Waylon Hanel

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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Rising independent country artist Waylon Hanel salutes the enduring outlaw spirit of Waylon Jennings with the release of his new music video today for “When Waylon Came To Nashville,” on what would have been Jennings 89th birthday. Center Stage Magazine premiered the new video today, honoring Waymore’s enduring influence on country artists from the modern era.

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Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel has officially partnered with boutique agency Unplugged Marketing to lead his digital and social media strategy as he prepares to roll out new music in summer 2026.

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Country singer-songwriter, independent recording artist and Michigan native Waylon Hanel released his 3rd studio album entitled When Waylon Came To Nashville everywhere digitally on November 28 by CDX Records. Hanel also unveiled and pre-released the new album on vinyl during a sold out show for his hometown fans on November 26, at Uptown North in Frankenmuth. 

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Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel announces his 3rd studio album entitled When Waylon Came To Town, available everywhere digitally on Friday, November 28 by CDX Records. A limited supply of vinyl will also be available while supplies last during his annual hometown album release party, scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, 7pm at Uptown North (975 N. Main St. Frankenmuth, Mich.). The album marks Hanel’s first wax pressing of his music, with the Nov. 26 release party event expecting to sell out. Tickets are available now at. 

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Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel tugs at your heartstrings with “Red Bricks,” his new endearing country ballad themed on letting go. The song is available everywhere digitally on Friday, September 05 by CDX Records. Today, TheAmericanBeat.com has exclusively premiered the song’s lyric video, giving the 23 year old Michigan based country traditionalist’s growing fanbase a sneak peak before it’s officially out.

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Neo-traditional country singer-songwriter and recording artist Waylon Hanel has joined the artist roster at JWA Media for public relations and publicity representation. Hanel, a native of Millington, Michigan, has been on the rise over the last 3 years, drawing large audiences and building a solid reputation for being a breakout country recording artist to keep an eye out for.

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