HOUSTON — Hayden Baker is an example of how early experiences in life can inspire what you'll do in life. At 3-years-old, Hayden got a small-scale Mark II acoustic guitar signed by award-winning country duo Brooks and Dunn. Fast forward 20 plus years later, following Hayden's second project, "Against the Grain," he got a phone call from the man who signed that guitar. After a few trips to music city, Hayden became the first artist/writer signed to Ronnie Dunn's publishing company, Perfect Pitch.
Hayden has released two independent projects that have amassed hundreds of thousands of streams, and he has charted two singles in the Top 40 on the Texas Regional Radio Report. Hayden is known for his ripping Telecaster guitar solos and knack for weaving the modern-day vernacular into the lyrics of his songs while keeping them undeniably country. He has shared the stage with multiple country music stalwarts such as Tracy Lawrence, Easton Corbin, Larry Gatlin, Joe Nichols, and the great Willie Nelson, as well as a smattering of Texas Music Legends like Aaron Watson, Randall King, Parker McCollum, and Wade Bowen.
His guitar playing has garnered praise from heavyweight pickers like Jimmy Olander (Diamond Rio), Brent Mason, and Brad Paisley, who has described Hayden as a "phenomenal player" and his songwriting skills have been commended from many industry giants Ronnie Dunn, Clay Walker, Chris DuBois, Wade Bowen, and Brad Paisley.
Hayden has a new album coming out on April 12 titled, "Barely Gettin' By." To celebrate the release of the album, Hayden is playing an Album Release Show in his hometown of Katy at Mo's Place on April 12.