Applebees produced an entire TV commercial around Fancy Like and its TikTok dance. Walker Hayes uses the word often. "Got to hang with some of my favorite people!". Ive always been more at home in a honky-tonk in my boots than on a red carpet in heels. Last week, the family left their Nashville-area home around 11 o'clock on a Wednesday night and piled into their tour bus for the first time. Country Stuff (feat. He's been doing TikTok's with the help of his family ever since, however it wasn't until "Fancy Like" came into the picture that things blew up. "I would go back to the day we made the Y'all Life video in a heartbeat," Hayes said on Instagram. Laney's my best friend. Powered by his 2021 smash hit, Walker Hayes has just launched his 19-date "Fancy Like" Tour, but he's not going solo. He shared a story about a time 8 years ago when his whole family was at Lowes and his kids just wanted Christmas blow ups for their lawn. In an almost modern-Von Trapp style, each member of the family does the same dance move before leaving the camera frame. The popularity of the video shot the song to the top of the iTunes All-Genre chart. Hayes even debuted a new TikTok dance for " Delorean ," and if you haven't learned it yet, he shared a tutorial. Hayes and his collaborators had been recounting heavy stories about gratitude and grief the Alabama native and his wife Laney had lost their seventh child at birth in 2018 but he was also intrigued by the way fans were reacting on social media to his ordinary, unostentatious home life. Hayes has seen many things happen since "Fancy Like" went viral, including several big time performances across the board and he's headed out on his own Fancy Like Tour with special guest MacKenzie Porter. Walker Hayes Goes on Tour with His Family of Eight: 'We Are Drinking from a Fire Hose of Joy!' "When we get on the bus on Wednesday night, Laney and I truly feel like we're reunited with. Like most artists, its not like I had some bangin tour scheduled for this fall.. Additionally, the restaurant chain has brought back the beloved Oreo Shake in honor of the song. 13. But the close quarters, the demands of six children, that shared bus bathroom! Its now spent more than 10 consecutive weeks atop Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and is presently at Number Five on Rolling Stones all-genre Top 100 Songs. Walker Hayes recreated the viral Fancy Like video that took the song to the tops of the charts and ultimately earned him a commercial with Applebees. Check out the original video here: https://youtu.be/3iu0k-8-xIoTIME STAMPS0:00 - Intro1:10 - 3 Steps Back4:36 - Whipped Cream Step8:00 - Snake Right \u0026 Left9:58 - 4 Snaps12:21 - Slow Review13:30 - Faster Review14:25 - Fastest ReviewTry it with music here - https://youtu.be/-kg-9Inr9bs*DANCE IS FOR EVERYONE!! U Gurl Snubbing the King: Why Don't Big Stars Want to Perform at Charles' Coronation? "It just felt right," the breakout country singer says of the title for his highly-anticipated new album. "And I agree. Laney and their kids appear in the music video for the tune. He couldn't afford to buy them one then, but told them if he ever got a number 1 song, he would get them all their own Christmas blow up. The video, which was posted to. .css-g0owdm{display:block;font-family:Memphis,Georgia,Times,Serif;font-weight:normal;margin-bottom:0.625rem;margin-top:0;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-g0owdm:hover{color:link-hover;}}@media(max-width: 40.625rem){.css-g0owdm{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 40.625rem){.css-g0owdm{font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;}}@media(min-width: 61.25rem){.css-g0owdm{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.2;}}Where Is Hoda Kotb on the 'Today' Show? Then Hayes chimed in with the lyric "We fancy like Applebee's on a date night" and shared a story about his kids. Summer 2021 needs a great soundtrack, and country music's biggest stars and hottest newcomers are supplying. Walker Hayes Is Still Trying to Figure It Out: 'Wasn't Supposed to Happen! ", Born in Mobile, Alabama, Hayes balances being a certified country crossover star with being a devout family man. ", Why Has 'Fancy Like' Blown Up? Walker Hayes celebrated his wife Laney's birthday with his six children this week. Monument succeeded in getting some early adopters to play the song enough for it to chart, which eventually led to a new group of stations adding it to their playlists. "That's what he wanted to do," Hayes says. Arriving on January 21, 2022,Country Stuff The Album will feature his viral hit Fancy Like, as well as his previously released song, U Gurl, along with his latest single, AA, and 10 other tracks, including Hayes collaborations with Carly Pearce, Jake Owen, and Lori McKenna, and a re-imagined version of Craig featuring MercyMe. I just really learned the futility of life and how we plan but yet we have pretty much no control over what goes on, he says. Even though Hayes has a successful music career and is used to being in the limelight most days, the singer has just as much in common with the fans that listen to his music on the radio. As a way to deal with Covid boredom (and extend his fanbase), Hayes and his oldest daughter, 15-year-old Lela, had been learning TikTok dances and posting them on his account. Ironically, the hit tune was actually about the country music industry, not an ex-girlfriend. After the write, Hayes went home and recorded the song in his make shift recording studio next to his kitchen. I dont have to act. I can do this till my legs don't work. Not every lyric works (theres a line about his partner dipping Hayes like French fries in a Wendys Frosty that doesnt compute), but Hayes assessment that working- and middle-class suburban families like his gravitate toward affordable comfort is spot on. Hayes soundchecks at 2 p.m., hangs with the family in late afternoon, begins meet-and-greets at 5 p.m., then hits the stage at 8:40 p.m. Working with him on the lyrics was so fun getting to yell and celebrate the most magical things which are usually cheap, dirty or free.. However, his favorite thing he's been able to do since his success involves his kids. She can see it for herself, and then we can just sit and smile about it.". Theyre like, Were breaking blenders over here making Oreo shakes, or If I serve another Bourbon Street steak, he says. While family life. The next morning they were 575 miles away in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where Hayes played his first tour date, a sellout. Shell probably show her kids one day like, Look at what me and your granddad did one day. Its insane to think of that. He had lost his deal with Capitol Nashville and was working hourly shifts at Costco to pay the bills. Simple answer, he doesnt though thats a tough pill to swallow. Hayes says their driver, Tim Hudson, has quickly become a seamless part of their traveling circus: "He could have driven us or the band, and he wants to drive us. When Laney wakes up, how do I tell her? Back in June 2021, Alabama-based country singer Walker Hayes released his track Fancy Like. I can't believe that this is work and that I get paid to do this. Hayes even nods to Nelly 's iconic 2000 hit, "Country Grammar.". It was an instant success. After posting their dance video last June, it has now raked over 33.4 million views and earned nearly 2.5 million hearts. Related:1, 2, 3Here Are Easy TikTok Dances to Try With the Whole Family! He was pleased with the results, but wasnt convinced he was sitting on a hit. The song and dance exploded in June after Hayes posted a video of himself and his 15-year-old daughter dancing to the song. In honor of 737,000,000,000 views and country stuff the album dropping lets goooooo #fancylike, It was a Sunday, and we had gotten home from church. Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager Join Walker Hayes Onstage to Show Off 'Delorean' Dance Moves The Today show co-hosts made a surprise cameo at the country star's concert in New York City. The Noem family took part in a viral TikTok video challenge all thanks to a new song from Walker Hayes. To add to an already interesting story of the song's success, Hayes shared the interesting way the song happened. And 'Here's the food, Dad, and I'm gonna get some food.' He wrote a song called "Don't Let Her" after the life-or-death experience, writing from the perspective of a man beyond the grave giving advice to her potential new love. "Lela's right there. Fans of BBC One hit soap EastEnders joked that they have "worked out" where Mick Carter has ended up after a trailer for Danny Dyer's new TV project was released Dan Walker has shared a shocking picture of his injured and bloodied face after being hit by a car when cycling. Fancy Like is now accelerating at a furious pace: Last week, it made the biggest jump into the Mediabase country airplay charts Top Ten since Gretchen Wilsons Redneck Woman in 2004. "If I gotta choose between family and fame, it's a very easy decision to me," Hayes said. When Walker Hayes and his family of six are out and about, hell often put their dinner destination to a vote. Song Title: FANCY LIKEArtist: WALKER HAYES*This is NOT my choreography! 227.4K. His favorite reenactments of the dance video from others include the one where a lady is dancing in front of Applebee's and Shaq walks out, a sea lion and a penguin dancing to it with the help of their trainers, and Amy Adams talking about hearing the Applebee's commercial on Seth Meyers and doing some of the dance. Music Mayhem brings fans closer to their favorite artists with exclusive in-depth interviews, breaking news updates, and more. In a now-viral TikTok shared on his page, Hayes can be seen busting a move with one of his daughters to his new song,. To see the dance with music, click here:https://youtu.be/-kg-9Inr9bs*THANKS FOR WATCHING! It's the stories of a man who realized the songs he couldn't help but write about family, struggle, vices and the sacrifices we make for a dream were his and his alone. Let's dance!By utilizing any information from this video or Carrie Mitchells related websites, you agree to assume full responsibility for all your actions and will be participating voluntarily at your own risk. Like, Hey, I drive the same Altima, or Hey, I love how yall live in a normal house. My thought process is like, Where did you think we lived? Country Living editors select each product featured. Applebee's fans across the country show off their dance moves to Walker Hayes' "Fancy Like," which just happens to reference the restaurant, saying it's not a bad spot for a "date night." The country singer suggests trying the Bourbon Street Steak and sharing an OREO Shake with whipped cream. The back of the bus can turn into a separate bedroom, but the couple chose to keep it a shared space for the whole family, and they each took a bunk. Advertising executives were paying attention too. The kids got to pick their bunks, and the dogs share a bottom one of their own. But tragedies like losing his newborn daughter had taught Hayes that putting too much stock into a plan could be foolish, and that the idea of being able to direct any of it was an illusion. The singer has shared multiple videos of his large family dancing along to the tune, and now, they're taking on an older song from Hayes' 2019 album, 8Tracks. 5. The response to Fancy Like, the dance and the fan love has been a dream come true plus, Applebees even brought back their Oreo Cookie Shake! "And they love it discovering where the bathroom is, where the green room is. In the up-tempo, playful love song, Hayes makes it clear that his girl is happy with the simpler things in life. How am I the one to explain, its a girl, but you know, she died?' Hayes and his wife Laney have pretty much known each other their whole life. Listen to "Fancy Like: here:. While they will likely mourn their baby girl forever, the kindness of fans has helped them tremendously. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. In a now-viral TikTok shared on his page, Hayes can be seen busting a move with one of his daughters to his new song, Fancy Like. From body rolls to hip swinging, this dance has got it all. "It startles . We want to hear it. It was better than a Grammy nomination." Hayes credits much of his success to his wife, who he says has more faith in his talents than he does. Editors picks Latin pop performer Carin Leon hopped on for an Amazon Music remix, while pop star (and Nashville native) Kesha added a verse in another edition. Hayes admitted they were the ones who called Applebee's and told them they had a song for them to hear. "Lela's like, 'I can't believe this is our life, I can't believe we get to do this,'" Hayes says. This week, Hayes posted another video of him and his daughter doing the dance, but this time, they are humorously fighting over who created the dance. Walker Hayes' "Fancy Like" dance challenge with his oldest daughter Lela took over TikTok quicker than lightning and more powerful than a hurricane. Fancy Like is included on Hayess most recently released EP, Country Stuff, and the viral TikTok dance seems to be a clear signal that its a hit. They created their own for Fancy Like, choreographing the moves on their modest front porch. That led to two remixes and, yes, an Applebee's commercial! Remember - it you're moving, you're doing it right! 8. Then, Hayes and his 15-year-old daughter Lila (one of the family's six kids), who often teamed up to do dance TikToks for his songs, gave this track that treatment, too. Once I seen that, I jumped out of the car," Hayes told WUSA9 the day after Thomas was murdered. We're just so grateful.". At the Milwaukee show, he called the whole gang onstage for the "Fancy Like" finale, and Hayes was excited to look over and see his two more serious-minded sons, Beckett, 10, and Chapel, 14, doing all the moves of the song's celebrated TikTok dance. Next,find out all of the 2022 Grammy nominees! The song was never a sure bet for country radio, though with its emphasis on groove, pop production, and novelty feel, it could have been written off as too different. (The Thursday night concert in St. Louis was postponed due to winter weather.) Gritty practice for the @RodeoHouston For all things Walker Hayes: https://walkerhayes.komi.io/Connect With WalkerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com. Send us a tip using our anonymous form. Hayes is both delighted and bemused. Walker was speaking straight to my heart, Kesha said in a release. He has released three studio albums: Reason to Rhyme in 2011 on Capitol Records Nashville, and Boom and Country Stuff the Album in 2017 and 2022 on Monument Records.Hayes has charted multiple singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay charts; his highest-peaking is "Fancy . In honor of 737,000,000,000 views and country stuff the album dropping Hayes captioned the clip. Along for the ride in their own family bus for the first time are his wife, Laney, their six children, ages 6 to 16, and their two dogs, Magnolia and Hazel. Walker Hayes shares why Applebee's dinner is meaningful family tradition, interview While everyone knows the Walker Hayes "Fancy Like" song and coordinating Tik Tok dance, the popular country music artist has some Applebee's family traditions that were made long before the song was a viral hit. And I have not tried really hard, and Fancy Like happens. Copycat videos of people doing the Fancy Like dance exploded on TikTok, and the song rocketed to Number One on Apple Musics all-genre chart. "Before all this I probably would've seen my career as, 'Man, I sure want to get in, do good and coast,' and now I have this spark," Hayes says. Walker Hayes Talks New Album and Baby No. At that point, I was in transition moving from that job to this job and was watching myself thinking, Holy crap, this feels huge but also, holy crap, radio will never play this.. Hoda was clearly touched by the outpouring of love and affection. We fancy like Applebees on a date night/Got that Bourbon Street steak with the Oreo shake/Get some whipped cream on the top too/Two straws, one check, girl, I got you, he sings, in a Hokey Pokey-like cadence. And anyone who listens to Hayes' autobiographical songs or follows his socials knows that the Hayes family is built for togetherness. The song was certified double platinum, and Hayes' album, boom., was a hit, landing at No. We had zero expectations. It's part of Taste of Country's summer, Walker Hayes Luxurious Nashville Home Sells With Hilarious Video See Inside! When he shared the news with Laney, he says, "We cried. It's miraculous.". At the end of the video, the whole family comes back in and freestyles to the music. Im like, Thats good for the head honchos there! If were on a road trip, I address the whole car: Do you guys want Sonic, you want McDonalds, or do you want to sit down? Thats all I care about, he says), and a plethora of vocal ad libs. Other photos and videos recently posted by Hayes include a snap of his family swimming in a lake, a video of jam session with his kids, and a clip of Hayes kids joining him onstage. [Pictures], The Top 30 Country Rap Songs of All Time, Ranked, Walker Hayes Holds the Top Two Spots for Top-Selling Digital Country Songs of 2022, Walker Hayes Plans Headlining Duck Buck Tour for Summer 2023, Walker Hayes Youngest Daughters Are Starting to Steal the Show, Walker Hayes Debuts Unreleased Same Drunk Live to Celebrate His Sobriety Anniversary [Watch]. Send us everywhere, I don't care.". ", "I was just like, man, this feels good," he says. The singer, 41, is teaming up with regional Mexican star Carin Leon, 32, for a new version of the song that features a Spanish flair, and will kick off Amazon Music's new Whiskey & Tequila. Theres not even a possibility., His label is more bullish. He got a tattoo of his late daughter's footprint. 10. Copyright 2023 Penske Business Media, LLC. Laney's own life was in jeopardy at the time, though she ultimately was okay. Their quarters are a 12-bunk bus with a tiny bathroom and a kitchenette. Thats a really freeing space to create from. 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