Labor Day Bash

Labor Day Bash

Leave it to hard workin', Texas troubadour Hayes Carll to host a bash out at Historic Luckenbach, Texas on Labor Day weekend. The award winning singer/songwriter has taken time out of the studio to gather a stellar cast of artists to hang out, eat, drink,...
Labor Day Bash Giveaway

Labor Day Bash Giveaway

Lone Star Music wants to send 5 lucky winners and their guests to Hayes Carll's Labor Day Bash in style. CLICK HERE to enter to win VIP meet and greet tickets and a chance at an autographed Epiphone guitar. All entries are eligible for the autographed...
Pickathon

Pickathon

Hayes Carll is joining the line-up for 2010's Pickathon in Portland, OR. The three day festival also includes Dr. Dog, Langhorne Slim, Bonnie Price Billy and several other talented musicians. For festival times, details & tickets, visit pickathon.com
Squidbillies

Squidbillies

On Sunday, July 18th at midnight, America’s fourth-favorite-animated-family, Squidbillies, premieres a special 30-minute all-star musical, "America: Why I Love Her" on Adult Swim. Creators Dave Willis and Jim Fortier pulled out their rolodex to reel in...
Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits will tape sets with Robert Earl Keen and Hayes Carll on Wednesday, August 4th. Keen has appeared on ACL multiple times, but this will be the first appearance by Hayes Carll. Both shows will appear as part of ACL’s 36th season on PBS,...
KAPS Radio Benefit

KAPS Radio Benefit

Hayes Carll, Bruce Robison and Jimmie Dale Gilmore will perform Thursday, May 27, at 8 pm at the Katherine Anne Porter School to benefit KAPS radio, a new web-based community radio station serving the Wimberley Valley. Jody Denberg will host the event. ...
Share Your Pics, Win a Shirt!

Share Your Pics, Win a Shirt!

Hayes Carll is on the road with Dierks Bentley for the Up On The Ridge Tour and he's throwing a contest! In hopes of scoring some great images or footage, Hayes is offering a free shirt to whoever captures the best Carll moment. After you're...
Celebrity Softball Jam

Celebrity Softball Jam

Hayes Carll will join the Round Rock Express and Reckless Kelly for a Celebrity Softball Jam at the Dell Diamond. This year's event will be held on Sunday, April 25 and will benefit the Miracle League at Town and Country, Little League of Austin and the...
Texas Crawfish & Music Festival

Texas Crawfish & Music Festival

Hayes Carll will return to the annual Texas Crawfish & Music Festival on Saturday, April 10 in Historic Old Town Spring. For the second year, the festival & Carll will partner and donate a portion of the day's ticket sales to the Bolivar Peninsula Chamber...
Up On The Ridge Tour

Up On The Ridge Tour

On April 21, Hayes Carll will join Dierks Bentley's Up On The Ridge Tour for a run of 24 shows in 30 days. The tour is scheduled to visit both large and small venues and will highlight the musician's acoustic musicianship. Carll will kick off the...
Carll & Imus

Carll & Imus

On March 8, Hayes Carll visited Don Imus on the set of Imus In The Morning.  The two discussed a variety of topics and then Carll performed "Beaumont" - you can view both via YouTube by clicking the links below: Hayes Carll & Don Imus interview & in...
Love Don't Let Me Down

Love Don't Let Me Down

Two newly penned Hayes Carll song's will be featured in the upcoming film Love Don't Let Me Down. The movie, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Leighton Meester & Tim McGraw, recently wrapped filming in Nashville and will be released later this year. More details...
Midnight Ramble Cancellation

Midnight Ramble Cancellation

Hayes Carll's gig at Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble scheduled for this Saturday, March 6th has been canceled due to a death in Larry Campbell's family. 
SXSW Showcase

SXSW Showcase

Hayes Carll will participate in the Americana Music Association's annual SXSW showcase. The evening is set for Thursday, March 18 at Antone's with an incredible line-up, including:  Jim Lauderdale, Elizabeth Cook, Court Yard Hounds, and Grace Potter & the...
Hayes Returns to Imus

Hayes Returns to Imus

Don Imus, who once declared "She Left Me For Jesus" as the "greatest country song ever," has invited Hayes Carll back to his studios for a morning of conversation and song. Hayes will return to the studio on Monday, March 8. For local listings, please...
Midnight Ramble

Midnight Ramble

On March 6, Hayes will travel to Woodstock, NY to participate in Levon Helm's Midnight Ramble.  The evening's line-up includes the Levon Helm Band as well as Little Sammy Davis & Fred Scribner. The Ramble Sessions are based on the southern medicine...
Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

Bring your Valentine and join Hayes Carll at the Saxon Pub for an evening of music, friends and lots of love. Tickets are almost gone, so make your plans and get your tickets here.
Hayes Carll Birthday Bash

Hayes Carll Birthday Bash

Mark your calendars & join Hayes Carll this Saturday, January 9 at Billy Bob's for a night of live music, football and birthday celebrations. See you there?
KGSR Broadcasts V.17

KGSR Broadcasts V.17

KGSR Broadcasts Volume 17 is now available. This limited edition 2 CD set, featuring Hayes Carll and Steve Earle on the cover, inclues live studio recordings from a variety of artists.  Click here to purchase!
On The Road with Steve Earle

On The Road with Steve Earle

Hayes will join Steve Earle for a round of Canadian and western U.S. dates in early 2010. For a complete list of shows and links to purchase tickets, visit the Tour section.
In The Studio

In The Studio

With new songs to share and an album to record, Hayes is returning to the studio this winter. He will be joined by Trouble In Mind producer Brad Jones. Friends and fans can expect a new collection of songs in 2010.
Wowing Cambridge

Wowing Cambridge

He wowed the audience on Stage 2 yesterday and now US singer songwriter Hayes Carll brought his bourbon soaked, bar room story acoustic country folk to Stage 1. As entertaining for his anecdotes as for his sublime music, the set proved it was a firm 2-0...
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Carll's 2009 Festivals

Carll's 2009 Festivals

Hayes Carll will make travel for several festivals this summer and if you're in Canada or the UK, then you're in luck! Check out his plans below and come out for a weekend of music...
STINGAREE

STINGAREE

This year's Stingaree Music Festival will join forces with the Texas Crab Festival to celebrate the return of the Bolivar Peninsula. The festivities will take place May 29-31 at Crystal Beach's Gregory Park. Artists scheduled to perform include Hayes Carll, Ryan Bingham and Ray Wylie Hubbard. To purchase tickets, click here.
Houston Music Awards

Houston Music Awards

Nominations for the Houston Music Awards have been announced with many nods towards Hayes Carll in the following categories: Best Local Song, Songwriter, CD/LP, Local Musican and Roots-Rock/Americana
Q&A with Hayes Carll

Q&A with Hayes Carll

Prior to his headlining gig at the Old Settler's Music Festival, Hayes Carll spent time with Austin's Decider for a round of questions.  To read their conversations on Texas, adventures in Europe and Carll's version of payola - click here.
Critics Loved Trouble in '08

Critics Loved Trouble in '08

2008 was good to Hayes Carll. Trouble In Mind debuted in April, Imus praised Carll for his smarts and fans discovered their new hero at one of his many live shows.

In typical year-end fashion, everyone is making their "Best Of" lists and Trouble is receiving the recognition and praise it deserves.
Hayes Leads Americana

Hayes Leads Americana

Hayes Carll is officially the most-played Americana artist for 2008! Trouble In Mind received more radio airplay than many legends & veterans including Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Steve Earle, John Hiatt and Alejandro Escovedo. Congrats Hayes!
2008 Best Of..

2008 Best Of..

AMAZON -
#9 : Editors Picks
#1 : Best Country
#32 "Beaumont" : Top 100 Songs
BLENDER -
#33 Trouble In Mind : 33 Favorites
Hayes Carll on Imus

Hayes Carll on Imus

Hayes Carll sat down with Imus this week for a chat and some tunes. Click HERE to hear them cover it all - including Jesus, touring, home life and the woes of being a 'walking typo'
He's Got a Gig, Baby...

He's Got a Gig, Baby...

The Onion and Hayes Carll are joining forces for Carll's Fall 2008 American tour.  Check out his upcoming dates and don't forget to visit America's Finest News Source.
I'm Grateful for Christmas This Year

I'm Grateful for Christmas This Year

The new holiday song from Hayes Carll's performance on Imus in the Morning - "I'm Grateful For Christmas This Year" - is now available for your downloading pleasure.

To access, please CLICK HERE and follow the instructions.
She Left Me For Jesus Video Premiere!

She Left Me For Jesus Video Premiere!

If you missed the premiere of "She Left Me For Jesus" on Imus In The Morning you can CLICK HERE to watch!
She Left Me For Jesus wins Americana Music Association Song Of The Year!

She Left Me For Jesus wins Americana Music Association Song Of The Year!

Congratulations to Hayes for winning the Americana Music Association “Song of the Year” award for “She Left Me for Jesus”.  The award was presented to both writers of the song, Hayes and Brian Keane at the historic Ryman Auditorium.  Watch for the video...
Crystal Beach Hit by Ike

Crystal Beach Hit by Ike

Hayes Carll, who spent four years honing his songwriting in the bars of Crystal Beach, is currently in England where, manager Mike Crowley says, “he’s devastated about the complete destruction of Crystal Beach.” Crowley says Carll is writing something...
Concrete Country

Concrete Country

Watch Hayes Carll's debut on CMT's Concrete Country and hear him perform "It's A Shame," "Beaumont," and "I Got a Gig" all while on the streets of downtown Nashville! Click here for the videos.
Jesus is Coming!

Jesus is Coming!

The Daily Texan captured the mood as Hayes Carll and his heavenly buddies filmed the music video for "She Left Me for Jesus."  The video is coming soon but until then, quench your curiosity by visiting their website to see the Messiahs for yourself.
"Greatest Country Song Ever Written"

"Greatest Country Song Ever Written"

"Greatest Country Song Ever Written..." applauded Don Imus on his July 25 morning show.  What song received such high compliments?  None other than Hayes Carll's "She Left Me for Jesus" which Imus fell for after recently hearing the track from Trouble In...
Hear Hayes Carll on Mountain Stage

Hear Hayes Carll on Mountain Stage

Hayes Carll's Mountain Stage performance is now available for your listening pleasure compliments of NPR.   The live set, originally recorded on June 29th, showcases Hayes performing the songs "Beaumont," "I Got A Gig," "She Left Me For Jesus," and "Bad...
Listen to Hayes Carll's Amazon Podcast

Listen to Hayes Carll's Amazon Podcast

Want more Hayes? Check out Amazon.com's Wire Podcast to hear him discuss all things Trouble In Mind.  Here's your link to be transported to Hayes Heaven!
Free In-Stores from Hayes Carll

Free In-Stores from Hayes Carll

Hayes Carll will perform a handful of free in-stores while on the road this summer. Tampa, Greenville, Louisville and Houston are the lucky cities for these free, short sets.    Mark your calendars, bring the family/buddy/special friend and catch a...
Hayes Carll: Texas Poet's Dream

Hayes Carll: Texas Poet's Dream

Hayes Carll is a dry-witted folk musician whose unassuming music comes to life with amusing anecdotes. The 28-year-old singer/songwriter dominates stages with his compelling confidence while mixing both poetic and humorous lyrics into his Texas-inspired...
2008 Americana Music Awards Nominee

2008 Americana Music Awards Nominee

On June 11, the nominees for 2008’s Americana Honors and Awards were announced. We are delighted to share with you Hayes Carll’s well-deserved recognition: ALBUM OF THE YEAR : Trouble In Mind SONG OF THE YEAR :"She Left Me For Jesus" The winners will...
Trouble In Mind to be Featured in Summer Music Preview

Trouble In Mind to be Featured in Summer Music Preview

Hayes Carll and Trouble In Mind will be featured in the June 22nd episode of CBS Sunday Morning as part of Bill Flanagan's Summer Music Preview.  Tune in to see hear Flanagan's raves or sit tight and we'll an post audio/video clip after it has aired.
Hayes Carll Simulcast on June 18

Hayes Carll Simulcast on June 18

Bored at work? Hayes Carll is performing live at 3:00 PM PST (6:00 PM EST) and it’s for all of us online junkies! Mike Nesmith’s (yes, THAT Mike Nesmith) VideoRanch.com and KPIG in Freedom, CA will simulcast Carll’s performance for your listening...
World Cafe Live on July 3rd

World Cafe Live on July 3rd

Hayes Carll will appear on World Cafe Live on July 3rd with an interview and live music set. The show is scheduled to broadcast in the second hour of the show. National Public Radio's World Cafe with host David Dye can be heard on nearly 200 stations...
Listen to Carll, Bingham Concerts on NPR

Listen to Carll, Bingham Concerts on NPR

Hayes Carll and Ryan Bingham performed individual live sets as part of this year's Non-Comm Radio Convention in conjunction with XPN's Free at Noon shows.  The concerts, which were simulcast on multiple stations around the country, consist of five songs...
FREE Hayes Carll In-Store: St. Louis

FREE Hayes Carll In-Store: St. Louis

Hayes Carll will play a FREE In-Store at Euclid Records in Saint Louis on June 6th at 5:00PM.  This freebie is only a few hours before he takes the stage at The Pageant to open for the Old 97's as part of Twangfest.  Come to one or come to both but make...
WBUR "Here & Now" Interview with Hayes

WBUR "Here & Now" Interview with Hayes

Hayes Carll has been winning fans and critical acclaim with his brand of nouveau-outlaw country music. WBUR's "Here & Now" speaks to Hayes about his latest CD Trouble In Mind. Click here to listen --
Hayes Carll Reaches #1 at Americana Radio!

Hayes Carll Reaches #1 at Americana Radio!

Hayes Carll and his new album, Trouble In Mind, were crowned with the #1 position for Americana National Airplay this week.   This is his second consecutive record to reach the highest rank for this format. His previous album, Little Rock, also reached...
Hayes Carll + 'Fresh Air'

Hayes Carll + 'Fresh Air'

Fresh Air music critic Ken Tucker reviews Trouble in Mind, the new album from country singer Hayes Carll. The 32-year-old Texan says his music is inspired by Beat poetry, Bob Dylan and singer-songwriter Townes Van Zant. CLICK HERE to LISTEN
Hayes Carll + KGSR + Stubb's = FREE Show!

Hayes Carll + KGSR + Stubb's = FREE Show!

Hayes Carll will play a FREE show at STUBB'S on MAY 24th as part of KGSR's Austin T-Party. For more information, visit KGSR's site.
Hayes Carll Gets Animated

Hayes Carll Gets Animated

Hayes Carll is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter from Texas with a distinct country bent and mighty humble beginnings. (Early in his career he had to resort to selling vacuums door to door to support himself.) He has a voice as tough and relentless as a...
Hayes Carll Listening Party -- VOTE for your Favorite Song!

Hayes Carll Listening Party -- VOTE for your Favorite Song!

CLICK HERE to visit Amazon and vote for your favorite Hayes Carll track from Trouble In Mind. If you haven't already heard of Hayes Carll, you soon will. In the three years since his self-released second album, Little Rock, became available, Carll has...
Hayes Carll: 4/16 Houston In-Store CANCELLED

Hayes Carll: 4/16 Houston In-Store CANCELLED

Hayes Carll has been forced to cancel his in-store at Cactus Records in Houston tomorrow (4/16) due to illness.  We're sorry for the short notice but once Hayes is back on his feet, we'll all do our best to reschedule.
Hayes Carll: Free In-Stores

Hayes Carll: Free In-Stores

Hayes Carll will be making the rounds and visiting a few record stores to perform free in-stores in support of his new release, Trouble In Mind.    Tuesday, April 8 - 5:00 PM Waterloo Records 600 North Lamar Blvd. Austin, TX 512-474-2500 Friday, April...
Check out Hayes Carll's SXSW video blog & Free Download!

Check out Hayes Carll's SXSW video blog & Free Download!

Catch up with Hayes at SXSW 2008!  Hayes was all over Austin during this year's SXSW, earning new fans at every stop.  Check out his video blog to see for yourself. Click Here To Watch Free iTunes Download! Hayes' hilarious new song "She Left Me...
FREE Hayes Carll Show!

FREE Hayes Carll Show!

To celebrate the release of Trouble In Mind, Hayes Carll will play a free show at Stubb's in Austin, TX on Tuesday, April 8 at 8:00 PM.  Come by and help Hayes celebrate the new release!