My New Orleans
05/10/2021
American Idol winner
Laine Hardy has officially been named an Ambassador of his home state of Louisiana. At a VIP Reception of legislators and other dignitaries near the state’s capitol yesterday, Laine received the honor and was part of an announcement of him being featured in the latest “Louisiana Is A Trip” tourism campaign. Fans can check out the new commercial HERE.
“I am so proud to officially represent the great state of Louisiana as an Ambassador and excited to help spread the word about all my home state has to offer as part of the ‘Louisiana Is A Trip’ campaign,” says Laine.
Laine Hardy s Smokey Swingin Honors Country Great John Anderson
Laine Hardy is the second RISER of 2020, following the Cadillac Three and a long break from the series.by TV News Desk
Laine Hardy had no trouble finding the swampy shuffle that drives Swingin , John Anderson s hit song from 1983. The American Idol winner and current Taste of Country RISER chose this iconic country standard as his cover and the song that closes his three-month run as ToC s premier artist to watch.
Harmonica fills and double solos punctuate a performance that illustrates not only Laine Hardy the singer, but also the talented band leader from Livingston, La. Any recreation of Swingin relies on one taking full ownership of the story of Charlotte Johnson. Hardy sings it like he grew up right down the street from her.