An Evening with Wade Hayes

The mark of a true artist is how they take the best from the influences that inspired them and forge their own unique path. On such enduring hits as “Old Enough to Know Better,” “Don’t Stop” and “I’m Still Dancing with You,” Wade Hayes paid homage to the traditional country music of his roots while establishing his own legacy in the genre. Now the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Famer takes his admiration for classic country music a step further with Old Country Still Rocks, an 11-song set that celebrates his heroes, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bob Wills, Merle Haggard and other icons.

“I’ve always wanted to make a record covering some of my favorite country songs,” Hayes says. “You couldn't find a better batch of songs to find out where I came from, what influenced me and why I do the style of music that I do. Honestly, I could…