“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 and Laci Kaye Booth’s performance was the first of the night, and despite a banner that noted the episode was pre-recorded, it was pretty cringe-worthy.

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.

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 ...

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 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.

Laine Hardy took guitar lessons from age 8 to 17 with Jody Mayeux in Walker. Mayeux holds a framed news clipping of a photo depicting a bluegrass group who played at his shop most Saturdays.

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 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 ...