Hayden (aka The Hill Country Devil) talking sobriety, new songs and life.

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  • @derekgladden5200
    @derekgladden5200 Місяць тому +32

    Man it’s great to hear from this dude! I’ve been listening to him for so many years. I wish him well. The guy is more talented than 90% of the artists occupying the airwaves. The crazy thing is he’s helped me stay sober for more than eight years. Stay strong, brother.

    • @Kendowkendow
      @Kendowkendow Місяць тому +1

      Agree

    • @TYPHON2713
      @TYPHON2713 Місяць тому +3

      I just made 7. I love Hayden's music too.

    • @derekgladden5200
      @derekgladden5200 22 дні тому +1

      @@TYPHON2713congratulations! That’s huge man!

    • @TYPHON2713
      @TYPHON2713 22 дні тому +1

      @derekgladden5200 Thanks for the comment, but I relapsed and drank a bottle of vodka 3 nights ago😭. My sponsor said, "ok, you slipped. It's your choice to fall forward or backwards ."

    • @derekgladden5200
      @derekgladden5200 22 дні тому +1

      @@TYPHON2713 don’t beat yourself up. Follow your sponsors advice and and jump right back in to your sobriety. You got this brother! I believe in you if you don’t believe in yourself.

  • @ChristinaRene100
    @ChristinaRene100 29 днів тому +10

    As an addict who recently relapsed, i hugely appreciate his honesty. I thought i was a lost cause because ive been to rehab 7 times and I havent changed anything when I get out. His words spoke to me and I'm going back to rehab with my head held high

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  18 днів тому +2

      tmrw is always another day. cheers and best of luck

    • @IWjake
      @IWjake 5 днів тому

      Just gotta keep telling yourself “Not today. Maybe tomorrow, but definitely not today” before you know it you’ll be consumed with other things in life.

  • @cliffordbevans8140
    @cliffordbevans8140 Місяць тому +10

    Hayden, you are one of the best damn songwriters out there. You have given us all something special to add to the experience of our lives. Take care of yourself man, you deserve it.

  • @chuckwilson9099
    @chuckwilson9099 Місяць тому +18

    There he is!! This the dude right here. Good to see you and welcome back brother!

  • @SamLewis6
    @SamLewis6 20 днів тому +1

    This man has been my favorite musician since glory first came out on this channel.

  • @TouchDirt
    @TouchDirt Місяць тому +18

    It's comforting to hear HCD talk about drug addiction and sobriety. Lost my best friend of nearly 30 years on Christmas day last year. He'd been sober and clean for a few years but after a few bad weeks fell back into his comforting bad habits. Just wish he'd have called me to vent instead.
    Still doesn't feel real and I'm tired of burying friends and family.

    • @timgazsy666
      @timgazsy666 Місяць тому +1

      Me to man…

    • @Ryan-ff2db
      @Ryan-ff2db Місяць тому

      I hear you. I've been sober for almost 10 years but most of my old friends never stopped. More than a few are in the ground now.

    • @juniperbordeaux5988
      @juniperbordeaux5988 24 дні тому

      Been sober 8 years, lost my brother in November …. Lost a lot more than that over the years, but this one is the worst… we all grew up in it, didn’t know any better til it was too late

  • @davidamrama
    @davidamrama Місяць тому +9

    One of two men that helped me through the darkest days of my life. Love you man 👊👌

  • @chrisyoung6122
    @chrisyoung6122 Місяць тому +4

    I took a few months of guitar lessons from Hayden and I will say he legit is one of the nicest most talented guys I’ve ever talked to. I wish him absolutely nothing but the best. This man deserves it

  • @SilversteinRescue
    @SilversteinRescue 29 днів тому +1

    So stoked to get more music with a hopeful message post addiction from him. My fav modern songwriter. I have 4 years clean off dope today and I’ve been covering his songs a lot lately, the lyrics still resonate with my past self and part of me that will always be there, but I can’t wait to hear him use his incredible talent to reflect on all that after making it out the other side ❤️

  • @bigmtnskier420
    @bigmtnskier420 29 днів тому +2

    "It's a burden to know what heroin feels like." Ain't that the truth... been sober just over 5 years now and still wake up some days just wanting that feeling so that I don't have to feel the rest of the day. It's a lifelong battle to stay sober and it's good to see Hayden starting down a path to recovery. Thanks for the insight and the music HCD, life is worth it, keep on truckin on the road to recovery man.

  • @NollieBigflips
    @NollieBigflips Місяць тому +6

    favorite artist to ever grace this earth and imo one of the best songwriters of all time. hayden has been getting me thru what might be my lowest of lows. glad hes well, ill be there one of these days. also if any of you 6 string wizards read this and got a big heart on em, id love a tutorial for leahs song. them embellishments are just so damn pretty.

    • @dannulton930
      @dannulton930 Місяць тому +1

      You can get there. Hayden is living proof.

  • @markwithrow1141
    @markwithrow1141 Місяць тому +5

    Welcome back! Good to hear you again & see you in a better place in your life. I’ve been sober for 97 days & I can tell you it’s not easy but having your music around helps. One day at a time 😊

    • @nicholasresch9614
      @nicholasresch9614 Місяць тому

      Fuck yes. Good for you stranger.

    • @8wheeledassassins.
      @8wheeledassassins. 24 дні тому

      Every day sober is like a slave being freed. Keep setting yourself free. Every single day!

  • @adamthealligator
    @adamthealligator Місяць тому +3

    Fantastic singer and guitar player. For what little it may mean, I'm proud of you and sobriety. Thank you for sharing your talents and your experiences.

  • @wheninroamful
    @wheninroamful Місяць тому +2

    Soooo glad he sober now 💚... hope his career, or whatever serves him the most, blossoms like it is destined to now.

  • @johndillinger348
    @johndillinger348 Місяць тому +2

    I love this guy. I found his music in my worst days and now that I'm in a better place it makes me happy to see him yet again but on a brighter note.

  • @abbyrosevan
    @abbyrosevan 29 днів тому +1

    Hayden's songwriting has gotten me through some of my heaviest moments for years of my life--rooting for him and grateful to see him doing well/ feeling optimistic. Thanks for creating space for his compelling art and sharing it with us in such a heartfelt & genuine way.

  • @vincemacrae845
    @vincemacrae845 Місяць тому +1

    Thanks for putting this out. Hayden’s performances have been some of the most compelling on your channel. Here’s hoping for his continued sobriety, well-being and the recognition as a songwriter that he deserves. Peace.

  • @918kickinwing
    @918kickinwing Місяць тому +4

    Nice lol. He's been so awesome to hear and I've been needing a new song to obsess over. This is it.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  18 днів тому

      welcome back glad you got some new tunes

  • @lukeg6460
    @lukeg6460 Місяць тому +3

    Welcome back, brother! I'm glad to see you doing well! I needed this!

  • @sarahcox7101
    @sarahcox7101 Місяць тому +2

    Love this. Was lucky enough to see Hayden play at gems. You think his music touches you on record- go hear him live. It's amazing. So happy and excited to see where his journey takes him. He has so much talent and the nicest guy

    • @SilversteinRescue
      @SilversteinRescue 29 днів тому

      Man I’d love to see him live. Hope he makes it out to Phoenix one day or I find myself somewhere he’s performing

  • @79wmsweet
    @79wmsweet 28 днів тому

    So glad you’re sober and doing well. Your music has become a staple to me. I love your music and I thank you for sharing it with us.

  • @Antechinus-mo3so
    @Antechinus-mo3so Місяць тому +1

    November was the worst hell month I've had in years & this just made it all better

  • @scottkidwell3601
    @scottkidwell3601 Місяць тому +2

    Congratulations to Hayden on his sobriety.
    Great songs, wonderfully performed.
    Thanks, y'all 🙏🏻🤍

  • @jl5464
    @jl5464 Місяць тому +1

    I've been fortunate to catch a couple of Hayden's recent performances, and I couldn't be happier for this young man. I can't wait to see what's next

  • @ladymalingering
    @ladymalingering Місяць тому +2

    Have loved this channel for so many years. Proud of y'all.
    Hayden, its been years since spring 2021 when we last spoke. Hope you've been doing your best. Glad I was a guninea pig for the medication made possible for myself and folks like us to have an alternative to what was being offered. Much love to this community. Cheers.

  • @yournameislimitless
    @yournameislimitless Місяць тому +3

    This is amazing, thanks so much Gems!

  • @matthewscaggs545
    @matthewscaggs545 4 дні тому

    Was in a band with Hayden in our late teens. He played circles around the rest of us even back then. Cheers to your sobriety and continued success brother.

  • @macistesgr
    @macistesgr Місяць тому

    It's so great to hear from Hayden. His music helped me get sober and stay clean for the last six years.

  • @Steven-c3n3m
    @Steven-c3n3m 20 годин тому

    Creative, beautiful, talented, singer, songwriter, guitar player ! Best wishes to you ! Thank you for sharing your Music !

  • @rustykiley3577
    @rustykiley3577 Місяць тому +1

    Good to see ya back around! Yr off 24 yr dope run. Looking good, keep moving onward and upward

  • @KreeKree-lc4ut
    @KreeKree-lc4ut 29 днів тому

    What a coincidence I posted a video with Hayden’s song in it. Hayden you’re a real musician I love your playing and voice i can feel the emotion in the songs you sing❤

  • @dannychance1828
    @dannychance1828 21 день тому

    Man…that second song was a tear jerker. My dude has such a wonderful way of writing songs. Pure poetry.

  • @SilversteinRescue
    @SilversteinRescue 29 днів тому

    Man both of those new songs are incredibly moving. Leah’s Song made me cry holy shit Hayden

  • @dannulton930
    @dannulton930 Місяць тому +1

    Glad to see him well. First song was incredible. Not surprised even a little bit.

  • @TYPHON2713
    @TYPHON2713 Місяць тому +1

    Man! Even his "joke" song is incredible! Hayden good job man!

  • @botmahoni3114
    @botmahoni3114 Місяць тому +2

    What a legend

  • @rocketcoyote
    @rocketcoyote Місяць тому +1

    🖤🖤🖤
    glad Hayden is doing better, and the songs are great as always

  • @jimjones1636
    @jimjones1636 Місяць тому +2

    Love this guy

  • @elverticalvaquero
    @elverticalvaquero 29 днів тому

    ODAAT Hayden! I’m a fan! Keep up the good work!

  • @MattStrom
    @MattStrom Місяць тому

    Amazing stuff as always yall. Thanks Hayden for the great tunes. I really enjoyed this and the Gems show recently. You sound awesome. Hope to see yall soon.

  • @dustinlewis3295
    @dustinlewis3295 Місяць тому +1

    Wow ❤ so good to see Hayden so great!

  • @Pinnerdinner1312
    @Pinnerdinner1312 8 днів тому

    Stay up. Stay up. It can get better. Hayden’s songwriting got me through some ruff spots in life. Life is often shit but we can stay hopeful.

  • @remx15
    @remx15 Місяць тому

    So happy to see you well ❤

  • @bhowish
    @bhowish Місяць тому +1

    Freaking love Hayden’s songs.. seeing Lost Dog tonight in Cincinnati, wish he was opening!!

  • @hillpunk92
    @hillpunk92 Місяць тому +1

    epic. always impressed by the hill country devil.

  • @Willy-hungry
    @Willy-hungry 23 дні тому

    ❤ this guy.. so good to see him evolve. Never been punched so hard in the chest by song lyrics. 🎵

  • @Ryan-ff2db
    @Ryan-ff2db Місяць тому +1

    That second song was deeply emotional, and unfortunately, relatable.

  • @caseybuentello
    @caseybuentello 29 днів тому

    Leah's Song is legitimately one of the prettiest pieces of music I've heard in a long while.

  • @dext037
    @dext037 4 дні тому

    One last song about dope is so deep and personal. What a great song! One day at a time…

  • @austinreed341
    @austinreed341 Місяць тому

    so grateful for both of you amazing humans

  • @tyleryoast8299
    @tyleryoast8299 Місяць тому +2

    Dude looks 10 years younger. Good to see him not on death's door.

  • @vincentguerra8029
    @vincentguerra8029 Місяць тому +1

    Goddamn Hayden, I damn near spit my drink out when you mentioned the dumpster behind Little Ceasars hahaha

  • @sethware1665
    @sethware1665 Місяць тому

    Oh man, blast from the past, good to see you and Harland Williams in the same video

  • @bethlesetmoe109
    @bethlesetmoe109 24 дні тому +2

    Hey country devil, this is the last time I drink after I saw this video, I'm waiting for ya to lead brother your a fuckin leader, love you guy.

  • @Free_Bird420
    @Free_Bird420 Місяць тому +1

    I really enjoyed the stuff Hayden did as Copperhead Dale for the Gems in the Rough contests. Its good to see some of that lightheartedness come out in his regular music. It suits him.
    Still wish he hadn't taken down The Best Things In Life Are Free from the Copperhead Dale channel.

  • @SamLewis6
    @SamLewis6 20 днів тому

    One last song about dope might be my favorite song I’ve ever heard

  • @jaimebethriley
    @jaimebethriley 27 днів тому

    I would give anything for Hayden, Casper, Heckler, and Tod to come to Syracuse, NY. I'm too old to travel for shows anymore and it makes me sad.

  • @JacobLampman-j1y
    @JacobLampman-j1y Місяць тому +1

    Love this man’s songs. Are these getting released anywhere?

  • @Blepable
    @Blepable Місяць тому

    Tremendous music,.

    • @Blepable
      @Blepable Місяць тому

      Would you be able to separate out the songs and upload them to the channel just as they are? They're both fantastic.

  • @TheKiki1292
    @TheKiki1292 Місяць тому

    Love him!!

  • @DERAILED98
    @DERAILED98 Місяць тому

    Omg so glad i searched you tn

  • @brendandimitri
    @brendandimitri Місяць тому

    Hell yea brother.

  • @Bobby_Rib
    @Bobby_Rib Місяць тому +1

    Will there ever be vinyl?

  • @TimFaulkner-c6u
    @TimFaulkner-c6u 19 днів тому

    This video made me want to get sober for real this time

  • @everyonesalama4447
    @everyonesalama4447 24 дні тому

    very beautiful xx

  • @JackD1439
    @JackD1439 28 днів тому

    I fucking love you so fucking much. You are my favorite musician. If I ever have a child I will name him after you. No lie

  • @averynewtown2782
    @averynewtown2782 Місяць тому

    Hayden!!! Woooooo

  • @aftermath66699
    @aftermath66699 18 днів тому

    In the 12 step books
    They call it a "conscious seperation"
    That feeling of not belonging
    Like Aidan Calls it a hole in himself
    Its the same thing
    The dope or booze isn't the problem
    We are
    Trying feel a part of
    Or
    Trying to fill up that hole with anything
    Drugs and alcohol are the symptoms of the problem
    A Very sad malady
    Never really understood by none addicts
    P$
    Thanks so much ANTHONY and
    THE HILL COUNTRY DEVIL
    Were back baby
    RED

  • @jtdonny9370
    @jtdonny9370 Місяць тому

    Hell yea

  • @splitpotrose
    @splitpotrose Місяць тому

    Does anybody know what guitar that is - Who made it?

  • @johnbruno1936
    @johnbruno1936 Місяць тому

    My man ,keep the pedal down!!

  • @_____8488
    @_____8488 16 днів тому +1

    I need to get help

  • @xdeadxrabbitx
    @xdeadxrabbitx 18 днів тому

    🔷🔷

  • @tomlamiam
    @tomlamiam Місяць тому

    STELLAR!

  • @Fizzure3000
    @Fizzure3000 Місяць тому

    So, he's always taking about being in rehab (very open about it) but I still don't understand, is he in for alcohol or meth or what...?
    What exactly is he in rehab for, what is he doing when not making music?
    And I'm asking because he openly mentions it but still not exactly for what, so if you're gonna tell me to shut up just move on.

    • @whiteyfisk9769
      @whiteyfisk9769 Місяць тому

      Does it really matter what he was on???

    • @Fizzure3000
      @Fizzure3000 Місяць тому

      @@whiteyfisk9769 I'm just curious, calm down

    • @evainecaldwell8926
      @evainecaldwell8926 29 днів тому

      he says it in the interview if you listen. it's also all over his music.