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Published on 2026-06-01
Announcing Hayes Carll: Friday August 21 - Birthplace of Country Music Museum
Birthplace of Country Music proudly presents the intimate 1927 Concert Series experience with cocktails and catering on Friday, August 21, 2026, with Hayes Carll.
The lobby reception starts at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7 p.m.
HAYES CARLL - GOOD PEOPLE (THANK ME)
“Like John Prine, Carll has a clever, concise style of communicating serious concepts, frequently through dark humor, displaying world-weary truths underneath wry lyrics. Better still, he cloaks these anecdotes in melodies you’ll be singing after the first spin.”
– American Songwriter
Hayes Carll has spent over two decades building a reputation as one of Americana’s most beloved and consistent voices — not by chasing trends, but by being unflinchingly himself.
With a knack for cutting through noise and naming the hard truths with humor, humility, and heart, Carll’s songs feel both deeply personal and universally understood. He doesn’t aim to preach or persuade, but rather to reflect the world as he sees and feels it — flawed, funny, complicated, and worth showing up for.
“...It’s [Carll’s] testament to the power of slowing down and appreciating the moment: to having fun, to loving another, to parenting, to engaging with the world around him in an enduring and meaningful way.”
- Rolling Stone Country
Carll’s voice — both literal and lyrical — is warm, weathered, and unmistakably his. He’s got a knack for pairing clever turns of phrase with real emotional weight, and for tackling big questions without taking himself too seriously. Whether he’s singing about grace, distraction, judgment, or joy, there’s always a sense that he’s letting us in on something real. His songs resonate because they aren’t safe — they’re personal, imperfect, and deeply human.
Over the years, Carll has earned praise from critics, peers, and fans alike. His work has been recognized by the Americana Music Association, nominated for a Grammy, and championed by The New York Times and Pitchfork. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, and Brothers Osborne — but it’s his own delivery that leaves the lasting mark. Through his records and live shows, Carll has become one of Americana’s most beloved voices, not by chasing trends, but by staying true to himself.
At the heart of it, Hayes Carll is a storyteller with a songwriter’s soul — always chasing truth, sometimes stumbling into grace, and never losing sight of the power in simply being human. His songs are filled with snapshots of quiet clarity, hard-won insight, and wry observation. He sings like someone still doing the work — and that’s what keeps people coming back. Because in a world full of noise, Hayes Carll offers something rare: a voice that’s still listening.
EVENT INFORMATION
What: 1927 Concert Series with Hayes Carll
Where: Birthplace of Country Music
When: Friday, August 21, 2026
Lobby Reception: 6 p.m.
Show: 7 p.m.
