friday spin: Hayes Carll

There has been so much good music coming through Nashville the past few months, and every time I am out at a show I feel so grateful to be smack in the middle of a place—physically and personally—where I can experience it. Hayes Carll played Mercy Lounge on Wednesday night as part of the AMA Conference that is in town right now, and I had four cool girlfriends to go with! I love Hayes Carll, and maybe it was the vibe of the night, but I made a bold statement that he has moved into my “top 5” list. I may have jumped the gun on that one and declared that in the heat of the moment though, because I am usually careful to never really finalize that list. Too much commitment! However, I do feel confident in saying that he lives in the realm with a handful of other artists that have my heart. Maybe it is that twang, or how he draws it all out so much, but I dig everything about him!!

"It's a Shame"

"Stomp and Holler"

"A Girl Downtown"

"Hard Out Here"

"KMAG YOYO" 

"I Don't Wanna Grow Up"