on iTunes, Genentech will donate $1 (up to $50,000) to the Colon Cancer Alliance Blue Note Fund, a non-profit that supports people with advanced colorectal cancer.

Wade will be involving his fans in the upcoming music video for the song "Go Live Your Life." He has asked fans to send photos of themselves, if they are cancer survivors, or of special survivor friends or family.

"It's wonderful that I'm alive today, and I know I'm not the only one," said Wade on his Facebook page. "There are thousands of people just like me. This disease has hit home for so many of us. As a part of the video, I want to include photos of my friends and fans who have also walked this road."

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the US. The American Cancer Society estimates that 93,090 people will be diagnosed in 2015 and that 49,700 will die from colon cancer in the United States. Early detection is vital -- over 80% of all cases of colon cancer can be prevented with recommended screening. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. If you are 50 or older, or younger than 50 and have symptoms or a family history, getting a screening test for colon cancer could save your life.

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TICKETS FOR STORME WARREN'S NASHVILLE NAVY PARTY ARE ON SALE

Tickets for Storme Warren's Nashville Navy Party are now available! More artists being added to the lineup and will be announced very soon. 

Lineup as of 3/11/12: Ray Scott, Keith Anderson, Trent Wilmon, Wade Hayes, Jace Everett, Joanna Smith, Brassfield Aly, Joe Bachman, Tony Bridges, Shannon Mock, Jaimie Fox, and Shane Thomas.

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WADE HAYES BRINGS TEAM BACK TOGETHER FOR NEW SINGLE "IS IT ALREADY TIME"

Cancer Diagnosis Brings Renewed Focus

(Nashville, Tennessee...) - Less than a year ago Wade Hayes received news that would not only change his life but potentially end it. The singer, songwriter and guitar slinger was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer last December. Successful surgery and chemotherapy removed the cancer and gave him a renewed sense of purpose for his life and career. He was inspired to write a song called "Is It Already Time" about his ordeal, and many from the team that helped launch his career at Sony Music/Columbia Records have reunited to produce, promote, publicize, market and sell his new music for a worthy cause - cancer research.

Spearheaded by former Columbia Nashville promotion vet Jeri Cooper, she and Hayes' longtime manager Mike Robertson have brought together former Sony/Columbia staffers Allen Butler, Craig Campbell (Campbell Entertainment Group), Blake Chancey, Jack Christopher (RPM Entertainment), Debi Fleischer, JR Hughes (Quarterback Records), Bob Mitchell (Big & Rich/The Farm Management), Jennifer Shaffer and Scott Siman. The single will be released on Siman's RPM Entertainment label. Publicity duties will be shared by Campbell and Hayes' longtime indie publicist Ronna Rubin, and other Columbia alums and other generous companies are donating their time and effort to increase awareness.

"I knew I felt strongly about this and I kept getting yes's from people who wanted to help, so I knew I had to keep going," said Cooper. It's really amazing to see all of these people come together for the love of an artist and the sole purpose of helping him realize a simple dream of letting the world know the importance of getting tested for colon cancer."

Wade brought hit producer Don Cook, who was at the helm for his six Top 15 singles and the gold-selling albums Old Enough To Know Better and On A Good Night, out of retirement to produce "Is It Already Time." Plans are in the works to record an entire album for release in 2013.

Play MPE has donated digital distribution of the single to country radio stations, and Dale Turner and Radio Informer have agreed to include the single free of charge on their September 17, 2012 Country Sampler CD. The single will be available on iTunes, amazon.com, Spotify and most digital outlets, and all proceeds will go to the Colon Cancer Alliance. To listen to the new single, visit www.wadehayes.com. Audio PSAs are available to radio stations interested in adding them to their inventory.

"You will be reading a lot about Wade, his continuing struggle with colon cancer, and this song in coming days," said Bob Moody, founder and Senior Consultant of the Real Local Radio Group. It probably won't be a hit in the usual sense, because the subject matter is so emotionally powerful, but it should be a 'Song of the Year' candidate next year. This is a unique situation, but I am hopeful that most of my radio colleagues have enough heart, brains, and courage to see that this song gets the exposure it deserves."

In its June 23, 2012 issue, Country Weekly Magazine placed Wade Hayes on the cover of the popular fan publication - a coveted spot usually reserved for current superstar artists - and followed with a four-page feature inside the issue detailing Wade's diagnosis, treatment and his dreams for the future.

Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in men and women combined in the US. The American Cancer Society estimates that 143,460 people will be diagnosed in 2012 and that 51,690 will die from colon cancer in the United States. Early detection is vital -- over 80% of all cases of colon cancer can be prevented with recommended screening. Despite its high incidence, colon cancer is one of the most detectable and, if found early enough, most treatable forms of cancer. If you are 50 or older, or younger than 50 and have symptoms are a family history getting a screening test for colon cancer could save your life.