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A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour made 20-plus online stops, with views at 2 million and counting. The 21-year old made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and headlined the Monster Energy Outbreak tour.
Laine’s debut album, Here’s To Anyone, was released on September 17, 2021. Produced by Michael Knox, the long -awaited project features 11 songs including feel-good summertime track “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and the anthemic “Authentic,” written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and David Lee Murphy.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
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A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour made 20-plus online stops, with views at 2 million and counting. The 21-year old made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and headlined the Monster Energy Outbreak tour.
Laine’s debut album, Here’s To Anyone, was released on September 17, 2021. Produced by Michael Knox, the long -awaited project features 11 songs including feel-good summertime track “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and the anthemic “Authentic,” written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and David Lee Murphy.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
ANNOUNCING 2022 ROSE PARADE®
MID-PARADE PERFORMANCE PRESENTED BY LOUISIANA OFFICE OF TOURISM
Mid-Parade Performance to feature Louisiana’s own Laine Hardy and
the Hot 8 Brass Band
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Hi-res photos and float rendering HERE
PASADENA, Ca. (Dec. 16, 2021) – Today, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® announces the Mid-Parade Performance presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism. The 2022 Mid-Parade Performance fulfills Louisiana’s promise to feed your soul with an unforgettable rendition of Born on the Bayou, featuring Laine Hardy, season 17 winner of American Idol, and the Hot 8 Brass Band – the New Orleans-based group that blends hip-hop, jazz and funk styles with traditional New Orleans brass sounds.
Mention Louisiana and images of Mardi Gras, jazz clubs and late-night revelry are most likely the first things that come to mind. But there is far more to Louisiana than the Crescent City—and likewise, New Orleans is much more than the French Quarter and Fat Tuesday.
With this year’s float and mid-parade performance, Louisiana invites the world to come to Louisiana and experience all it has to offer. But Louisiana isn’t for spectators. It’s for participants— for those who want to not only live the moment, but also to become the moment.
Celebrating the diverse beauty and unique cultures of Louisiana, this gorgeous float features the iconic wrought-iron balconies, lamp posts and moss-draped cypress swamps that make Louisiana beautiful, as well as the music and zest for life of the people of this great state.
For millions of viewers around the world, the Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition. Join us on Saturday, January 1, 2022, to experience the floats, bands and equestrians as they parade down Colorado Blvd.
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About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® and The Rose Parade® presented by Honda
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America’s New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The Association’s 935 volunteer members supply more than 80,000 hours of human power, which will drive the success of the 133rd Rose Parade, themed “Dream. Believe. Achieve.,” on Saturday, January 1, 2022, followed by the 108th Rose Bowl Game. For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Candy Carlson 310-749-2820
ccarlson@tournamentofroses.com
FOR LAINE HARDY:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
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LAINE HARDY’S DEBUT ALBUM,
HERE’S TO ANYONE, OUT NOW
Nashville, TN — September 17, 2021 — Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings artist Laine Hardy is over the moon to release his debut album, Here’s To Anyone, today (September 17). The long-awaited 11-song collection from the American Idol winner and Louisiana native is produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean). Laine Hardy’s Here’s To Anyone features songs from some of Nashville’s biggest songwriting stars and is available now at https://smarturl.it/HeresToAnyone.
Here’s To Anyone Tracklist:
- “Authentic” (Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, David Lee Murphy)
- “For a Girl” (Wendell Mobley, Neil Thrasher, Tony Martin, Johnny Dailey)
- “Here’s to Anyone” (Jacob Rice, John King, Derrick Southerland)
- “Memorize You” (Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes, Steven Dale Jones)
- “One of Those” (Laine Hardy, Jordan Reynolds, Laura Veltz)
- “Comin’ Down” (Justin Weaver, Josh Miller, Josh Mirenda)
- “Ground I Grew Up On” (Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers, Brandon Kinney)
- “California Won’t” (Mike Busbee, Andrew Dorff, Jon Nite)
- “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler)
- “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Erik Dylan, Andy Sheridan, Dan Isbell)
- “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols)
“This album is for the lineworker who stops to ‘grab some night crawlers and a cold drink’ to cast a line off the bank before heading home,” says Laine. “This album is for the plumber who is always up to talk ‘college football or white tails or bird dogs’ to any stranger who lends an ear. It’s for the blue collar, George Jones lovin’, clock out and head to the river, peanuts in a coke people or ‘anyone who knows about that.’”
Fan favorite “Memorize You” was featured in multiple episodes of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” this season and the beachy official video and “heart-melting” track has racked up over 10.4 million streams and counting! His “southern rock inspired jam” (Country Swag), “Authentic,” is also on the project.
Laine celebrated the release this week with a birthday event and livestream concert from the New Orleans Jazz Museum with proceeds benefitting Volunteer Louisiana and The Louisiana Museum Foundation in the wake of Hurricane Ida. The party continued with an album release event and Taste of Country Instagram takeover on September 14 in Nashville at Ole Red and a live Twitch.tv interview with American Songwriter on September 15. You can catch Laine as he catches bass and talks new music with host Misty Wells on “Let’s Take It Outside,” premiering on Bally (Fox) Sports on September 17 at 4 p.m. ET, with re-airs on Saturday, September 18 at 11 a.m. ET and Tuesday, September 21 at 4 p.m. ET. The 21-year old, who made his Grand Ole Opry debut on August 28, recently kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak headlining tour with dates running through the end of the year. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour made 20-plus online stops, with views at 2 million and counting. The 21-year old made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and just kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak headlining tour with dates running through the end of the year. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour.
Laine’s debut album, Here’s To Anyone, was released on September 17. Produced by Michael Knox, the long -awaited project features 11 songs including feel-good summertime track “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and the anthemic “Authentic,” written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and David Lee Murphy.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
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Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Laine Hardy / Photo Credit Robby Klein / Download HERE
Laine Hardy Celebrates 21st Birthday on September 12
With A Live Stream Concert From New Orleans
Benefiting Volunteer Louisiana and
The Louisiana Museum Foundation
Louisiana Native Performing Songs From His Debut Album
Here’s To Anyone – Available September 17
September 9, 2021 – Nashville, TN — Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings artist Laine Hardy, is gearing up for a special 21st birthday with a September 12th live stream concert benefiting Volunteer Louisiana and The Louisiana Museum Foundation. The event will take place at the home of the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the historic Old U.S. Mint in the French Quarter and kicks off at 7:00 p.m. CT. Following the devastating damage that Hurricane Ida brought to the Louisiana native’s home state last month, Laine felt a strong calling to give back to his community. For more information on how to help and to tune in on September 12th visit: HERE.
“Hurricane Ida hit hard in my home state. So many people have been impacted and we wanted to find a way to help,” says Laine. “I can’t think of a better way to spend my birthday than playing a show for everyone.”
“Laine Hardy is a true Louisiana Ambassador. He could have celebrated the release of his first album anywhere, but chose to celebrate at the New Orleans Jazz Museum because of his love of this state, the people and our unique culture,” says Louisiana Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser. “His desire to help his fellow Louisianans and bring awareness to the recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida truly shows the outstanding character of this young man, and further exemplifies why we are fortunate to have him represent our state.”
Visit HERE on September 12th starting at 7:00 p.m. CT to watch Laine perform songs from the American Idol winner’s long-awaited 11-song debut album, Here’s To Anyone, available everywhere on September 17. Produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean), some of Nashville’s biggest hitmakers are represented on the project which includes “Authentic,” “Memorize You,” “Ground I Grew Up On,” “Tiny Town,” and more. The album is available to pre-order/pre-save/pre-add now at https://smarturl.it/HeresToAnyone.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY: A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour made 20-plus online stops, with views at 2 million and counting. The 21-year old made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and just kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak headlining tour with dates running through the end of the year. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour.
Laine’s debut album, Here’s To Anyone, will be out on September 17. Produced by Michael Knox, the long -awaited project features 11 songs including feel-good summertime track “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and the anthemic “Authentic,” written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and David Lee Murphy.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Laine Hardy
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ABOUT VOLUNTEER LOUISIANA: Volunteer Louisiana, the state service commission for Louisiana, was established in 1993 under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor and strives to promote national service and volunteerism throughout the state. With funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service and the state itself, Volunteer Louisiana oversees AmeriCorps state service programs, plus identifies needs and opportunities to grow national service and volunteerism to meet critical community needs. National service is about getting things done, strengthening our communities, encouraging civic responsibility and expanding opportunity. We encourage you to learn more about Volunteer Louisiana, who we serve and opportunities for you to serve in your community. Learn more at volunteerlouisiana.gov.
ABOUT THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ MUSEUM: The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates jazz in the city where it was born. Through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities and engaging musical performances, the music New Orleans made famous is explored in all its forms. Housed in the historic Old U.S. Mint, strategically located at the intersection of the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is in the heart of the city’s vibrant music scene. Through partnerships with local, national and international educational institutions, the New Orleans Jazz Museum promotes the global understanding of jazz as one of the most innovative, historically pivotal musical art forms in world history. Learn more at nolajazzmuseum.org.
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Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Download HERE
Rising Country Star Laine Hardy Makes His
Grand Ole Opry Debut
Laine Hardy Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
Saturday, August 28, 2021- Download HERE
Grand Ole Opry Photo By Chris Hollo
August 29, 2021—Nashville, TN—Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings artist Laine Hardy stepped into the circle for the first time last night for his Grand Ole Opry debut. The Louisiana native shared the iconic stage with fellow American Idol alums Lauren Alaina and mentor Bobby Bones, along with Michael Ray, Rodney Crowell and more. Laine received a rousing welcome from the audience, including throngs of friends, family, and fans who made the trip from all over the country to cheer him on. Laine wore a special suit designed and embroidered by Ranger Stitch for the milestone moment. An homage to his heritage as a native Louisianan and his Korean roots, the jacket features many of his home state’s most iconic images; magnolias, alligator, and a tiger designed in traditional Korean style.
Hardy performed “Authentic,” and “Other LA,” both from his forthcoming debut album Here’s To Anyone, set to release on September 17. Here’s To Anyone, which is produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean), features songs from some of Nashville’s biggest hitmakers and is available to pre-order/pre-save/pre-add now at https://smarturl.it/HeresToAnyone.
Laine is currently headlining his Monster Energy Outbreak tour with dates throughout the fall. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour. Laine is currently making plans to help as Hurricane Ida makes landfall in his home state. More details may be found on his socials.
Laine Hardy
Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / TikTok / Facebook / Official Website
ABOUT LAINE HARDY
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour made 20-plus online stops, with views at 2 million and counting. The 20-year old made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and just kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak headlining tour with dates running through the end of the year. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour.
Laine’s debut album, Here’s To Anyone, will be out on September 17. Produced by Michael Knox, the long -awaited project features 11 songs including feel-good summertime track “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and the anthemic “Authentic,” written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and David Lee Murphy.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
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Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Laine Hardy
Grand Ole Opry Photo By Chris Hollo / Download HERE
Laine Hardy
Grand Ole Opry Photo By Chris Hollo / Download HERE
Laine Hardy
Grand Ole Opry Photo By Chris Hollo / Download HERE
LAINE HARDY REVEALS DEBUT ALBUM DETAILS
Here’s To Anyone Set To Release September 17
Pre-Order / Pre-Save / Pre-Add Available Now
Download Album Cover HERE
Nashville, TN — August 20, 2021 — Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings artist Laine Hardy is excited to reveal the full details for his debut album, Here’s To Anyone, set to release on September 17. The long-awaited 11-song collection from the American Idol winner and Louisiana native was announced live from his concert in Montana last night via American Idol’s Instagram. Here’s To Anyone, which is produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean), features songs from some of Nashville’s biggest hitmakers and is available to pre-order/pre-save/pre-add now at https://smarturl.it/HeresToAnyone.
Here’s To Anyone Tracklist:
- “Authentic” (Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, David Lee Murphy)
- “For a Girl” (Wendell Mobley, Neil Thrasher, Tony Martin, Johnny Dailey)
- “Here’s to Anyone” (Jacob Rice, John King, Derrick Southerland)
- “Memorize You” (Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes, Steven Dale Jones)
- “One of Those” (Laine Hardy, Jordan Reynolds, Laura Veltz)
- “Comin’ Down” (Justin Weaver, Josh Miller, Josh Mirenda)
- “Ground I Grew Up On” (Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers, Brandon Kinney)
- “California Won’t” (Mike Busbee, Andrew Dorff, Jon Nite)
- “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler)
- “The Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Erik Dylan, Andy Sheridan, Dan Isbell)
- “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nicholas)
“I’m a down-home guy, from Southeast Louisiana,” Laine says. “ I just want to show all my fans that I’m not going to stray away from who I am, and where I come from. I feel like we really did that with the album and I’m very proud of it.”
Fan favorite “Memorize You” was featured in multiple episodes of ABC’s “The Bachelorette” this season and the beachy official video and “heart-melting” track has racked up 8.6 million streams and counting! His “southern rock inspired jam,” “Authentic,” is also featured on the project.
Laine’s true-to-his-roots new music has already been praised for his “pure classic country nostalgia” (ABC News Radio) and his innate ability to “nod to his country upbringing, the voice that American Idol judge Luke Bryan first fell in love with shines…” (Taste of Country). The 20-year old will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and just kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak headlining tour with dates running through the end of the year. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour made 20-plus online stops , with views at 2 million and counting. The 21-year old will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28 and just kicked off his Monster Energy Outbreak headlining tour with dates running through the end of the year. Tickets and information may be found at lainehardymusic.com/tour.
On May 14, 2021, Laine released feel-good summertime track and video, “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean) and followed it up with the anthemic “Authentic,” written by Jessi Alexander, Matt Jenkins, and David Lee Murphy. Follow his socials to keep up to date on his new music plans for the rest of the year!
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
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Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Laine Hardy
Photo credit: Robby Klein / Download HERE
LAINE HARDY TO MAKE GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT AUGUST 28
Tickets available now at Opry.com
“Memorize You” Acoustic Video Premieres
Laine Hardy Photo Credit Robby Klein – Download HERE
Nashville, TN — July 8, 2021 — Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings artist Laine Hardy is excited to share the news that he will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut on Saturday, August 28. He revealed the news this morning via his socials, paying homage to Hank Williams with his cover of the country classic, “Jambalaya.”
“Growing up listening to country music, playing the Grand Ole Opry has always been a dream of mine,” says Laine. “Stepping into that circle where so many artists I’ve loved my whole life have been, it’s really going to be a crazy and special moment for me.”
Tickets for Laine Hardy’s Grand Ole Opry debut may be purchased HERE.
Laine dropped a brand-new acoustic video of his hit song, “Memorize You,” which he performed earlier this week on ABC’s “The Bachelorette.” The acoustic clip premieres today via American Songwriter.
Catch Laine as he hits the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy are on sale now. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made 20-plus online stops to date, with views at 2 million and counting.
On May 14, 2021, Laine released feel-good summertime track and video, “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett). Follow his socials to keep up to date on his new music plans for the rest of the year!
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Laine Hardy – “Memorize You” (Acoustic) Video
ICYMI: LAINE HARDY
PERFORMS “MEMORIZE YOU” ON
ABC’S HIT ROMANCE REALITY SERIES
“THE BACHELORETTE”
Laine Hardy and Katie Thurston – Photo Credit ABC/Craig Sjodin – Download HERE
Nashville, TN — July 6, 2021 — Rising country star Laine Hardy performed his latest hit, “Memorize You,” on ABC’s “The Bachelorette,” last night (July 5). The episode featured the romantic performance for the newest Bachelorette, Katie Thurston and her lucky date, Blake. Filmed in New Mexico, fans can catch Laine’s “Memorize You” performance NOW at Bachelor Nation on ABC’s YouTube page.
After appearing in the landmark 25th season of “The Bachelor,” Katie Thurston emerged as a leading voice, who repeatedly stood up against bullying and negativity in the house; and women all over America applauded her for speaking up for what she believes. The 30-year-old Washington native became an instant fan favorite for her memorable arrival on night one. Unapologetically herself, Katie is adventurous, daring and ready for a man with whom she can build a life. A marketing manager with an innate social media savvy and humorous outlook on life, she is a witty storyteller who wants a man that will laugh along with her and is ready to step into the spotlight for her own love story to be told.
LINK to photos of Laine Hardy on “The Bachelorette” – Photos Credit (ABC/Craig Sjodin)
ABOUT LAINE HARDY
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made 20-plus online stops to date, with views at 2 Million and counting. Catch Laine as he hits the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy are on sale now. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.
On May 14, 2021, Laine released feel-good summertime track and video, “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett). Follow his socials to keep up to date on his new music plans for the rest of the year!
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
ABOUT “THE BACHELORETTE”
On ABC’s hit primetime reality series “The Bachelorette,” one lucky woman is offered the chance to find true love. An eligible Bachelorette embarks on a romantic journey, getting to know a number of handsome men, gradually narrowing the field as she continues her search for her soul mate. At the end of this romantic voyage, if she has found the one, will there be a proposal – and will she say yes? “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon.
For more information on “The Bachelorette,” visit https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelorette.
Laine Hardy sings ‘Memorize You’ in this full performance from ‘The Bachelorette.’ Hardy performed this song during Bachelorette Katie Thurston’s one-on-one date with Blake in Week 5. Watch ‘The Bachelorette’ 2021 MONDAYS 8|7c on ABC, streaming, on demand, and Hulu.
LAINE HARDY
TO PERFORM “MEMORIZE YOU” ON
ABC’S HIT ROMANCE REALITY SERIES
“THE BACHELORETTE”
Airs Monday, July 5 at 8/7c on ABC
Nashville, TN — June 29, 2021 — Rising country star Laine Hardy will perform his latest hit, “Memorize You,” on ABC’s “The Bachelorette.” The episode will feature the romantic performance for the newest Bachelorette, Katie Thurston and her lucky date. This episode of “The Bachelorette,” currently in its 17th season, is scheduled to air Monday July 5, at 8/7c, on ABC.
After appearing in the landmark 25th season of “The Bachelor,” Katie Thurston emerged as a leading voice, who repeatedly stood up against bullying and negativity in the house; and women all over America applauded her for speaking up for what she believes. The 30-year-old Washington native became an instant fan favorite for her memorable arrival on night one. Unapologetically herself, Katie is adventurous, daring and ready for a man with whom she can build a life. A marketing manager with an innate social media savvy and humorous outlook on life, she is a witty storyteller who wants a man that will laugh along with her and is ready to step into the spotlight for her own love story to be told.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made 20-plus online stops to date, with views at 2 Million and counting. Catch Laine as he hits the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy go on sale July 1. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.
On May 14, 2021, Laine released feel-good summertime track and video, “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett). Follow his socials to keep up to date on his new music plans for the rest of the year!
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
ABOUT “THE BACHELORETTE”
On ABC’s hit primetime reality series “The Bachelorette,” one lucky woman is offered the chance to find true love. An eligible Bachelorette embarks on a romantic journey, getting to know a number of handsome men, gradually narrowing the field as she continues her search for her soul mate. At the end of this romantic voyage, if she has found the one, will there be a proposal – and will she say yes? “The Bachelorette” is a production of Next Entertainment and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon.
For more information on “The Bachelorette,” visit https://abc.com/shows/the-bachelorette.
Laine Hardy To Headline Monster Energy Outbreak Tour
Tickets for all dates on sale to the general public July 1.
NEW MUSIC – Acoustic Version Of “Memorize You” Is Out Tomorrow
June 24, 2021 – Nashville, TN — Rising Country star and American Idol winner Laine Hardy is hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall, joined on select dates by Chris Bandi, Kylie Frey, Wyatt McCubbin, and Nick Walsh. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy go on sale July 1. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents: Laine Hardy
07.22.21 Dewey Beach, DE Bottle & Cork
07.23.21 Harrisburg, PA HMAC
09.16.21 Fort Wayne, IN Piere’s *%
09.22.21 Alexandria, VA The Birchmere +
09.24.21 Morgantown, WV Metropolitan Theatre*#
09.25.21 Warrendale, PA Jergel’s *%
09.30.21 Kearney, NE Joe’s Honky Tonk *+
10.01.21 Denver, CO Grizzly Rose *+
10.02.21 Cheyenne, WY Outlaw Saloon *#
10.03.21 Billings, MT Pub Station *#
10.07.21 St. Louis, MO Delmar Hall +
10.08.21 Chattanooga, TN The Signal +
10.21.21 Cedar Park, TX The Haute Spot *+
10.28.21 Indianapolis, IN The Vogue *%+
10.29.21 Medina, OH Thirsty Cowboys *%+
10.30.21 Grand Rapids, MI Elevation *%+
11.04.21 Athens, GA Georgia Theatre *+
11.05.21 Sanford, FL The Barn *+
11.06.21 Middleburg, FL Southern Social
11.09.21 New York, NY Gramercy Theatre *+
11.11.21 Foxborough, MA Six Strings Grill & Stage *+
11.12.21 New Haven, CT Toad’s Place *+
11.13.21 Rutland, VT The Paramount Theatre *+
11.14.21 Portland, ME Aura +
11.20.21 Biloxi, MS IP Casino Resort & Spa
* w/ Chris Bandi
+ w/ Kylie Frey
% w/ Wyatt McCubbin
# w/ Nick Walsh
“I can’t wait to head out on tour in the fall and play some brand new music for everyone,” says Laine. “Really excited to be hitting the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. It’s going to be a blast!”
Laine joins previous headlining alumni of the tastemaker concert series, including Lindsay Ell, Bones UK, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers, Mike Shinoda, Cole Swindell, Larkin Poe and many others. Since its inception in 2011, the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour has grown into the largest national touring brand in the club and theater space, showcasing the hottest breakthrough artists on groundbreaking nationwide tours.
To celebrate the news, Laine is releasing an acoustic version of his brand-new single, “Memorize You,” which fans can stream and/or download on all platforms starting tomorrow, June 25! The feel-good summertime groove is written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett). Watch the beachy official music video for “Memorize You,” which has racked up over 4 million views, HERE.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY: A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made 20-plus online stops to date, with views at 2 million and counting. Catch Laine as he hits the road with the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour. Kicking off on July 22, Laine will headline shows coast to coast spanning the fall. Tickets for The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Laine Hardy go on sale July 1. Visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information.
On May 14, 2021, Laine released feel-good summertime track and video, “Memorize You,” written by Michael Tyler, Eric Arjes and Steven Dale Jones, and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett). Follow his socials to keep up to date on his new music plans for the rest of the year!
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There, he met his producer Michael Knox and the pair went to work on Laine’s 2020 music releases including his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers), “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols), “Other LA” (Laine Hardy, Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. The songs, which earned Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation, tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Laine Hardy
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ABOUT MONSTER ENERGY: Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. Whether motocross, off-road, NASCAR, MMA, BMX, surf, snowboard, ski, skateboard, or the rock and roll lifestyle, Monster Energy is a brand that believes in authenticity and the core of what its sports, athletes and artists represent. More than a drink, it’s the way of life lived by athletes, sports, bands, believers and fans. See more about Monster Energy including all of its drinks at www.monsterenergy.com.
ABOUT OUTBREAK PRESENTS: Launched in 2011, the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour showcases the biggest new names in music each year amidst their culture-impacting, breakthrough moment. The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour is the largest national touring brand in the club and theater space, recognized as the ultimate tastemaker in the live arena, and currently consists of five annual music tours (Hip Hop, EDM, Rock, Country, College) and one annual comedy tour. Notable alumni include Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, The Chainsmokers, Mike Shinoda, Cole Swindell, Garfunkel & Oates, Logic, Kane Brown, Post Malone, Asking Alexandria, and 21 Savage; to name a few.
For more information about The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour visit: www.outbreakpresents.com
Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Media Contact for Monster Energy Music:
Crystal Henderson
The Press House
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American Idol Winner Laine Hardy Named
Official Ambassador of Louisiana
Featured In Latest “Louisiana Is A Trip” Campaign
May 6, 2021 – Nashville, TN — Rising country star and ABC’s American Idol winner Laine Hardy has officially been named an Ambassador of his home state of Louisiana. At a VIP Reception of legislators and other dignitaries near the state’s capitol yesterday, Laine received the honor and was part of an announcement of him being featured in the latest “Louisiana Is A Trip” tourism campaign. Fans can check out the new commercial HERE.
“I am so proud to officially represent the great state of Louisiana as an Ambassador and excited to help spread the word about all my home state has to offer as part of the ‘Louisiana Is A Trip’ campaign,” says Laine.
“It was great to have Laine perform for us last night as we honored him and welcomed him as a true, official Louisiana Ambassador to show the world that ‘Louisiana is a Trip.’ It was a special moment to be able to recognize this up and coming star as he gets set to head back out on tour, representing and promoting our state, our culture, and our way of life that will truly Feed Your Soul,” says Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser.
Laine is back out on the road this spring and summer. Check https://www.lainehardymusic.com/tour for the latest on the tour. Catch Laine in Lake Charles, LA next month as he hits the water and the stage, for Hook & Barrel’s Salty Catch Trout Shoutout, benefitting disaster relief in Louisiana. Tickets and information for the June 5 event may be found at https://hookandbarrel.com/TICKETS/.
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made over 15 online stops to date, with views at 2 Million and counting, with plans to continue into 2021.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work in the studio. 2020 new music releases included his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings, earning Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation. The new songs tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his grandmother’s traditional Korean kimchi.
Laine released his take on the Christmas classic, “Please Come Home For Christmas” as well as brand-new track “Other LA,” written by Laine with Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell, last fall with plans for new music this year.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Laine Hardy – Photo Credit Robby Klein – Download HERE
L to R: Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Laine Hardy, Louisiana Lt. Governor William (Billy) H. Nungesser – Photo Courtesy Laine Hardy – Download HERE
American Idol Winner Laine Hardy Makes Inaugural Trip Overseas To
Entertain U.S. Servicemembers
Laine Hardy – Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera / Download HERE
February 9, 2021 – Nashville, TN — Rising country star and ABC’s American Idol winner Laine Hardy just returned from his inaugural trip overseas to entertain U.S. Servicemembers. The trip culminated in a full band performance of some of Laine’s latest hits including “Ground I Grew Up On” and “Tiny Town” at Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi in the Persian Gulf. The grandson of an Army veteran, Laine, who also took part in the 2020 virtual NYC Veterans Day Commemoration, was deeply impacted by the trip.
“My band and I greatly appreciate the sacrifice that each of the servicemembers make for our country,” says Laine. “We are thankful for everything we were able to honorably experience while here. This will be a moment in my life I will never forget.”
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made over 15 online stops to date, with views at 2 Million and counting, with plans to continue into 2021.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work in the studio. 2020 new music releases included his single “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler), and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings, earning Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation. The new songs tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his Korean grandmother’s homemade kimchi.
Laine released his take on the Christmas classic, “Please Come Home For Christmas” as well as brand-new track “Other LA,” written by Laine with Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell, last fall with plans for new music early this year.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Photos Credit (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera)
Laine Hardy – Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera / Download HERE
Laine Hardy – Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Miranda A. Loera / Download HERE
Laine Hardy’s Smokey “Swingin’’’
Honors Country Great John Anderson
January 8, 2021 — Nashville, TN — Laine Hardy had no trouble finding the swampy shuffle that drives “Swingin’,” John Anderson’s hit song from 1983. The American Idol winner and current Taste of Country RISER chose this iconic country standard as his cover and the song that closes his three-month run as ToC’s premier artist to watch.
Watch Laine Hardy’s “Swingin’” Performance
Harmonica fills and double solos punctuate a performance that illustrates not only Laine Hardy the singer, but also the talented band leader from Livingston, La. Any recreation of “Swingin’” relies on one taking full ownership of the story of Charlotte Johnson. Hardy sings it like he grew up right down the street from her.
Laine Hardy is the second RISER of 2020, following the Cadillac Three and a long break from the series, thanks to the pandemic. Caylee Hammack, Riley Green, Jimmie Allen and Cody Johnson made up the class of 2019, joining Morgan Wallen Lindsay Ell and Brett Young from previous years. The quarterly franchise includes personal performances of an original and cover song, plus exclusive insight into what makes each artist special.
About Taste of Country: Taste of Country is the No. 1 country music site on the web with 40 million monthly page views, 2.1 million Facebook fans, 372K Twitter followers, 391K Instagram followers, and 441K YouTube subscribers. Our coverage — in addition to Taste of Country Nights, a nightly radio show hosted by Evan Rose — is syndicated to more than 100 country music radio stations nationwide.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY: A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, made over 15 online stops to date, with views at 2 Million and counting, with plans to continue into 2021.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work on several new sides releasing in 2020. His new single, “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler) was released on July 10, and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) were released April 10 on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings, earning Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation. The new songs tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his Korean grandmother’s homemade kimchi.
Laine released his take on the Christmas classic, “Please Come Home For Christmas” on September 18, as well as brand-new track “Other LA” on Oct 9. The song is written by Laine with Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Contact:
For Taste of Country:
Amanda Hensel
Amanda.Hensel@townsquaremedia.com
Billy Dukes
919 395 6050 / billy@townsquaremedia.com
For Laine Hardy
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Laine Hardy’s Yearning Performance of
“Please Come Home for Christmas”
Showcases His Country-Rock Roots
November 19, 2020 — Nashville, TN — Laine Hardy didn’t hesitate when asked which classic version of “Please Come Home for Christmas” inspired his personal performance of the song. The “Tiny Town” singer and newest Taste of Country RISER has dad to thank for raising him on classic rock radio, and the Eagles.
Watch Laine Hardy’s “Please Come Home for Christmas” Performance
Hardy, who splits time between his Louisiana home and Nashville, adds honest country twang to a cover of the timeless Christmas groove. Midway through the lyric he adds a confident guitar solo to amplify the emotion he brings to this longing message and melody. The 20-year-old conveys the sentiment of a man missing someone special, and fans feel that during every beat of this acoustic performance.
Laine Hardy is the second RISER of 2020, following the Cadillac Three and a long break from the series, thanks to the pandemic. Caylee Hammack, Riley Green, Jimmie Allen and Cody Johnson made up the class of 2019, joining Morgan Wallen Lindsay Ell and Brett Young from previous years. The quarterly franchise includes personal performances of an original and cover song, plus exclusive insight into what makes each artist special.
About Taste of Country: Taste of Country is the No. 1 country music site on the web with 40 million monthly page views, 2.1 million Facebook fans, 368K Twitter followers, 382K Instagram followers, and 421K YouTube subscribers. Our coverage — in addition to Taste of Country Nights, a nightly radio show hosted by Evan Rose — is syndicated to more than 100 country music radio stations nationwide.
ABOUT LAINE HARDY: A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, has made over 15 online stops to date, with views at 2 Million and counting. Laine will continue the tour through the fall.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work on several new sides releasing in 2020. His new single, “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler) was released on July 10, and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) were released April 10 on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings, earning Laine a Taste of Country RISER designation. The new songs tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his Korean grandmother’s homemade kimchi.
Laine released his take on the Christmas classic, “Please Come Home For Christmas” on September 18, as well as brand-new track “Other LA” on Oct 9. The song is written by Laine with Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Laine Hardy
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Laine Hardy Named Taste of Country RISER
Yearns for His “Tiny Town” During a Moving Acoustic Performance
October 29, 2020 — Nashville, TN — Laine Hardy knows a thing or two about tiny towns. The Season 17 American Idol winner from rural Livingston, La. (pop. 2,000) eased into the country’s consciousness two years ago with a quiet confidence, charming backstory and undeniable ability to hold an audience’s attention. It’s all on display during this RISERS performance of his new single, “Tiny Town.”
The 20-year-old’s patience makes this acoustic performance memorable, but it also serves him well as he approaches each step of a young music career with the kind of focus and drive he brought to network television two years ago. Hardy splits his time between home and Nashville, where he camps out in Music Row songwriting rooms, often with A-list writers.
“I was thinking I’d be left behind and I’d just be sitting there not doing anything,” he told ToC in April of those first meetings. “And I got all into it and started coming up with melodies and they loved it.”
Michael Knox (Jason Aldean) helped craft those first recordings, including the equally biographical “Ground I Grew Up On” and a Christmas cover, “Please Come Home for Christmas.” He’s learned an important rule of song choice, however: the best song wins, even when it’s not your own. Michael Tyler wrote “Tiny Town,” but it feels meant for Hardy, who says he was drawn to it immediately.
“Just the whole idea of the song. Every single lyric in the song is spot on to my tiny town,” he says.
Laine Hardy is the second RISER of 2020, following the Cadillac Three and a long, break from the series, thanks to the pandemic. Caylee Hammack, Riley Green, Jimmie Allen and Cody Johnson made up the class of 2019, joining Morgan Wallen Lindsay Ell and Brett Young from previous years. The quarterly franchise includes personal performances of an original and cover song, plus exclusive insight into what makes each artist special.
About Taste of Country: Taste of Country is the No. 1 country music site on the web with 40 million monthly page views, 2.1 million Facebook fans, 367K Twitter followers, 380K Instagram followers, and 415K YouTube subscribers. Our coverage — in addition to Taste of Country Nights, a nightly radio show hosted by Evan Rose — is syndicated to more than 100 country music radio stations nationwide.
About Laine Hardy:
A native of Livingston, La., Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. Laine’s 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, has made over 15 online stops to date, with views at 2 million and counting. Laine will continue the tour through the fall.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work on several new sides releasing in 2020. His latest, “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler) was released on July 10, and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) were released April 10 on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings — tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his Korean grandmother’s homemade kimchi.
Laine released his take on the Christmas classic, “Please Come Home for Christmas” on September 18, as well as brand-new track “Other LA” on Oct 9. The song is written by Laine with Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan and Dan Isbell.
For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Contact:
For Taste of Country:
Amanda Hensel
Amanda.Hensel@townsquaremedia.com
Billy Dukes
919 395 6050 / billy@townsquaremedia.com
For Laine Hardy
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
For Immediate Release
Nationally Acclaimed Musicians Craig Morgan and Laine Hardy
to Offer Virtual Performances at
New York City Veterans Day Commemoration
101-Year-Old Event Will Mix Live and Virtual Elements This Year
NEW YORK, NY– October 21, 2020 – Country music entertainer and Army Veteran Craig Morgan and ABC’s American Idol winner Laine Hardy will give virtual performances during a special WABC-TV 7 broadcast of the New York City Veterans Day Commemoration November 11, United War Veterans Council (UWVC) Chairman Nick Angione announced today.
UWVC produces the New York City Veterans Day Parade, which first marched in 1919 and is historically the largest commemoration of service in America. This year’s commemoration will be a mix of live and virtual events, including a 12:30 – 2 p.m. broadcast on WABC-TV 7, the most-watched station in the nation.
“All of our veterans are grateful that Craig Morgan and Laine Hardy, two talented and patriotic Americans, will add an exciting dimension to the New York City Veterans Day Commemoration,” Angione said. “Their words and music inspire all of us.”
“We owe so much to our veterans, the men and women who serve or have served our country,” said Morgan, who will open the broadcast singing the National Anthem. “It’s so important that, even with the challenges of 2020, we are still able to recognize the sacrifices of the U.S. Military in a big way, and I’m honored to be a part of that.”
“I have such a huge appreciation for the veterans who have done so much for our country. My Grandfather served in the Army. So to be able to honor him and service members like him, means so much to me,” said Hardy, who will also perform during the broadcast.
This year’s commemoration will be largely a virtual event, with a symbolic presence on New York City’s Fifth Avenue to maintain the tradition of veterans marching since 1919.
In the days leading up to Veterans Day and on November 11, there will be programming, including events and interviews and profiles, on nycvetsday.org. The WABC-TV 7 broadcast will include a ceremony from the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Craig Morgan served 17 years in the Army and Army Reserves prior to his music career. As an active supporter of our troops, Craig has received numerous military and civilian service awards, including the prestigious Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. Craig lends his support to Operation FINALLY HOME, Folds of Honor and more, in addition to having made 17 overseas tours, entertaining more than 45k service members and their families in 15 countries. Craig has charted 25 songs on Billboard, including “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” and more. His latest album, God, Family Country, includes a moving cover of Gavin Degraw’s “Soldier,” and “Sippin’ On The Simple Life” – a song with two active duty Army Airborne Rangers, Justin Wright and Andrew Yacovone.
Laine Hardy, from Livingston, Louisiana, is the season 17 winner of ABC’s American Idol. Laine’s debut single, “Tiny Town,” which has already garnered over 2 million audio and video streams, is at country radio now! Laine has nearly 35 million combined streaming views to date, and his “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour, with views at 2.5 million and counting, has made over 15 online stops so far with new dates continuing throughout the fall. Laine has close ties to the U.S. Army as his Grandfather met his Grandmother while serving in the Korean War. Laine looks forward to recognizing and honoring the 70thanniversary of the start of the Korean War this coming Veterans Day. On September 28, Laine hosted a virtual concert to benefit the American Red Cross after Hurricanes Laura and Sally devastated the Gulf Coast.
For more information, please visit: uwvc.org/nycvetsday.org.
Laine Hardy
Photo credit: Robby Klein/ Download HERE
ABOUT THE NEW YORK CITY VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION
The New York City Veterans Day Commemoration is the largest event of its kind in the nation. Organized by the United War Veterans Council, past parades typically drew tens of thousands of participants and hundreds of thousands of spectators to Manhattan’s iconic Fifth Avenue. This year, Veterans Day will be a multi-platform activity with both safe and responsible live events as well as a wide range of virtual and on-screen activities. This year’s commemoration will be aired on WABC, and is made possible by the support of the City of New York, and by contributions from patriotic sponsors such as JPMorgan Chase & Co., Fiserv, Wounded Warrior Project, T-Mobile, Verizon, Cushman & Wakefield and U-Haul.
Media Contacts
For Craig Morgan and Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt/ Heather Conley/ Taryn Pray
For United War Veterans Council:
Rubenstein
Pat Smith 917-848-8990
psmith@rubenstein.com
JohnAnthony DiMaria 516-551-0049
jdimaria@rubenstein.com
American Idol Winner Laine Hardy’s “Tiny Town”
Will Be His Debut
Photo Credit: Robby Klein
Brand-New Track “Other LA” Releases Friday!
October 5th, 2020 – Nashville, TN — Rising country star and ABC’s American Idol winner Laine Hardy’s song “Tiny Town,” which has already garnered over 2 million audio and video streams, officially impacts Country radio this week as his debut single. Written by Michael Tyler and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett), the down-to-earth lyrics ring with humble honesty coming from the Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) native.
As a bonus to fans anxiously awaiting more new music from Laine, he is also releasing a brand-new track called “Other LA” out Friday, October 9! This new song follows current single “Tiny Town,” and previously released songs “Ground I Grew Up On,” and “Let There Be Country.” Written by Laine along with Andy Sheridan, Erik Dylan, and Dan Isbell, “Other LA” gives fans a glimpse into Laine’s journey with Idol.
“When all the hustle & bustle of the show was going on, I just missed some of the comforts from home. I love LA and being out there, but sometimes I miss my Other LA. Can’t keep a country guy locked in the city for too long.”
After a highly successful “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour with over 2 million views worldwide, Laine is excited to announce the “’Tiny Town’ Virtual Tour” kicks off this Thursday, October 8 with 8 new dates set for the fall. Tickets and information for upcoming digital dates are available now at https://lainehardy.bubbleup.live/.
Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing at local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he was destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work on several new sides releasing in 2020. His latest, “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler) was released on July 10, and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) were released April 10 on Buena Vista Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings – tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you would find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family and dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his Korean grandmother’s homemade kimichi. For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy on Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / Facebook.
Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Monarch Publicity
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley / Taryn Pray
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
American Idol Winner Laine Hardy Sets
September 28 Live Stream Concert
Benefiting American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Donate now at RedCross.org/LaineHardy
September 22, 2020 – Nashville, TN — Rising country star and ABC’s American Idol winner, Laine Hardy, is set for a September 28th live stream concert benefiting American Red Cross Disaster Relief. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. CT with music starting at 7:30 p.m. CT. Following the devastating damage that Hurricane Laura brought to the Livingston, Louisiana native’s home state last month and the recent landfall of Hurricane Sally along the Gulf Coast, Laine felt a strong calling to give back in some way. The show, which is free and open to the public, will encourage fans to help people affected by disasters like storms, wildfires and countless other crises by making a gift to American Red Cross Disaster Relief at redcross.org/lainehardy. The gifts enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. For more information on how to help and to tune in on September 28th visit HERE.
“Hurricane Laura hit west of my hometown and me and my family stayed safe and did not have any damage. So many others here in Louisiana cannot say the same,” says Laine. “And last week the Gulf Coast was hit by Hurricane Sally, these are really tough times for so many and I’m honored to work with American Red Cross to help out any way I can.”
The event is already off to a great start, with a generous individual donor offering a 1:1 matching gift up to $10,000 in support of disaster relief work across the country. Visit HERE on September 28 starting at 6:30 p.m. CT to watch Laine perform his latest song, “Tiny Town,” recent hits “Ground I Grew Up On,” “Let There Be Country,” and more!
Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing at local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Lexington and more. His 2020 “Ground I Grew Up On” virtual tour garnered over 2 million views in April and May.
While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he was destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work on several new sides releasing in 2020. His latest, “Tiny Town” (Michael Tyler) was released on July 10, and tracks “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) were released April 10 on Buena Vista Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings – tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you would find him fishing, riding his four-wheeler, spending time with his family and dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his Korean grandmother’s homemade kimichi. For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy Instagram/Twitter/YouTube/Facebook/Official Web Site.
About American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley
Monarch Publicity
cindy.hunt@monarchpublicity.com / heather.conley@monarchpublicity.com
For Buena Vista Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
Media Contact for American Red Cross:
media@redcross.org
LAINE HARDY
Photo credit: Robby Klein / Download HERE
LAINE HARDY RELEASES BRAND NEW SONG
“TINY TOWN” TODAY
Studio and Acoustic Versions Available Now
Nashville, TN – July 10, 2020 – Rising country music star Laine Hardy released his brand-new song “Tiny Town” today, July 10. Both a studio version and a stripped-down acoustic track are available at https://smarturl.it/LHTinyTown. The “Tiny Town” acoustic music video is set to go live on July 17. Written by Michael Tyler and produced by Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett), the down-to-earth lyric rings with humble honesty coming from the Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) native.
YEAH THAT’S LIVING, LIVING IN A TINY TOWN
9 TO 5 AND FRIDAY NIGHTS WEARING MAIN STREET DOWN
YEAH JUST LIVING, LIVING IN A TINY TOWN
HARDWOOD FLOORS AND LIQUOR STORES LETTERS BURNING OUT
WHAT I WOULDN’T GIVE RIGHT ABOUT NOW
ONE OF THESE DAY I’LL ROLL ON OUT
HOME TO MY TINY TOWN
The new music is a welcome bit of good news, as the singer announced a Covid-19 diagnosis last month. The 19-year old is thankful for what has been a mild case and successful recovery.
“What a crazy summer. I am lucky to be feeling better and want everyone to stay safe and healthy out there. It is more important now than ever for younger people to step up,” says Laine. “Thanks for all the well wishes from my own hometown community and beyond. I’m grateful to still be able to get music out over the summer and hope you guys enjoy ‘Tiny Town.’”
Laine plans to continue his virtual tour with a second leg this summer. Tickets and information for last season’s winner of ABC’s American Idol upcoming digital dates are available now at https://lainehardy.bubbleup.live/.
The virtual performances follow a highly successful online tour, garnering over 2 million views spanning April and May around the launch of two brand-new songs. Music Row proclaims “(Laine) brims with sincerity on this love letter to his hometown” on “Ground I Grew Up On,” while “feel-good anthem” (Sounds Like Nashville) “Let There Be Country” dials up the fun. Both tracks, a definitive nod to Laine’s deep Louisiana roots, are now available on all streaming platforms via Hollywood Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings. Newly released acoustic versions of the tracks, also produced by Michael Knox along with brand new videos, are available now at https://smarturl.it/GIGUOAcoustic/Vevo.
Fans can catch the day-in-the-life official music video for “Ground I Grew Up On,” which has racked up over a million views and counting, filmed earlier this year on the picturesque bayou in his home state at https://youtube.com/lainehardy. In addition to the virtual tour dates, fans can visit Laine’s newly launched online store for a limited selection of T-shirts HERE.
About Laine Hardy:
A native of Livingston, Louisiana (pop. 2,000) Laine Hardy was six when he picked up his first guitar and later joined his brother playing in local clubs and bars for upwards of six hours a night, inspired by artists ranging from Morgan Wallen to Luke Combs and Elvis Presley to Mark Broussard. After winning American Idol in 2019, Laine focused on songwriting and touring, headlining shows in Denver, Indianapolis, Sacramento, Lexington, Minneapolis and more. While Louisiana is home, Nashville is where he is destined to be. There he met producer Michael Knox (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and the pair went to work on several new sides releasing in 2020. “Ground I Grew Up On” (Brandon Kinney, Josh Thompson, Brett Beavers) and “Let There Be Country” (Jason Afable, Steve Moakler, Tim Nichols) — released April 10 on Hollywood Records/Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings — tell the stories of Laine’s childhood on the bayou where on an average day you’ll find him fishing, riding his four wheeler, spending time with his family, dogs, and feasting on jambalaya or his Korean grandmother’s homemade kimchi. For more information about Laine Hardy, visit LaineHardyMusic.com and join his journey @TheLaineHardy.
Laine Hardy
Instagram / Twitter / YouTube / Facebook / Official Website
About Industrial Media’s 19 Entertainment
Industrial Media is an independent production group launched with the acquisition of The Intellectual Property Company (IPC) by the reorganized companies of CORE Media Group. Through its work with well-established industry leaders, including ownership interests in Sharp Entertainment, IPC, and B17 Entertainment, and partnerships with Fairhaven Films, Momentum Content, and Radicle Act, the Company creates and produces multi-platform programming of various genres for audiences worldwide. Industrial Media companies currently produce over 50 series across 35 networks annually. Key programs include the global hit “American Idol” co-produced by 19 Entertainment for ABC and “So You Think You Can Dance” co-produced by 19 Entertainment for Fox, Sharp Entertainment’s “90 Day Fiancé” franchise for TLC and The Intellectual Property Corporation’s Emmy®-winning hit documentary series “Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath” for A&E. Additionally, Industrial Media’s 19 Recordings has launched the music careers of platinum artists including Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry, Phillip Phillips, Lauren Alaina; and more recently, “American Idol” winners Maddie Poppe and Laine Hardy along with prior contestants such as scarypoolparty and Laci Kaye Booth. Industrial Media is backed by the private equity firm Crestview Partners, BlackRock Asset Management, and the United Talent Agency. For more details, visit www.industrial-media.com.
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Media Contacts for Laine Hardy:
Cindy Hunt / Heather Conley
Monarch Publicity
cindy.hunt@monarchpublicity.com / heather.conley@monarchpublicity.com
For Hollywood Records
Lillian Matulic
Lillian.Matulic@disney.com
For Industrial Media
Hans-Dieter Kopal
hans@pcommgroup.com
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