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The old country music singer Hunter Hayes making a time traveling trip and taking his fans along with him to the year 2018 by posting a series of pictures on Instagram along with a caption that was a mixture of humor, nostalgia, and gratitude for new musical partnerships and personal milestones. The post not only had a fun side to it but also served as a reminder of how the years have passed for Hayes together with his faithful audience.
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Firstly, Hayes posed the question and gave the answer to it himself, “So 2016 a? Of course, why not?” and then went on with a numbered list of thoughts which were in correspondence with each picture. He implied that he had been missing his “studio buddy” which was his late dog Cole, who was indeed a great companion in both his personal and professional life. Hayes affirmed that he was still making efforts to get his pilot license, which was a professional goal the singer had set for himself. He acknowledged his musician friend Charlie Worsham, saying that he has awesome lyrics and that they should jam together pretty soon.
The post also mocked the chilly weather in Nashville, one of the unforgotten moments was that of performing ‘Wanted’ in a memorable duet with Tori Kelly at her concert in Ryman Auditorium, and it was the assertion of excitedly waiting for Jon Bellion’s new album release. Hayes concluded by saying that his thoughts are getting more philosophical and he quoted “Remember when life was so simple this was funny not scary?”— this appeared to be a shared sentiment among those who were looking back at the time before COVID.
Hayes’s fans were quick to respond and their responses were very emotional. Some of them were so surprised by the timeline that one of them claimed, “Love this timeline man it’s crazy how it’s been 10 years already love that you learn from past and improve more in the future.” Another went simply with, “Wow, I really take things for granted,” indicating a sudden shift in viewpoint that the post encouraged.
There were memories of Hayes’s dog, Cole. This was the theme that attracted the main number of comments, full of feelings and some even tears. A crying one read, “I miss Cole and Ella 😭😭😭,” the person was mentioning both his deceased dog and another pet he owns. One more fan gave a charming and quite long story: “Cole was such a lovely soul. I can still see him being given a reindeer nickname the moment you uploaded a video of him frolicking around the snowy backyard, and I called him Rolex the Reindeer haha.”
The post also threw back the spotlight on the very things that were happening art-wise at that point in time. One commentator was incredulous and said, “Also I can’t believe cold plays hymn for a weekend was 2016?! What a sacred year 😭.” Another comment was nothing but, “WHAT?!?! That is crazy!! 😭,” which reflects that the memory was truly a time capsule not only for Hayes’s private life but for a larger life canvas of that period.
It was very much assisting Hayes’s journey and recognition that the looking back had a deep undercurrent of reminiscing at the same time. A supporter remarked, “2016 could have been unadventurous, but look where you’ve been and how much you’ve matured over the years. You’re succeeding in every regard.” Another person mentioned, “Thanks for sharing us your progression, Hunter. You’re an enchantress spirit, dude. Never stop rocking.” Such a vibe suggests that the artist’s openness regarding the past relationships with his fans makes the bond stronger.
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The post pictures of personal and professional memories like the grief of his dog coupled with the privilege of being able to collaborate with great singers formed the picture of an artist who was not only committed to his profession but to the whole community as well. The last photo of the carousel which Hayes was poking fun at seemed to perfectly portray the dilemma of the innocence and uncertainty that reminiscing brings. For Hunter Hayes and his fans, this post was not just looking back at the past; it was a moment of collective mindfulness on the journey, changes, and music that goes with us through the different stages of our lives. Fans can stay connected through his brand new official app for the community. The artist has also been hinting at new music, like the new album ‘Evergreen’ he hinted at after the CMA Awards. This follows the celebration of his new song ‘Every Piece’.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
