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HARDY

HARDY is a half country, half-rock singer/songerwriter who grew up with the love of music through his dad.

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HARDY is a half country, half-rock singer/songerwriter who grew up with the love of music through his dad.

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Biography

Michael Wilson Hardy was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He studied songwriting at Tennessee State University and jumped right into the country music industry with that education. 

He’s written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen, Thomas Rhett and many others. 

HARDY's talents caught the eye of producer Joey Moi, who signed him to Big Loud Records in 2018. HARDY released two back-to-back EPs: his debut, This Ole Boy, arrived the year of his record deal and his second EP, Where to Find Me, came out the following year, as did a collaborative mixtape featuring 17 major artists. Hardy tapped Rhett, Keith Urban, Trace Adkins and many others for Hixtape, Vol. 1.

In 2020, he released his debut studio album A Rock. It featured the single “One Beer”, which hit the number one spot on US Country Airplay.

Brandon Lake press photo 2026
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Brandon Lake Opens Up About New HARDY Collab, ‘Bones and Boots’: “One of My Favorite Songs”

Brandon Lake discusses some of the country-leaning collaborations he has on his forthcoming album, including HARDY, Thomas Rhett, Russell Dickerson, Dan + Shay and more.

HARDY holding a Holler mic
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HARDY Reveals ‘happy’ Started Off as an Idea for a Children's Book: “That Went By The Wayside”

While chatting to Holler around the release of his 2023 opus, ‘the mockingbird & THE CROW’, HARDY discusses the somewhat surprising origins of his under-rated gem, ‘happy’.

HARDY and Morgan Wallen performing together in 2026
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HARDY Shares Why Morgan Wallen's Madison Square Garden Shows Were So Special: “I Just Tried to Soak Every Bit of That Moment Up”

HARDY reflects on performing at the iconic New York venue with his long-time friend, Morgan Wallen, ahead of the duo reuniting at The Big House in Ann Arbor, Michigan this week.

Tracker with Morgan Wallen
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“There's No Real Managing Morgan”: Morgan Wallen's Former Manager on Learning from Morgan, Florida Georgia Line and HARDY

Tracker, who used to manage Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line and HARDY, reflects on the experience of managing the trio of chart-toppers, and shares how he learned from the process.

Hardy sat in a bedroom in front of a long narrow window, with a buck head hung above the him. He wears a white trucker cap, black longsleeve top and tanned sunglasses.
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HARDY on Florida Georgia Line, Bro-Country and the Song He Admits Hasn't Aged Well

HARDY speaks to Holler about Florida Georgia Line's momentous reunion, and what it means for the future of Bro-Country.

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HARDY on His New Concept Album: “It's Extremely Different...But Still Me”

HARDY delves into the creative process behind his new album with Holler.