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Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel embraces a familiar country music tradition with his new single, “George, Why’d You Make Me Cry,” a tribute to country legend George Jones arriving everywhere digitally on October 23. The track serves as the second single from Hanel’s forthcoming EP, Price Of Smokes, due November 27 via CDX Records. Hanel will celebrate the EP’s release during his annual hometown release party on Wednesday, November 25, at 7 p.m. at Uptown North Main (975 N. Main St.) in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Presented by Frankenmuth Credit Union, the event will feature an evening celebrating Hanel’s new music.

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When Waylon Came To Nashville, the album by country recording artist Waylon Hanel, is submitted for consideration in the Best Traditional Country Album category. Released through CDX Records, When Waylon Came To Nashville presents Hanel’s album-length recording within the tradition of country music.

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Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel, the 24-year-old self-taught musician from Millington, Michigan, added another major honor to his growing career Sunday night, taking home the Artist of the Year – Traditional/Classic Country award at the 2026 Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

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Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel channels barroom honky-tonk country with the release of his new single, “Blame It On The Rain,” arriving everywhere digitally on September 18, the first offering from his forthcoming EP, Price of Smokes, due on November 27 by CDX Records.

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