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"It's funny what kids remember," he says, awestruck, talking to Taste of Country.

The two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year also talked a little smack to his former co-hosts.

Don't expect more of the same.

Walker Hayes explains how Applebee's initially passed on "Fancy Like" for their ad campaign.

“We were watching 'Field of Dreams' one night and the commercial came on and we legit lost our minds,” Hayes tells Taste of Country.

The talent behind each tribute video was inspiring but the song's resilience after 25 years is what the moment represents.

He's set a very active schedule for the new year.

A song called "One Day" is a jagged blade that pierces the chest and twists with the final line of each chorus.

"He’s just a humble guy. I told my mom he went into dad mode."

“They said, ‘We don’t think Willie can get played on the radio.'"