Christian Hayes & Corey Harper "Something To Lose" Out Now
BUZZING SINGER/SONGWRITER CHRISTIAN HAYES JOINS FORCES WITH
COREY HARPERFOR THRILLING NEW VERSION OF “SOMETHING TO LOSE”
Today, rising folk-pop singer/songwriter Christian Hayes teams up with Corey Harper for a new version of Hayes’ soulful and soaring single “Something To Lose.” Out now via Capitol Records, the harmony-fueled update of “Something To Lose” brings even more emotional power to Hayes’ electrifying anthem. Listen to “Something To Lose” by Christian Hayes with Corey Harper HERE.
Released last month, the original version of “Something To Lose” marked the start of a dynamic new era for Hayes, a Georgia-bred artist who’s gained acclaim from the likes of MusicRow (who hailed his “hypnotic folksy pop-country sound”) and BRIDGE Magazine (who proclaimed that “he’s a storyteller at heart, a man with a message wrapped in melody”). On the new rendition of the intimate yet epic track, Harper lends his own distinct perspective to the song’s narrative — a deeply uplifting portrayal of “finally finding something that means so much that losing it would really hurt,” according to Hayes.
Produced by Eric Arjes (a producer/songwriter/engineer who’s worked with Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, and more), “Something To Lose” unfolds with an unstoppable urgency thanks to its rapid-fire tempo and high-powered instrumentation – cascading guitars, fiery drums, fluttering banjo, lush mandolin, and more. Taking the first verse, Hayes lights up every line with the first-rate lyrical skills and tender vocal work previously shown on viral hits like “LILY.” As the second verse kicks in, “Something To Lose” shifts into a new intensity thanks to Harper’s raspy vocal tone — a quality he’s showcased on recent singles like “Masala” and brought to the stage in sharing bills with everyone from Noah Kahan to Niall Horan. From there, the two supremely talented vocalists join together at the sing-along-ready chorus, immediately magnifying its exhilarating impact.
One of Hayes’ handful of releases since signing to Capitol, “Something To Lose” arrived on the heels of his early-2025 ballad “Through It All” and his 2024 debut EP Last I Love You. The 26-year-old musician first discovered his passion for writing as a kid growing up in the foothills of Appalachia, where he was descended from a long line of storytellers including his Grandpa Jack (a poet who urged Hayes to start writing at the age of seven). After finishing high school, Hayes enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve and attended the University of Alabama, then moved to Nashville to make his musical dreams come to life.
Following his recent appearances at CMA Fest and Jackalope Jamboree 2025, Hayes is now gearing up to take the stage at Born & Raised 2025 in Pryor, OK (on September 11), Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City, OK (on November 5), and Revel in Albuquerque, NM (on November 8). Go HERE for more info on Hayes’ upcoming live dates.
About Christian Hayes:
Raised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, Christian Hayes grew up surrounded by Southern storytelling. His grandfather —a poet by profession — encouraged him to begin writing in a journal at seven years old, sparking a habit that would eventually take Hayes to Nashville. A veteran of the US Navy Reserve, Hayes began applying the discipline of his military training to his work as a songwriter, amassing more than 900 original songs by his mid-twenties. Five of those songs appear on Last I Love You, his debut for Capitol Records, available now. Produced by Lukas Bracewell and steeped in Hayes' unique version of American roots music, Last I Love You features the viral hit “LILY” (which racked up more than 3 million streams before the EP’s official release), the anthemic “Black Gold,” and a mix of effortless melodies, cinematic folk, and rowdy, barn-burning Americana. Earlier this year, Hayes made his debuts on both the Grand Ole Opry and Bluebird stages. More at www.christianhayesmusic.com.
About Corey Harper:
Corey Harper makes alternative folk/pop/singer-songwriter music for the head, the heart, and the hips. It’s a genre-fluid sound created by a 20-something songwriter from the Pacific Northwest who’s spent the past decade in a creative whirl. He highlights that versatility with his full-length debut, Future Tense, which chronicles the decline of a crumbling relationship throughout the 10 original songs. Recorded with co-producers Alex Salibian and Ethan Schneiderman, Future Tense showcases the full range of Harper’s abilities — the top-shelf guitar skills; the honeyed, husky vocals; the melody-driven songwriting that’s turned tracks like “On the Run” into viral hits — while expanding far beyond the scope of acclaimed EPs like 2020’s Overcast. The result is an album that unfolds like Harper’s own coming-of-age soundtrack, stocked with bold, boundary-challenging songs that weave personal details into universal themes.
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Christian Hayes & Corey Harper | Photo Credit: Klaudia Liboska-Harper
