The "Wait in the Truck" singer also opened up about life with ... out in the crowd." At the award show, HARDY was nominated for artist-songwriter of the year alongside Zach Bryan, Chris Stapleton ...

Hardy, a new father and artist unafraid of challenging expectations, talks growing as country and rock artist.

While HARDY couldn't get out a full album ahead of his upcoming tour, he is launching a five-song EP in the meantime.