Hayes Carll

Hayes Carll
Background information
Birth nameJoshua Hayes Carll
Born (1976-01-09) January 9, 1976
OriginHouston, Texas
GenresTexas Country, Americana
OccupationSinger-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2002–present
LabelsLost Highway Records, Compadre Records, Highway 87 Records
Spouse
(m. 2019)
Websitehayescarll.com

Joshua Hayes Carll (born January 9, 1976), known professionally as Hayes Carll, is an American singer-songwriter. A native of Houston, Texas, his style of country, folk, and roots-oriented songwriting is noted for his plain-spoken poetry and sense of humor.

His songs have been covered by a wide range of artists, including Kenny Chesney, Hard Working Americans, Curtis Stigers, Lee Ann Womack, Jack Ingram, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis, and Brothers Osborne. He has appeared twice at Austin City Limits and performed on Jools Holland and The Tonight Show.