HARDY Launches mockingbird RECORDS, Signs TRIPPP

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Pictured (L-R): Treyson Stafford, JD Stafford, HARDY and Chaz Stafford. Photo: Tanner Gallagher

HARDY has launched mockingbird RECORDS, the country sister label to his previously announced rock imprint, CROW RECORDS, under Big Loud Records. Triplet brother trio TRIPPP serves as the label’s flagship signing.

Born and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the Nashville-based triplet brother trio consists of band members JD Stafford (lead vocals), Chaz Stafford (guitar) and Treyson Stafford (bass). The band initially moved to Music City to attend Belmont University. Inspired by the sounds of Memphis blues, Kentucky bluegrass and Southern rock combined, the band’s EP nothin’ and self-titled album are out now.

The band has played well over 300 shows and has opened for artists Riley Green, Gavin Adcock and more. TRIPPP was named as one of The Nashville Briefing’s “25 Country Artists to Watch” in 2024 following their 2023 Belmont University Songwriter’s Showcase win. After supporting Goodbye June on their “Trouble For All Tour” in September, TRIPPP will be back out on the road through October making stops in St. Louis, New York, Charlotte and more.

“We have been chasing this dream for almost a decade,” shares TRIPPP. “The chance to work alongside and be mentored by our hero and one of the greatest songwriters and artists to ever step foot on 16th Avenue is the opportunity of a lifetime and one we would never pass up. We are immensely grateful to everyone who has believed in us and supported us even when we were singing for beers in bars back home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. We would not be here without y’all. All glory to Jesus Christ. Let’s make a record.”

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