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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.

Artist - Morgan Wallen & HARDY 5
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“People Came To Their Senses”: HARDY on How the Country World Changed Its Stance on Morgan Wallen

HARDY reflects on the widespread backlash his good friend Morgan Wallen received after his 2021 racial slur incident, and how the Nashville community later changed its approach to Wallen.

Artist - Tim McGraw Live
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Tim McGraw Shares Rare Performance of His Morgan Wallen, HARDY and Eric Church Collaboration, ‘McArthur’

McGraw serenaded the packed-out crowd with a stripped-back rendition of ‘McArthur’, which originally features Wallan, HARDY and Church.

HARDY performing live in 2026
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“The Best Ideas I’ve Ever Had”: HARDY Teases Next Album in 2026 Tour Recap Video

HARDY is hinting that his next project is on the way in his dramatic 2026 tour recap video.

Morgan Wallen & Lainey Wilson hanging out together backstage
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“I Love Those Boys”: Lainey Wilson on Her Friendship with Morgan Wallen and HARDY

Wilson, Wallen and HARDY have been on the road together since 2019, with Wilson sharing what touring with them was like.

Morgan Wallen smiling
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Morgan Wallen Reveals the Deeper Meaning ‘More Than My Hometown’ Holds For Him: “Some HARDY Magic on That Song”

Morgan Wallen reflects on what ‘More Than My Hometown’, which he co-wrote with HARDY, ERNEST and Charlie Handsome, means to him.

Artist - HARDY Live 3
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"That's A Deconstructed HARDY Sauce Right There": HARDY Gives Recipe For His Songwriting On Hits Like Ella Langley's 'Be Her.'

In an interview with Much Music, singer-songwriter HARDY gave a breakdown of the personalization behind his songwriting, and where listeners can find his distinct flair on hits such as Ella Langley's 'Be Her.'