Walker Hayes Wasn't Always So Fancy Like - Interview

Walker Hayes talks about how his song "Fancy Like" has changed him and how he shields his kids from some of the criticism on social media. Plus, does Walker Hayes pretty much eat free at Applebee's? #Walkerhayes #interview #Fancylike #Fancylikelyrics #Walkerhayes songs During this interview with Taste of Country Nights, Walker Hayes talks about the moment he knew "Fancy Like" was a hit and what his expectations were before releasing the song. Walker Hayes says he doesn’t have to shield his family from criticism of “Fancy Like” because his wife and six kids stay away from social media, for the most part. Also, for the most part, the response is really positive. The many celebrity dance remakes and smile emojis outnumber those shouting “that’s not country” or those upset that “Fancy Like” pops up during every commercial break on television. It’s the Applebee’s song, with the restaurant chain going all in to the point of putting Hayes and his wife Laney's face on menus nationally. “We were watching Field of Dreams one night and the commercial came on and we legit lost our minds,” Hayes, who compares trying to soak up this moment to trying to drink from a fire hose, says. “That was like the biggest thing we experienced as a family.” During this interview with Taste of Country Nights, the 41-year-old opens up about engaging with critics and the lesson he tries to teach his kids about his first No. 1 hit. He also explains how the success of “Fancy Like” has affected his own mental health, something he’s spoken about for years with remarkable candor. If you're new, Subscribe! → http://bit.ly/subscribe-taste-of-country Download the app → http://tasteofcountry.com/app/ Go here → http://tasteofcountry.com/ Like us → https://www.facebook.com/thetasteofcountry Follow us → https://twitter.com/tasteofcountry Get our newsletter → http://tasteofcountry.com/newsletter/ #CountryMusic #Nashville

Added 20 Sept 2026