The rising star wrote not one, but two chart-topping hits this year, and just released his own EP, This Ole Boy, on Big Loud Records. "At the end of the day, we're excited about Morgan Wallen, we're real excited about Hardy," Tyler Hubbard told PopCulture.com. 1 this year, which was amazing, with this guy, Morgan Wallen," Hardy told … All rights reserved. HARDY spent years paying his dues, and struggling just like every other rising star, which makes his sudden success that much sweeter. Arkansas' Radio Station! And then around the time it started getting in the Top 20, FGL put 'Simple' out, and that went No. Hardy has started a name for himself, be it his material that has his name on it on the radio radar with “REDNECKER” to songs he’s written for other people which include the current #1 on the radio with Blake Shelton’s “God’s Country” to his fellow tour mate’s track “Up Down”, which in regards he  quipped, “I have this strange feeling you’ll hear this song later tonight”. "He's probably one of our new favorites right now.". 1 this year, which was amazing, with this guy, Morgan Wallen," Hardy told PopCulture.com. Share. Morgan Wallen performs at All for the Hall: Under … Talk Of The Rock Community Affairs Podcast, https://waltonartscenter.org/AMP/upcoming-concerts/florida-georgia-line/. In 2018, Hardy made his debut as a solo artist, releasing a hard-charging EP of Country swagger and rock attitude, This Ole Boy. The rising star wrote not one, but two chart-topping hits this year, and just released his own EP, This Ole Boy, on Big Loud Records. He has written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Chris Lane, Blake Shelton, Dallas Smith, and Morgan Wallen, and has released his … He was offered a scholarship to play baseball in college, but after an injury, chose to pursue music instead. HARDY has plenty of reasons to celebrate this year. 1 after 20-something weeks. That three-hundred-person crowd quickly surpassed to a solid 19k Friday night with his plaid aesthetic splashed out amongst his background screen and his band coming out full force to introduce him to the audience and pump up the crowd. 1 summer smash “Up Down,” featuring Florida Georgia Line and his highly anticipated follow-up single “Whiskey Glasses” burning up the charts, Wallen has burst onto the scene as a dynamite solo artist and in-demand songwriter. "I had my first No. Find a list of all of HARDY's upcoming shows, and purchase This Ole Boy, on his website. The tour is a true blend of old and new country and the crowd was hooked on it. 1 hit “Simple” (Florida Georgia Line), his knack for unforgettable grooves and unique turns of phrase have made him an in-demand collaborator. But both openers, Hardy and Morgan Wallen, had their fans in the audience and that’s a testament to the new country radio play situation where these new artists are getting their fair chance at radio. by Hunter Kelly. Shattering records of their own accord, “Meant to Be” also led theBillboardHot Country Songs chart for 50 straight weeks – the longest reign overall. 1 overall as artists). "We're not going to have any fun, I don't think," deadpanned HARDY. Wallen was booted from Saturday Night Live for breaking Covid-19 guidelines after the country star kissed fans at a college party. The crowd was singing the words to both artists hits right now and from the smiles on both the guys’ faces, it’s clear they are keeping humble when they could easily not be, and it was a true pleasure to see! How Hardy Became Nashville’s Most Clever New Redneck Songwriter. Both Hardy and Morgan Wallen have long careers in front of them and was the perfect duo of artists to open the show. I don't really know how to explain it – a lot of good stuff. 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