Hayes Carll

Texas troubadour Hayes Carll comes out of the left-field country-folk tradition of singer/songwriters like John Prine and Townes Van Zandt; he has earned acclaim for his own offbeat brand of Americana since releasing his 2002 debut. In the artist’s words: Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. “Kmag Yoyo” “Kmag Yoyo” stands out for its fire and energy. It was my first time writing to music, which unlocked something new—fast-paced lyrics, a wild story, and a tight band make it a unique one in my catalog.” Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. Sitting with my Kenny Rogers Greatest Hits cassette (the only tape I owned at the time) and listening to the story-songs over and over again. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music? Todd Snider, East Nashville Skyline Nick Lowe, The Convincer Lucinda Williams, Car Wheels On a Gravel Road