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HARDY Hospitalized For 'Significant Injuries' Following Tour Bus Accident

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By Kelly Coffey-Behrens on October 3, 2022 at 3:30 PM EDT

2022 Academy of Country Music Songwriter of the Year, HARDY, rose to fame in 2018 with the song “Up Down,” on which he collaborated with Morgan Wallen and Florida Georgia Line.

Unfortunately, the singer-songwriter was involved in a serious tour bus crash, resulting in HARDY needing to be hospitalized for "significant injuries."

According to reports, Michael Wilson Hardy, 32, was a passenger on the tour bus when it overturned on a portion of Interstate 40 West near Nashville at the Wilson and Davidson County line at approximately 2:30 a.m. CT, Sunday, October 2. The bus was leaving Bristol after HARDY played an event alongside headliner Morgan Wallen, Lauren Alaina, Tracy Lawrence, and Ian Munsick.

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HARDY Releases Statement Following Tour Bus Accident

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The "One Beer" singer took to social media to share that he has been released from the hospital after suffering "significant injuries."

"Following last night's show, our tour bus was in an accident on our way home from Bristol," HARDY also wrote in the social media post. "There were just four of us,  including myself, on the bus, however we were all treated for significant injuries. Our friend, and bus driver needs your prayers as he is still in the hospital.  His family is with him while he is being treated and we're all pulling and praying for him."

The 32-year-old continued,  "I've been released from the hospital, but ordered by doctors to recover the next few weeks which may cost us at a couple of shows. My team and I will keep the fans updated on that as I rest in the coming days."

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"Please keep our road family in your prayers and I promise to keep you updated in the days to follow. God bless our medics and local and state officials for their quick response and incredible service," HARDY continued.

Morgan Wallen, 29, who HARDY played with the night of the accident in Bristol, reshared the social media post on his own social media account.

Since the tour bus accident just happened this weekend, it is unknown if HARDY will play his upcoming October 8 show at Arlington, Texas' Globe Life Field.

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HARDY Receives Love and Support From Friends and Family

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Many other country artists commented on HARDY's social media post, including Chris Lane who wrote, "Prayers up for y’all bud 🙏🏻," and RaeLynn who said, "Praying for your driver and a full healing in everyone’s body!!."

Jon Pardi also shared his support by commenting,  "Sorry to hear this bud. Thats scary stuff. Prayers up! Get some rest," and Karen Fairchild of country music group Little Big Town wrote, " Sending love and prayers. So sorry!!!"

Others were also quick to comment, including "Twilight" actor Taylor Launter, who wrote, "I’m so sorry my man. Praying for your friend/driver."

HARDY posted a photo of himself with his fiancée, Caleigh Ryan, to his Instagram Story, who is seen resting her head on his shoulder, supporting him every step of the way.

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"Thank you for all the texts and calls. I'm alive and that's all that matters," he wrote on the picture. "I love you all."

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