“American Idol” winner Laine Hardy was behind bars Friday after being charged with planting a listening device in his ex-girlfriend’s living quarters at Louisiana State University. The ...

Laine was born on September 12, 2000 to parents Cindy Lou Hardy and Barry Hardy in Baton Rouge, LA. He was later raised east of Baton Rouge in Livingston, and attended French Settlement High School.

Hardy, who is from French Settlement, Louisiana, won Season 17 of "American Idol" in 2019. His debut album "Here's to Anyone" was released on September 17, 2021.

Laine Hardy chuckles when asked if he's the same artist he was two years ago when his debut album set roots. It's impossible to answer, but pertinent because that's when this journey started.

This weekend, Louisiana singer Laine Hardy is returning to his old stomping grounds, "American Idol," and covering new ground as his tour kicks off. Hardy will make an appearance on Sunday's live ...

Laine Hardy, of Livingston, gets some advice from Grammy-winning Christian artist Lauren Daigle on the May 5 episode. 'It was nice to see somebody from home,' Hardy said of fellow Louisiana native ...

Laine Hardy's Friday announcement of the release of his new single, "That Man," did not turn out to be his biggest news of the weekend. On Saturday, Livingston native Hardy, 23, and his girlfriend ...

Louisiana's Laine Hardy is going to be on "The Bachelorette." Calm your hearts, Hardy fans — he'll just be singing his latest song, "Memorize You." The episode airs at 7 p.m. Monday on ABC.

Laine Hardy described all three judges in just one word that suits them best. Lanie Hardy performs at the finale of the second season of "American Idol." Eric Mccandless/ABC Everyone loves a ...

Laine revealed his back tatt during an interview with Taste of Country Nights in 2019. It's his last name, "Hardy," spelled out across his shoulder blades. It's not clear if that's his only ink.

The 18-year-old Louisiana native beat Alejandro Aranda. Just on the heels of being crowned winner of season 17 of "American Idol," Laine Hardy stopped by "Good Morning America," where he opened up ...

Laine Hardy's Here's to Anyone. Buena Vista Records In some ways, it's easy to forget that the singer is just 21 years old, as his somewhat retro look and traditional sound can fool one's mind to ...