STARKVILLE — HARDY is coming to Mississippi State this week — but with a one day delay due to Tropical Storm Francine’s anticipated inclement weather. The storm is expected to become a Category 2 hurricane, with landfall along the central Louisiana coast impacting the MSU/Starkville community with rainy and potentially stormy conditions Thursday.
The show will go on Friday, a day later than originally scheduled. Ticketholders do not need to take any action, but full refunds for those who are unable to attend will be available. Those unable to attend the concert due to the change in dates have the option to donate their tickets to a military member at the Columbus Air Force Base or receive a full refund. To have either of these options implemented on your account, you must complete the online form at HailState.com/Hardy by 11:59 p.m. Thursday.
“Fans have been so excited to see HARDY on campus for this brand new concert experience at Dudy Noble, and we made the decision, along with HARDY and his team, to postpone the show one day to ensure a great time for everyone when we expect nicer weather,” said event organizer Jackie Mullen, assistant vice president for Student Affairs.
Tickets are still available at HailState.com/Hardy, along with more concert information. Gates open at 4 p.m. Friday, with opening acts beginning at 6:15 p.m., featuring Randy Houser and Travis Denning.
HARDY is a native of Philadelphia in Neshoba County who last year soared to the top of the charts with his country and rock hits. The five-time Academy of Country Music award winner also has two Country Music Association awards and three CMA Triple Play awards. He was the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year and is a three-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year. He has written 15 No. 1 singles, including “One Beer” featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, as well as the Dierks Bentley and BRELAND collaboration “Beers On Me.”
The concert is expected to proceed, rain or shine. Attendees who have concourse or suite tickets should use the Home Plate Gate or Right Field Gate for entry. Attendees who have field tickets will need to enter the stadium on the Northwest side by passing the Home Plate Gate and following signs to the field access near the left field entrance. There is no field access from inside the main concourse gates.
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