Hardy's first headlining tour hits Hertz Arena this fall

Country singer-songwriter Hardy has just extended his first major headlining tour with 17 more stops, including an October show at Southwest Florida’s Hertz Arena.

Hardy announced the news Monday morning. The Mockingbird & The Crow Tour — named after his new album — marks Hardy’s first headlining run in U.S. arenas.

The first leg of the tour is already sold out, according to an announcement on Hardy’s website. Hardy will share the stage with opening acts Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe.

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“I believe I have two of the most authentic, talented acts out there opening for me on this run,” Hardy said on his website Monday. “I’m honored that Dylan and Lainey are a part of this tour, and I am still in disbelief that I’m announcing my first arena tour.

“Fans, I will not let you down. This WILL be the greatest HARDY set you’ve ever seen. See y’all out there.”

Hardy won the Songwriter of the Year award at last year's BMI Country Awards. His hits include “Rednecker,” “One Beer” (with Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson), “Truck Bed,” “Wait in the Truck” (with Lainey Wilson), “Give Heaven Some Hell” and “Red” (with Morgan Wallen).

He's also written songs for Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen and more.

How to get tickets for the Hardy tour

Hardy's fall tour launches Aug. 31 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and continues through the end of the year.

The Hertz Arena concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Tickets start at $40 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 10. Parking on site is $30.

Presales start at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 for qualifying buyers, including members of the Hardy Fan Club.

For tickets and more information, visit ticketmaster.com or hertzarena.com.

Connect with this reporter: Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. Email him at crunnells@gannett.com or connect on Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), Twitter (@charlesrunnells) and Instagram (@crunnells1). You can also call at 239-335-0368.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Hardy tour hits Southwest Florida in October: How to get tickets