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WATCH: Lyric video exclusively premiered today by TheAmericanBeat.com
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ICYMI: Waylon recently guests on WILX TV’s Studio 10 Stage [watch here]
& RadioNemo’s Road Gang Radio [listen here]
“…get out the tissues because this one is a tear-jerker!”
– Steven Rachel, The American Beat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 04, 2025) — 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 [pre-save/stream] 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 of the song before it’s officially out.
“This is literally one of the best written songs I have ever heard in my life!” Hanel said. “I can’t believe the song’s writer Dave Gibson had been keeping all that emotion inside him for so long. It’s raw and genuine talent to take one of life’s tragedies and turn it into something so beautiful!”
Hanel recorded “Red Bricks” in one take at Dark Horse Recoding Studio in Franklin, co-producing the track himself with Dark Horse’s Dave Hagen (Reba McEntire, Carrie Underwood, Keb’ Mo’). “Red Bricks” was written by Dave Gibson (Alabama, Tanya Tucker), Peter Sallis (Keb’ Mo’, Shenandoah, Ronnie Dunn), and Brian White (Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan).
About Waylon Hanel:
Waylon Hanel is a 23 year old self-taught old school country singer-songwriter and recording artist characterized by his textured vocals, vivid storytelling abilities, and honest straight-forward delivery. Named after one of his biggest musical influences, country legend Waylon Jennings, Hanel has honed his own signature style by incorporating a mixture of outlaw country, blues and southern rock into his own songwriting style that is uniquely his own. The result is a vintage yet fresh sound that appeals to core country music fans, along with those new to the genre. Hanel’s recordings are a testament to his artistic individuality and powerful delivery that is well beyond his years.
The Millington, Michigan native has quickly built a dedicated fan base with his down-to-earth style and an endearing ability to captivate audiences with his bold live performances. Hanel’s undeniable stage prowess has earned him a slew of opportunities to open for country giants like Trace Adkins, Travis Tritt, Ashley McBryde, Chris Cagle, Walker Hayes, Josh Turner, Jo Dee Messina, Ward Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lonestar, Matt Stell, Elvie Shane, Jerrod Niemann, Uncle Kracker, Creed Fisher, Ray Scott, Colt Ford, and Chayce Beckham.
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