Country star HARDY wrote his first song when he was 17 years old (viaBillboard).

Since signing his first publishing deal, HARDY has made a name for himself as a top country songwriter.

1, the following year.

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1features HARDY’s first number one song.

Since hitting that milestone, HARDY debuted his first official albumA Rock.

He toldAmerican Songwriter, “I put my heart and soul in the lyrics and in my vocals.

HARDY performing

Every song is a piece of who I am as a person.

I think it’s going to shed some new light on some stuff I have to say.”

Judging byA Rock’s chart statistics, it’s clear HARDY’s hard work has paid off.

However, that number is sure to rise considering HARDY is only just getting started.