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Thursday August 13 | 8:00 PM

HARDY

with special guest McCoy Moore

$54.40-109.40*


*Prices include facility fees charged on all tickets. Pricing varies based on Etix service fees charged for online and phone orders.

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HARDY

HARDY

Genre: Country

For heavy hitter HARDY the next round is in the chamber with his new album COUNTRY! COUNTRY!proving why “he’s one of country music’s most talented tunesmiths” (Billboard). With critical acclaim, the record adds to his eight billion career streams. In a feat of superstar storytelling, HARDY recently gathered fellow country heavyweights Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen to release arguably the biggest musical event of the year – “McArthur.” The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi has earned his reputation as “a promising purveyor of keeping the spirit of classic heavy Southern rock alive” (American Songwriter), “capable of writing the big hits for radio, obstinate enough to do something completely unexpected, and savvy enough to find the throughline for it all” (Rolling Stone). A 5x ACM award winner and 2x CMA Award winner, HARDY has also won three CMA Triple Play awards, was named the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year and is a three-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year. HARDY has written 18 No. 1 singles including most recent “Favorite Country Song,” 3x Platinum “TRUCK BED” and award-winning duet “wait in the truck” feat. Lainey Wilson, 4x Platinum chart topper “ONE BEER” featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, the Platinum Dierks Bentley and BRELAND collaboration “Beers On Me” and rock radio No. 1 “JACK.” The hitmaker headlines THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! this year at arenas and amphitheaters across North America.

McCoy Moore

McCoy Moore

Genre: Country

With an uncanny power to mold the God’s-honest-truth into casual, clever hooks – plus a disarming charm that can’t be faked – singer-songwriter McCoy Moore makes the kind of country that never tries too hard but always hits just right. Signed to TRACK mgmt., Neal Artist Dev / The Neal Agency and SMACK Songs, the 24-year-old talent possesses an instant-classic vocal and a no-pretense style, mixing modern sonic energy with timeless heart. An avowed Average Joe with all the gifts of a small-town poet, everything from Keith Whitley’s emotional courage to the nostalgic genius of Kenny Chesney helped shape his country love. Native to outside Lakeland, Florida, Moore went on to take guitar and voice lessons instead of geometry, developing a rich, commanding baritone he mostly used at home.

But everything changed in 2017, when the 16-year-old dreamer met a rising star named Luke Combs. Offering sage advice, Combs encouraged Moore’s relaxed-fit authenticity while preaching the make-it-happen gospel… and the newcomer took it to heart. Moving to Nashville at 19, Moore spent the ensuing years honing a craft defined by sharp country hooks and warm, welcoming relatability, already earning cuts by Shane Profitt, Roman Alexander, Bryce Mauldin and more. His own artist career began with the release of his first single, “Something To You” in early 2025 to then signing a record deal with Sony Music Nashville.

Moore recently released his debut, self-titled EP featuring seven tracks that are the perfect introduction to him and his music. The emerging entertainer recently wrapped up an opening run with Kip Moore, as well as Chase Rice this past fall. He is set for a whirlwind 2026 as he joins HARDY on the COUNTRY! COUNTRY! Tour across North American and will make his European debut at C2C.