CMA Fest week kicked off in a BIG way as Trend hosted its highly anticipated Off The Record with HARDY & Friends event at Marathon Music Works in Nashville on June 3. Benefiting The HARDY Fund, the nonprofit founded by HARDY and wife Caleigh Hardy, the exclusive evening brought together artists, creators, industry leaders, and influencers for a night of music and philanthropy.
HARDY opened the event alongside Lauren Alaina with their No. 1 hit “ONE BEER” before welcoming an all-star lineup of surprise guests, including Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Karen Fairchild, Tucker Wetmore, Stephen Wilson Jr., and ERNEST. One of the night’s standout moments came when Lambert, Wilson, Langley, and Fairchild joined forces for a special performance of “Better Man.”
Beyond the music, attendees enjoyed a dive bar-inspired atmosphere complete with interactive games, tattoos and piercings, and custom portrait sessions.
The event also featured silent and live auctions that raised more than $400,000 for The HARDY Fund, which supports community-focused initiatives across Mississippi and Tennessee. Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Unlimited Play, an organization dedicated to creating inclusive playgrounds for children of all abilities.
The annual event continues to be one of CMA Fest week’s premier gatherings, blending live music, entertainment, and charitable giving while bringing together some of the biggest names in country music and digital media.
Learn more about The HARDY Fund and find out ways to support by visiting thehardyfund.org.