New Album: ‘Alive & Well’ from Hayden Baker Out Friday, Oct. 10

HAYDEN BAKER
— COUNTRY ARTIST —
SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
ALIVE & WELL
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10

Above: ‘Alive & Well’ Album Artwork

NASHVILLE, TN (October 1, 2025) — Hayden Baker, the Texas-based country artist who fuses traditional honky-tonk with a contemporary flair, is preparing to drop his 10-track album Alive & Well on Friday, October 10. Alive & Well marks a new chapter, highlighting Baker’s growth as a songwriter and vocalist with songs that are heartfelt, raw, and full of conviction.

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Baker’s guitar skills quickly earned him respect across the Texas music scene. He was the first artist and writer signed to Ronnie Dunn’s publishing company, Perfect Pitch, with Dunn praising him for “singing his a** off.” Wade Bowen adds that Baker “is ready and deserves to be heard,” while Aaron Watson declares, “No one is writing like this guy, no one is singing like this guy, and no one is playing like this guy.” 

On Alive & Well, Baker proves that true country music isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving. “I’ve done a lot of growing up in the past year and that is definitely reflected in these songs,” Baker says. “The main difference between this record and my last one is there is less guitar showmanship. My priority with this new album is to show folks that I can deliver as a writer and a vocalist too.” 

The album title, drawn from the closing track, reflects both the genre and his personal journey: “I feel like I am really coming into my own as an artist and as a young man. Given the resurgence of traditional-sounding country music lately, it was just too perfect.”

ALIVE & WELL TRACKLISTING:
“Home Into a House”
“What Part of No”
“We Should Do This More Often”
“I Can’t Fix Everything”
“Letting You Go”
“Washing Whiskey Glasses”
“I Wasn’t Gonna Drink Tonight”
“I Had a Headache Once”
“Don’t Make Me Say It Again”
“Country Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere”

The soulful ballad “Letting You Go” reveals the full depth of his vocals, while “We Should Do This More Often” underscores his gift for storytelling. With tracks like “Country Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,” Baker affirms his status as one of the premier guitar-driven artists of his generation.

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Baker has opened shows for legends including Willie Nelson, Joe Nichols, Larry Gatlin, and Tracy Lawrence, and has headlined at renowned venues such as Gruene Hall and The Hideout at Rodeo Houston. In 2025, he was honored with the ‘Musician of the Year’ award at the Texas Country Music Industry Awards — the same year his music surpassed two million streams. 

Raised in Katy, TX, Baker’s early exposure to country music and rural life shaped his artistry and performance style. Lessons in discipline and perseverance from the football field and baseball diamond carried over to the stage. “It taught me discipline, patience and the ability to perform under pressure,” Baker says. “I’ve been at this independently for almost a decade now, and I know for a fact I wouldn’t have made it this far without all the lessons I learned growing up.” 

With a Telecaster in hand, Baker mastered Brad Paisley solos before expanding into the styles of Brent Mason, John Mayer, and beyond. Even Paisley praised him as “an old-school Tele ripper” and collaborated on Baker’s instrumental “Don’t Meet Your Heroes.” “Brad has gone from being someone I idolized to a genuine friend over the past six years, and I am so thankful for that,” Baker shares. 

“A catalog full of great songs, a great band and great guitar tone is all I need. All the other stuff will take care of itself,” he says. With Alive & Well, Baker solidifies his reputation as both a fiery performer and a songwriter with substance, establishing himself as a rising force in Texas country music and beyond. 

Above: Hayden Baker; Credit: Jason Evard

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