Michael Wilson Hardy, known professionally as HARDY, is an American country music singer, songwriter, and producer born September 13, 1990, in Philadelphia, Mississippi. He moved to Nashville in the early 2010s and initially gained recognition as a songwriter, penning hits for artists like Morgan Wallen and Florida Georgia Line. HARDY made his debut as a recording artist in 2019 with "Rednecker" and has since released multiple albums including "A Rock" (2020) and "Quit!!" (2024).