#NEWMUSICFRIDAY - NEW ARTIST HARDY REVEALS HARD-CHARGING THIS OLE BOY EP

HIT COUNTRY SONGWRITER ON TOUR WITH MORGAN WALLEN IN 2019

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 SCORED FIRST TWO #1S WITH WALLEN’S “UP DOWN” 

(FEATURING FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE) + FGL’S “SIMPLE”

Purchase/Stream Here - https://hardy.lnk.to/THISOLEBOY

Hit Country songwriter and newly-signed Big Loud Records/Tree Vibez Music artist HARDY makes his hard-charging debut today, unleashing the rocked-up small-town swagger of his THIS OLE BOY EP.

One of the most exciting new lyricists in Country today, HARDY scored his first #1 as a writer with the blistering backwoods stomp of Morgan Wallen’s PLATINUM-certified “Up Down” (featuring Florida Georgia Line) earlier this year. And he just repeated the feat with FGL’s rootsy chart blitzer, “Simple,” snagging the top spot on both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country Airplay charts this week.

But with the four songs on THIS OLE BOY produced by Joey Moi, the Mississippi native looks to introduce his own brand of Country – filled with gritty work-boot stomping, tributes to those who prefer to kick it old school and chest-thumping rural realism.

“I love that lifestyle, and that’s what I want to talk about,” shares HARDY. “I’m not really a love song dude. If I’m going down that road, it’s a song like ‘This Ole Boy’ where it’s a redneck-in-love kind of thing. People that are like me, or people who still live in small towns, still love that and want to hear that. That’s why I’m who I am as an artist.”

Recently spotlighted in The Tennessean’s Fall Music Preview and featuring cowrites with celebrated tunesmiths like Rodney Clawson, Corey Crowder and FGL’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, HARDY’s THIS OLE BOY EP track list follows below:

HARDY’s THIS OLE BOY EP

1. “THROWBACK” (Rodney Clawson/Hardy/Corey Crowder/Jordan Schmidt)

2. “REDNECKER” (Hardy/Andy Albert/Jordan Schmidt)

3. “THIS OLE BOY” (Corey Crowder/Tyler Hubbard/Brian Kelley/Hardy)

4. “4X4” (Hardy/Ryan Beaver/Nick Donley)
With his foot firmly on the gas, HARDY will hit the road on Morgan Wallen’s just announced IF I KNOW ME TOUR. Set to open more than two dozen shows on the winter-long run, the IF I KNOW ME TOUR kicks off January 5 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and runs through March 30 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Earlier this week, HARDY joined Wallen and his “Up Down” cowriters Brad Clawson and CJ Solar for a vibey rooftop #1 celebration, held at the Thompson Hotel’s L.A. Jackson in Nashville. Check out photos of the event here.

For more information on HARDY and upcoming tour dates, visit http://hardyofficial.com and follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CRAIG MORGAN SETS SUMMER TV APPEARANCES

Outdoor Channel, Fox News and TNT to Feature Morgan in July

Nashville, Tenn. – June 28, 2012 – Country music star and award-winning TV host Craig Morgan’s summer is sizzling with a full slate of TV appearances in the month of July! The list reads like a day in the life of the high-energy entertainer with adventure, performance and scripted acting appearances lined up this summer.

July 1 at 11:00 p.m ET – “Craig Morgan All Access Outdoors” (Outdoor Channel): In this third season opener, Craig Morgan is joined by his father and three uncles on tour. It’s a busy week between concerts and other commitments, but Craig still finds time to fit in adventures in the whitetail woods of the Bluegrass state. The third season airs every Sunday at 11p.m. ET on Outdoor Channel. Learn more at www.craigmorgan.com and watch the trailer HERE.

July 13 at 6:00 a.m. ET – “Fox & Friends” (Fox News): Craig Morgan will headline Fox & Friends’ All American Summer concert series, performing songs from his recently released album This Ole Boy. Learn more at http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/fox-friends/index.html.

July 17 at 9:00 p.m. ET – “Rizzoli & Isles” (TNT): Craig Morgan makes his scripted acting debut as Dr. Billy Ray Higgins, a medical examiner who comes to Boston for the Bullet and Blast Injuries Symposium. While visiting, he helps Jane Rizzoli (Angie Harmon) and Maura Isles (Sasha Alexander) with a murder case. Learn more at http://www.tntdrama.com/series/rizzoliandisles/ and view exclusive photos from the set at www.countryweekly.com.

In addition to a full concert touring and TV production schedule, Craig Morgan’s new CD ,THIS OLE BOY, featuring the latest single “Corn Star,” is available now everywhere music is sold.

CRAIG MORGAN TO HEADLINE FOX & FRIENDS’ “ALL AMERICAN SUMMER” CONCERT SERIES JULY 13 FROM NEW YORK CITY

Nashville, TN...(May 9, 2012)...Excitement continues to build for country music entertainer and TV host CRAIG MORGAN as he is confirmed to headline the July 13 broadcast of Fox & Friends’ “All American Summer” concert series from New York City. Locals can catch Morgan performing his current hit single “This Ole Boy” and other hits in a FREE televised concert outside the Fox News studios on Avenue of the Americas and 48th Street in the heart of Manhattan. His free concert will air live on Fox & Friends starting at 7:30am Eastern that Friday morning.

The New York Times declared that Morgan is “singing more powerfully than ever” on his recently released CD This Ole Boy, his first new music in three years, and debut release on Black River Entertainment. Co-produced with his longtime creative partner Phil O’Donnell, Morgan co-wrote 6 of the 12 songs on the new record. The feel good, sing-along title track love song is climbing the country radio charts and the music video, featuring Hollywood actress Angie Harmon, can be viewed on numerous web and TV outlets.

VIDEO REWIND: CRAIG MORGAN PERFORMS "THIS OLE BOY" ON CONAN (4/11/12)

Just in case ya missed it, country's favorite "ole boy", Craig Morgan, performed his hit "This Ole Boy" on Conan last night. Watch it as many times as ya want, he did a great job and it's well worth multiple views! Don't miss Craig on the Chevy Riverfront Stage at CMA Fest!

‘THIS OLE BOY’ CRAIG MORGAN TO PERFORM ON ‘CONAN’ APRIL 11

Nashville, TN...(April 3, 2012)...As his latest hit single “This Ole Boy,” the title track to his recently released CD, climbs the charts, country crooner Craig Morgan is preparing to make his debut appearance on popular late night show Conan on Wednesday, April 11. Conan airs weeknights at 11pm ET / 10 CT on TBS.

In recent weeks, the country music star and award-winning TV host made his scripted acting debut on Lifetime’s hit drama Army Wives. The diverse entertainer also helped take his team to the top spot at last weekend’s NRA Country / ACM Sporting Clay shoot hosted by Blake Shelton.

This Ole Boy, Craig Morgan’s first new music in three years, and debut release on Black River Entertainment, has been met with rave reviews from the country’s toughest critics. Co-produced with his longtime creative partner Phil O’Donnell, Morgan co-wrote 7of the 12 songs on the new record. The feel good, sing-along title track love song is climbing the country radio charts and the music video, featuring Hollywood actress Angie Harmon, can be viewed on numerous web and TV outlets.

CRAIG MORGAN’S THIS OLE BOY ALBUM IN STORES NOW

NOTE: Lovin' Lyrics will be posting a cd review in the next few days so stay tuned ... it's a good one!

EARLY REVIEWS TREMENDOUSLY POSITIVE

Nashville, TN…(February 28, 2012)… Craig Morgan’s 6th studio album THIS OLE BOY hit stores on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 and is already garnering rave reviews.Here’s what some of the nation’s toughest critics are saying about THIS OLE BOY:

Associated Press:

“Morgan exemplifies why country music continues to offer a distinctly likeable worldview.” 

GAC:

“...solid collection that feels like a warm conversation. Craig’s music and voice have always been engaging and accessible, and it’s no different here.”

Country Weekly:

★★★½

“ The singer’s standard good ole boy fare has served him well, mounting a string of Top 10 hits; this style clearly finds Craig at his most confident and comfortable.”

Cowboys & Indians:

“Morgan’s voice sounds strong, confident and, most importantly, country to the bone on the new material.”

The remainder of the jam-packed album launch week will include live and autograph appearances at tonight's FREE SHOW at Wild Bills in Atlanta/Duluth, GA (2/28), Wal-Mart at 1451 Woodruff Road in Greenville, SC (2/29), Wal-Mart on 2101 Younts Road in Charlotte, NC (3/3), and Wal-Mart at 6777 Clinton Highway in Knoxville, TN (3/4). On Friday, Morgan will perform his hit single “This Ole Boy” on Fox & Friends (6-9am ET).

The project is co-produced with his longtime creative partner Phil O’Donnell. Morgan co-wrote 7 of the 12 songs on the new record.