Walker Hayes: Faith, Family & ‘17 Problems’ (Episode 2)

In this one-hour conversation with host Lisa Konicki, Walker Hayes opens up about his deeply personal album, '17 Problems,' his grief over the loss of his father, his evolving faith, and discusses his songwriting practices and the challenges of raising six kids."My kids, they're so forgiving, and they're such fun companions in life," Hayes says. "They have a lot of mercy on me. They've seen alcoholic dad, they've seen atheist dad, they've seen workaholic dad. They've had a front-row seat to some real-life stuff."Hayes shares details about his marriage, family relationships, and collaborations, including an unexpected songwriting session with Hoda Kotb. "She's amazing," Hayes says of Kotb.  "And she really contributed. We had the first half of the verse, and we had the chorus when we went in [to the writer's room]."The interview reveals his authentic approach to music-making and his journey toward finding peace with life's imperfections while maintaining his faith.Let's go Off the Record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices