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EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 11 MIN

When Rock Meets Country Music with HARDY

from Here's What We Know · host Gary Scott Thomas

Send us Fan MailThis week on Here's What We Know, we’re sitting down with the incredibly talented Michael Hardy—better known as HARDY. He’s the genre-bending singer-songwriter making waves in both the country and rock scenes, and he’s got stories, heart, and grit to spare. Listen now!In This Episode:How HARDY balances rock grit with country soulWhat it’s like having #1 songs in two genres at onceThe story behind “Jim Bob” and other bold songwriting choicesBehind-the-scenes of Wait In The Truck and acting alongside Lainey WilsonFrom Charlie Daniels to Brad Paisley, discover the country artists who shaped and inspired him📌 Catch HARDY live at Shoreline Amphitheatre on June 7! See you there!This episode is sponsored by:TranontDignity MemorialBio:Michael Wilson Hardy—known simply as HARDY—is a genre-blending powerhouse in country and rock music. Originally from Mississippi, he started his career as a hit songwriter for artists like Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, and Morgan Wallen before stepping into the spotlight with his own gritty, high-energy sound. With songs like “TRUCK BED” and “One Beer,” HARDY brings bold storytelling, small-town heart, and a rock ‘n’ roll edge to everything he does. Whether he’s on stage or behind the mic, HARDY keeps it honest, loud, and unapologetically real.Website: https://hardyofficial.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hardy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardyYouTube: @HARDYmusicConnect with Gary:Gary's WebsiteFollow Gary on InstagramGary's TiktokGary's FacebookWatch the episodes on YouTubeAdvertise on the PodcastThank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

Send us Fan Mail This week on Here's What We Know, we’re sitting down with the incredibly talented Michael Hardy—better known as HARDY. He’s the genre-bending singer-songwriter making waves in both the country and rock scenes, and he’s got stories, heart, and grit to spare. Listen now! In This Episode: How HARDY balances rock grit with country soulWhat it’s like having #1 songs in two genres at onceThe story behind “Jim Bob” and other bold songwriting choicesBehind-the-scenes of Wait In The T...

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