Christian Hayes Reveals Transformative Coming-Of-Age EP "26"
- Charles Luberisse
- 1 day ago
- 2 min read
Written By: Big C
Years passing may feel like a storm, and then the moment comes when you finally step into the sunlight. On his striking new EP 26, Georgia-born singer-songwriter Christian Hayes captures the quiet ache of letting go and the exhilarating clarity of discovering who you’re becoming. Across six vivid tracks, Hayes focuses on fusing folk warmth, rock grit, and pop-forward melodies into a cathartic portrait of growing up, moving on, and choosing yourself for the first time. Rooted in real moments of heartbreak, self-confrontation, and renewal, the EP finds Hayes standing at the edge of the past he’s outgrown. Reflecting on the project’s emotional core, he shares:
'26' is me closing the door on a version of myself I outgrew. This year forced me to face myself in a way I’d been avoiding — especially in how I hear my own voice. These songs sound different because I’m different. This EP is a goodbye to the person everyone else wanted me to be, to the old sound I hid behind, and to the cycles I kept letting run me. 26 is the final page of that story. What’s coming next is the man I’m choosing to be — and the sound that finally fits.
His voice, newly confident yet still tender, guides listeners through breezy releases like Caroline, Oh Caroline, the electric road anthem 65 On The Interstate, and the title track’s hopeful mantra: “I’m only 26 and I still got a lot of life to live.” Produced alongside Jeremy Schmett and Brett Truitt, and supported by collaborators including Cole Miracle, Billy Dawson, James Maddocks, and Chance Emerson, 26 extends the momentum. His rising profile continues to draw critical praise, with Ones To Watch highlighting his “vulnerability and transparency,” and TMRW Magazine celebrating his “universally resonant” storytelling. Connect with Christian Hayes bringing these songs to life onstage by following on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube. Experience the emotional journey of "26" now.
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