Walker Hayes shares his battle with addiction and the pain of losing a child in new album, "Sober Thoughts"

Country singer Walker Hayes is opening up about his past battles with alcoholism that almost cost him his music career with his latest album, "Sober Thoughts."

Three years ago, Hayes burst onto the music scene with "Fancy Like," a song that became a sensation and established his presence in the country music world. Today, he returns with a collection of songs that delve deeper into his life experiences, including his struggles with addiction and the heartbreak of losing a child.

In the early days of his career, he and his high school sweetheart, Laney, moved to Nashville to chase his dream of becoming a songwriter. However, the path was plagued with challenges.