We're very excited to be heading down to New Haven, CT for our Celebration of Hank Williams album release show at Jazzy's Cabaret.

This is an album that was years in the making and we're truly thrilled with how things turned out. It's filled with songs and stories from Hank Williams live and legacy that have continued to influence us from the very beginning of our band all the way through present day. And it's a joy to get to share this music and do our small part in keeping Hank's lasting legacy alive. 

Bring your music loving friends along and order your tickets today HERE. We're looking forward to seeing you in New Haven!! 

Be sure to join us for our annual Celebration of Hank Williams show at the Lizard Lounge in Cambridge, MA. This show is happening at 4pm on New Year's Day, tickets are selling quickly, so be sure not to wait. Get your tickets HERE. 

We're looking forward to seeing you on January 1st!!

PRE-ORDER our NEW album "A Celebration of Hank Williams LIVE" on CD & Vinyl.

CDs will start shipping on 8/16 & Vinyl on 9/1. 

We also have a Bandcamp Exclusive T-Shirt available for a limited time, so be sure to take a look and place your order today HERE. 

Very excited to see "South Shore" back climbing the Alt-Country Radio Chart and in the #2 spot this week. Sitting pretty next to our friends Eilen Jewell (#1) and Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives (#3). Both of their new albums are so good. 

A major thank you to all the AMA, AAA, Non-Comm, Independent & Alt-Country Radio Stations & Programs in the US and Europe who've been spinning our new album and our new single "Write a Song". The support from stations, DJs, and Program Directors is so hugely appreciated and it does and independent country band like ours so much good to have their support in helping to reach new listeners. 

I've said it before and I'll say it again, 2023 is gonna be a good year for Independent Country Music. If your local station isn't spinning us yet be sure to send them a message or give them a call and request Ward Hayden & The Outliers. "Write a Song", "Crazy Love", & "(Breaking Up with) My Hometown" are the three singles currently out to radio. Make sure WHATO is finding its way to your airwaves. And thank you for all your support. 

We're hitting the road on May 5th to kick off the first round of shows on our "South Shore" Release Tour!!

We hope you join us with dates in NY, OH, KY, IN, PA,WV, MD, MA & ME. Tickets are on sale now, be sure to take a look out our tour schedule, invite some friends to join you and order your tickets today. Tickets and Tour Info available HERE. 

We can't wait for you to hear the new album and looking forward to seeing you at an upcoming show!! -Ward Hayden & The Outliers 

We're very excited to announce we'll be headed to Back Porch Festival in Northampton, MA on March 4th!!

This festival has an amazing line up this year and we'll be performing two very special sets at the Hotel Northampton, including one set celebrating the life, legacy, & music of Hank Williams. Our first set is at 2:30pm, followed shortly thereafter by our second set at 3:30pm. 

Be sure to get there early and this is a great venue for getting on the dance floor or kicking back in your seat and taking in the show. We can't wait to see you at Back Porch Fest!!