He’s the American singer-songwriter who’s shaking up the music scene and released his long-awaited studio album, boom last month.

If you didn’t know about Walker Hayes, you need to get him on your radar. Here’s what went down when we grabbed five…

Describe your sound in three words… 

Honest. Rhythmic. Story-telling.

What was your most memorable gig? 

Omaha, NE. It was the last date on the Thomas Rhett Home Team Tour.

What’s the last song you listened to? 

The Distance by Cake.

Who’s the coolest person you’ve met?

Henry Winkler.

If you could collab with anyone who would it be and why? 

Taylor Swift.

What does 2018 have in store for you?

A new baby, my first headlining tour and the Country 2 Country festival in the UK!

What advice would you give anyone wanting to get into music? 

Get some thick skin.

My style is…

Different.

I really can’t live without…

Cereal.

At the weekend, I can be found…

Lately…on the road.

My special skills are…

I can juggle and I’m pretty good at making babies.

I’m always talking about…

My kids.

The hashtag I always use is…

#boom

A word or phrase I overuse is…

Boom.

If I was an emoji I’d be…

The flexing bicep.

Have a listen…

Follow him @walkerhayes