Walker Hayes Issues a Statement on the Death of Newborn Child

Walker Hayes Issues a Statement on the Death of Newborn Child

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey  |  June 7, 2018

We’ve got some sad news to report.

Walker Hayes and wife Laney issued a statement via Instagram on June 6 regarding the death of their newborn child, Oakleigh Klover Hayes.

“It is with great sadness that Laney and I share with you the news that our sweet Oakleigh Klover Hayes was born this morning at the hospital and now is safely in heaven. Thank you for honoring our privacy as we grieve.”

A post shared by Walker Hayes (@walkerhayes) on

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Walker, Laney and their family of six children.

photo by Tammie Arroyo, AFF-USA.com

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