Philadelphia’s Hardy nominated for 3 Country Music Awards

Michael Hardy’s No. 1 hit single “One Beer” has turned into three Country Music Award nominations for the Philadelphia-born country music singer and songwriter.

Hardy, as he is known professionally, was nominated for Songwriter of the Year, New Male Artist of the Year and Music Event of the Year in association with his song “One Beer,” featuring Lauren Alaina and Kevin Dawson.

Winners will be announced at the 56th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards show, hosted by Keith Urban and Mickey Guyton, at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 18 on CBS.

Hardy, 30, broke new ground in 2020 with his acclaimed debut album, “A Rock,” which is described by Billboard as “an album that owes as much to AC/DC as George Jones” and “one of the most self-assured full-length debut albums in years.”

In January, Hardy launched his third single, “Give Heaven Some Hell.” 

The song was penned by Hardy with Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps. It was produced by Joey Moi and co-produced by Derek Wells. The song is described as a lump-in-your-throat tribute to a fallen friend and was chosen by Billboard for a “Makin’ Tracks” feature and is gaining airplay on radio stations throughout the nation.

“I am very proud of the songwriters and radio team for making this happen, and I really hope that taking this song to radio will help reach a wider audience than it already has,” Hardy said. 

He currently lives in Nashville and is the son of Mike and Sarah Hardy, formerly of Philadelphia and now of Nashville. 

Hardy’s grandparents are Joyce and Bobby Hardy of Philadelphia. 

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