NATE SMITH + HARDY RELEASE “NOBODY LIKES YOUR GIRLFRIEND”
NATE SMITH + HARDY RELEASE “NOBODY LIKES YOUR GIRLFRIEND”
MUSIC VIDEO FEATURES KEVIN JAMES, SOPHIA LA CORTE & AMANDA MERTZ
LISTEN/WATCH HERE
{February 21, 2024 – Toronto, ON} – ACM New Male Artist of the Year Nate Smith and country rock superstar HARDY release their highly anticipated new single and music video for “Nobody Likes Your Girlfriend.” The track was written by Jessie Jo Dillon, Michael Hardy, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps while the video was directed by Spidey Smith and features actor and comedian Kevin James and digital creators Sophia La Corte and Amanda Mertz. Watch the video here.
“I’ve been a fan of HARDY for a long time,” says Smith. “I still remember the first time I heard Rednecker—his authenticity was undeniable. Not only is he one of the most sought-after songwriters in country music, but he’s also a massive star in his own right. Having him join me on this song is truly humbling. From the start, we both knew this song had to be done this way—it speaks to so many people in a way that feels real. And on top of that, it’s easily one of the catchiest songs I’ve ever been a part of. I can’t wait to hear crowds singing it at the top of their lungs everywhere I go this year.
Now, I might be speaking for HARDY here, but deep down, I think we’re just a couple of random geeks with the same sense of humor. You wouldn’t believe how much we laughed on set. Then, to top it all off, we brought in one of the greatest comedians of all time—Kevin James! I’ve gotten to know Kevin recently, and on a whim, I sent him a video (half-jokingly) asking if he’d take the lead role in the video. I never imagined he’d actually say yes! Not only is he a legend in his craft, but he’s an even better human being. The biggest takeaway from this whole experience? The generosity of people like HARDY, Kevin James, and so many others who have allowed me to live my wildest dreams. Dream big, y’all!”
With new music on the horizon, Smith is taking his Through The Smoke World Tour to Canada, Europe and the United Kingdom as well as stops at C2C Festival. He will also hit the road this summer with Jason Aldean on his upcoming Full Throttle Tour. For more information, please visit NateSmithOfficial.com.
Last October, Smith released his sophomore album California Gold which debuted Top 15 on Billboard’s Country Album Chart. The 16-track album features Smith’s third No.1 record “Bulletproof, a hard-hitting duet with Avril Lavigne and the high energy EDM leaning “I Like It” with Alesso. Largely produced by frequent collaborator Lindsay Rimes, California Gold features songwriting from Smith, Rimes, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Thomas Archer, Ryan Hurd, Brett Tyler, Hunter Phelps and so many others.
Smith has continued to make major strides to stardom by being named 2024’s Billboard Country Rookie of the Year as well as Amazon’s Breakthrough Country Artist of the Year and receiving a CMA Award nomination New Artist of the Year. He has earned three No. 1 singles at country radio, scoring his third consecutive multi-week No. 1 at Mediabase/Country Aircheck with “Bulletproof” marking Smith as the first artist in R&R/Mediabase history to start their career with three consecutive multi-week No. 1s.
(Download Here – PC: Kaiser Cunningham)
###
About Nate Smith:
Bursting onto the scene a few short years ago, country vocal powerhouse Nate Smith has accumulated over 2.2 billion career streams, scored three multi-week No. 1 records (“Whiskey on You,” “World on Fire” and “Bulletproof”), garnered multiple gold and platinum records, sold-out shows across the US and received numerous nominations for best new artist from the CMA Awards, ACM Awards, CMT Awards, iHeart Radio Awards and so many more. Last year, Smith received the award for ACM New Male Artist of the Year, Billboard’s Rookie of the Year and Amazon’s Breakthrough Country Artist.
Since making it to Nashville, the singer’s “powerhouse tenor” has become “perhaps country music’s fastest-rising beloved voice” (The Tennessean). He’s made a huge splash with songs such as his 3X platinum certified multi-week No. 1 hit “Whiskey On You,” record breaking ten week No. 1 platinum certified “World On Fire” and platinum certified No. 1 multi-week hit “Bulletproof.” “Bulletproof” garnered Smith his third consecutive multi-week No. 1 at Mediabase/Country Aircheck and marked him as the first artist in R&R/Mediabase history to start their career with three consecutive multi-week No. 1s. Both “Whiskey On You” and “World On Fire” were featured on Smith’s self-titled certified gold debut album.
The ACM Award winner spent the last summer on Morgan Wallen’s major stadium tour with and has toured alongside Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell as well as headlined dates all through 2024. He will spend this summer touring with Jason Aldean on his Full Throttle Tour. Nate is managed by Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Simon Tikhman with The Core Entertainment.
NateSmithOfficial.com | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | YouTube
About HARDY:
Big Loud Records/Big Loud Rock heavy hitter HARDY—crowned “Nashville’s nü-metal king” by the Los Angeles Times—continued his breathtaking ascent in 2024 with his much-lauded LP Quit!! and an eponymous, sold out North American tour. His first full-album embrace of his rock sound topped the Billboard Hard Rock Albums chart and features standouts “PSYCHO,” “SIX FEET UNDER (Caleigh’s Song)” and “ROCKSTAR,” as well as collaborations with heros like RHCP’s Chad Smith and Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst. Quit!! follows HARDY’s critically acclaimed sophomore album the mockingbird & THE CROW, adding to 4.6 billion career streams. The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi has earned his reputation as “one of Nashville’s most reliable and successful” (Billboard), with 16 #1s under his belt, multiple CMA and ACM awards and one of the most-lauded live shows in the business. His first live album, HARDY (Live from Red Rocks), recorded at back to back sold out shows at the iconic Colorado venue, is out now. HARDY will embark on the JIM BOB World Tour across North America and Europe this spring including headline dates at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ The Forum, London’s O2 Academy Brixton and many more.
###