HARDY, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert & More Help Raise Over $400K at Star-Studded CMA Fest Kickoff Event
- All Country News
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
CMA Fest week got off to a memorable start on Wednesday night (June 3) as Trend Management hosted its highly anticipated Trend Presents: Off The Record with HARDY & Friends at Marathon Music Works in Nashville.
The exclusive event, held in partnership with country hitmaker HARDY, brought together some of the biggest names in country music, entertainment, and social media for an unforgettable evening benefiting The HARDY Fund. And we were lucky enough to be apart of the action.
Surprise Performances Deliver Unforgettable Moments
HARDY wasted no time setting the tone for the evening, opening the event alongside Lauren Alaina with a performance of their No. 1 hit duet, "ONE BEER."
As the night unfolded, attendees were treated to a string of surprise performances from some of country music's biggest stars, including Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Karen Fairchild, Tucker Wetmore, Stephen Wilson Jr., and ERNEST.
One of the night's standout moments came when Lambert, Wilson, Langley, and Fairchild joined forces for a special performance of "Better Man," creating a rare collaboration that left the crowd buzzing and delivered one of the most memorable moments of the evening.
Marathon Music Works Transformed Into a Southern Dive Bar
Trend Management completely reimagined Marathon Music Works for the event, transforming the venue into an immersive Southern dive bar experience.
Guests explored a variety of interactive activations throughout the venue, including dive bar-inspired games, tattoo and piercing stations, and saloon-style portrait sessions captured by renowned photographer Katie Kauss and sponsored by Free People.
The unique atmosphere blended music, culture, and entertainment, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that reflected the spirit of both CMA Fest and the artists who took the stage.
More Than $400,000 Raised for The HARDY Fund
Beyond the star power and surprise performances, the evening also delivered a significant impact for charity.
Through a combination of silent and live auctions featuring exclusive experiences and one-of-a-kind items, the event raised more than $400,000 in support of The HARDY Fund, the charitable organization founded by HARDY and his wife, Caleigh Hardy.
The fund supports community-focused initiatives throughout Mississippi and Tennessee. Additionally, proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Unlimited Play, an organization dedicated to building inclusive playgrounds where children of all abilities can play together without barriers.
A Growing CMA Fest Tradition
With a packed room of artists, creators, industry partners, and influential voices, Trend Presents: Off The Record with HARDY & Friends further solidified Trend Companies' growing role in producing creator-driven entertainment experiences.
By bringing together country music, philanthropy, and digital culture under one roof, the event delivered a fitting kickoff to a week that celebrates the very best of Nashville and country music.
Fans interested in supporting The HARDY Fund can learn more or donate at thehardyfund.org.
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