Country star Walker Hayes on what brought his family back together after tragedy

Country singer Walker Hayes shared how he was able to improve his relationship with his family after overcoming tragedy.

During an interview with Fox News Digital, Hayes, who recently partnered with JCPenney for a new clothing collection, explained how channeling his emotions through his music improved his relationship with his wife and children and helped them overcome challenging times. Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume

"One thing that I'm grateful for is there was some point in my life where I began to write songs and that began this communicative side of me where I felt the need to say it all," he said.

The "Good With Me" hitmaker continued, "Let's throw it all on the table, and you can do what you want with it. But selfishly, it's not inside me anymore."