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Hardy Injured In Overturned Bus Crash Near Nashville

Hardy and some of his crew were involved in a Sunday (10/2) bus crash returning from a show in Bristol, Tennessee. He took to his social media to share details…

Hardy Injured In Overturned Bus Crash Near Nashville
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Hardy and some of his crew were involved in a Sunday (10/2) bus crash returning from a show in Bristol, Tennessee. He took to his social media to share details that he was injured and hospitalized after the crash.

Hardy wrote on Instagram, "Following tonight's show, our tour bus was in an accident on our way home from Bristol. There were just four of us, including myself; 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."

He continued, "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."

Hardy concluded, "My team and I will keep the fans updated on that as I rest in the coming days. Please keep our road family in your prayers, and I promise to keep you updated in the days to follow. God bless our medics and local and state officials for their quick response and incredible service."

Many country superstars commented on the post, including Miranda Lambert, who wrote, "Prayers." Thomas Rhett commented, "Dang, man. Prayers of healing for you and your crew."

In response to the post, Luke Combs said, "Damn bud, Scary stuff. Hope y'all get healed up." Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild wrote, "Sending love and prayers. So sorry!!!" And Jon Pardi said, "Sorry to hear this, bud. That's scary stuff. Prayers up! Get some rest."

According to The Tennessean, Hardy's tour bus overturned on a portion of Interstate 40 West near Nashville at the Wilson and Davidson County line at approximately 2:30 AM CT, Sunday, October 2.

The ACM Honors were held in Nashville this week at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium and the stars hit the red carpet for the show honoring Shania Twain, Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, and more.

Fox will air the show on September 13, 2022, but so much of the show took place outside where the stars gathered with one another and met up with fans cheering them on.

Morgan Wallen

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Morgan Wallen attends the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)


Mickey Guyton

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Mickey Guyton attends the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)


Miranda Lambert and Brooks and Dunnn

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Ronnie Dunn, Miranda Lambert, and Kix Brooks attend the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM)


Miranda, LBT and Brooks and Dunn

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild, Ronnie Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Kix Brooks, Kimberly Schlapman, and Phillip Sweet attend the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM)


Chris Stapleton and wife Morgane

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Chris Stapleton and Morgane Stapleton attend the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)


Shania Twain and Kelsea Ballerini

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Shania Twain and Kelsea Ballerini attend the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM)


Karen Fairchild

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town attends the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)


Shania Twain and Kelsea Ballerini

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Kelsea Ballerini and Shania Twain attend the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)


Dan + Shay

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay attend the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)


Morgan Wallen with fans

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Morgan Wallen attends the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM)


Lainey Wilson

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Lainey Wilson attends the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)


Kelsea Ballerini

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Kelsea Ballerini attends the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for ACM)


Avril Lavigne

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 24: Avril Lavigne attends the 15th Annual Academy Of Country Music Honors at the Ryman Auditorium on August 24, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for ACM)

Nancy Brooks has been working in the country music industry for almost 30 years. She has interviewed pretty much any country star you can think of. In the late 1990s, she started working with Dolly Parton. And yes, Nancy reports that Parton is as sweet as you would think. She loves her life in country music and has been backstage at every CMA Awards show since the late 1990s. Many of her stories are from her one-on-one interviews. She was there at the beginning of the incredible careers of many music superstars today, including Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, and Blake Shelton, and has interviewed them multiple times throughout the years.