HARDY is a country music singer and songwriter who has made a name for himself in the industry. He has penned hit songs for some of the biggest stars in country music, such as Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, and Morgan Wallen. He is also a talented performer who has released two albums and a mixtape under Big Loud Records. His singles “Give Heaven Some Hell”, “One Beer”, and “Some Things Never Change” have reached the top of the country charts. His latest album, The Mockingbird & The Crow, was a number one country album in 2023.
HARDY’s real name is Michael Wilson Hardy. He was born on September 13, 1990, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. His parents are Mike and Sarah Hardy, who are both educators. He has a sister who lives in Nashville. He grew up listening to music with his dad, who inspired his love for country music. He has said that some of his earliest and fondest memories are of listening to music with his father.
He went to Neshoba Central High School in his hometown. He wrote his first song in high school to impress a girl. He discovered his passion for songwriting and decided to pursue it as a career. He studied songwriting at Middle Tennessee State University and graduated with a degree in Recording Industry Management. He moved to Nashville after graduating to chase his dream.
He met Florida Georgia Line at a party in 2012 through a mutual friend. He became their frequent collaborator and wrote songs for them and other artists. He also started working with record producer Joey Moi, who encouraged him to become a recording artist himself. He signed with Big Loud Records in 2018 after the success of “Up Down” by Morgan Wallen, which he co-wrote. He released his debut album A Rock and the mixtape Hixtape, Vol. 1 in 2020. He followed up with his second album The Mockingbird & The Crow in 2023.
HARDY is one of the most successful and versatile country music artists today. He has a unique style of blending country, rock, and hip-hop influences. He has a loyal fan base who love his authentic and relatable songs. He is also a respected songwriter who has earned praise from his peers and critics. He is a rising star in the country music scene and has a bright future ahead of him.