COUNTRY singer HARDY has suffered significant injuries after his tour bus crashed early Sunday morning following his appearance at Country Thunder Bristol in Tennessee.

The singer, who was named 2022 songwriter of the year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, shared an update on his Instagram.

“Following last night’s show, our tour bus was in an accident on our way home from Bristol,” HARDY wrote in his statement, which was also shared on Twitter.

“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."

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HARDY said he has since been sent home, but has been forced to postpone his upcoming shows while he recovers.

"I’ve been released from the hospital, but ordered by doctors to recover for the next few weeks which may cost us at a couple of shows."

The Beers On Me singer was performing at the Country Thunder Bristol with Morgan Wallen, Jason Aldean, Lauren Alaina, and Tracy Lawrence.

Who is Hardy?

Michael Wilson Hardy, popularly known as HARDY, was born on September 13, 1990, in Philadelphia, Mississippi.

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HARDY is a versatile country music singer and songwriter.

He released his debut album, A Rock, and his mixtape, Hixtape, Vol.1, for Big Loud Records.

He has also written songs for prominent people such as Chris Ln, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Georgia Line, and Morgan Wallen.

The guitar is his main instrument.

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As a well known figure in the country music industry, he was nominated for the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards in the category of New Male Artist of the Year.

He also won the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards in the category of Songwriter of the Year.

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