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Hardy Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut; Releases New EP

May 2, 2025/by Madison Hahnen

Hardy performs at the Grand Ole Opry. Photo: Tanner Gallagher

Hardy made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (April 29). Lainey Wilson provided a video introduction before the singer-songwriter took the stage. During the debut, Ella Langley joined Hardy on stage for a performance of him and Wilson’s hit “Wait In The Truck.”

Additionally, Hardy released his new EP Country! today (May 2) via Big Loud Records. The five-track project includes the previously released “Favorite Country Song” and “Buck On The Wall.”

Hardy co-wrote four out of the five tracks on the project, with additional writing credits from Ashley Gorley, Carson Wallace, Drew Parker, Jameson Rodgers, Zach Abend and more, with Joey Moi on production.

Hardy will also kick off his “Jim Bob World Tour” this month in Chula Vista, California. The tour will take him across the country and abroad with stops in Las Vegas, Kansas City, Atlanta, London, Glasgow, Dublin and more. Hardy also has several festival bills this summer, including Sand In My Boots Festival, Country Thunder Wisconsin, Boots & Hearts and more.

Country! Track List:
1. “Buck On The Wall” (Jameson Rodgers, Jeb Gipson, Matt Dragstrem, Michael Hardy)
2. “Car That Drove You Away” (Drew Parker, Geoff Warburton, Matt Roy, Zach Abend)
3. “Girl With A Gun” (Carson Wallace, Greylan James, Jordan Schmidt, Michael Hardy)
4. “Luckiest Man Alive” (Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps, Michael Hardy)
5. “Favorite Country Song” (Ashley Gorley, Beau Bailey, Michael Hardy, Zach Abend)

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Madison Hahnen is Project Manager at MusicRow Magazine, where she helps carry out operational objectives and large-scale projects for the company. She also manages the company's subscriptions. Hahnen graduated from Bryant University in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Team & Project Management and a minor in communication studies.
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