Hardy was very affectionate with his wife Caleigh Ryan as they shared a bold kiss on the red carpet at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old singer/songwriter, who recently celebrated his one-year anniversary with Ryan, couldn’t hide his love for his wife as they joined fellow country stars like Kelsea Ballerini and Keith Urban at the ceremony.
The Give Heaven Some Hell hitmaker tongued Caitlyn during a kiss as she accompanied him on the red carpet.
The moment was similar to previous steamy kisses between Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.
Hardy – full name Michael Wilson Hardy – opted for a monochrome ensemble for his appearance at the event, which took place at the Bridgestone Arena.
Affectionate: Hardy, 33, appeared very affectionate with his wife Caleigh Ryan as they shared a bold kiss on the red carpet at the 57th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville on Wednesday
He donned a black velvet shirt and black pants and paired the outfit with a leather blazer, which the singer left open.
PDA power couple: The moment was similar to previous steamy kisses between Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker
The performer slipped on a pair of sleek black dress shoes and added a statement silver necklace that rested over the shirt.
His wife Caleigh made a glamorous appearance in a stunning strapless red dress that accentuated her stunning body.
A thigh-high slit was added to the left part of the eye-catching dress, giving the look a seductive shine.
She slipped on a pair of open-toe heels with sparkly silver straps that sparkled in the bright lights.
Her dark locks were parted to the side and flowed effortlessly over her shoulders in elegant curls.
Ryan accessorized the look for the evening with a dainty silver necklace and dangling earrings. For an eye-catching touch, she also wore a pair of silver rings on each of her hands.
Her makeup was jazzed up and consisted of a coat of mascara on her long lashes and a smoky shadow around her eyes.
Monochromatic: Hardy – full name Michael Wilson Hardy – opted for a monochromatic ensemble for his performance at the event, which took place at the Bridgestone Arena
An impressive pose: He put on a black velvet shirt and black trousers and combined the outfit with a leather blazer, which the singer left open
Stunning: His wife Caleigh made a glamorous appearance in a stunning strapless red dress that accentuated her stunning body
Eye-catching details: Ryan accessorized the evening’s look with a dainty silver necklace and dangling earrings
A warm blush was added to further highlight her cheekbones, while a glossy nude shade was applied to her lips for the finishing touch.
The couple was seen striking various poses together on the carpet and also shared a series of sweet kisses.
Hardy and Caleigh’s romance began in 2018 when he messaged her via Instagram after she appeared on his For You page.
After three years of dating, the singer popped the big question in 2021 at the Lyric Oxford Theater in Mississippi – where they met in person for the first time.
And last year, in October 2022, the lovebirds said “I do” during a romantic ceremony in Nashville – where the happy couple currently lives. The couple celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary last month.
At the time of the wedding, Hardy told People, “I loved her for the third time we were together.”
He further gushed: “It was the most real thing I’ve ever experienced. “I actually told her I loved her at Stagecoach, out in the crowd.”
Caleigh also had kind words to say about the actor, saying, “He’s very caring and very considerate and a very loving person.”
“A lot of people don’t get to see that.” It just makes it special for me to be able to share these moments and sides of his personality with him.”
Trio: During the 57th CMA Awards – hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning – Hardy took the stage to perform alongside Post Malone and Morgan Wallen
Tribute performance: The trio performed classic tracks such as John Deere Green as a tribute to the late country legend Joe Diffie, who passed away in 2020
Celebration: Hardy and Lainey Wilson received an award for CMA Musical Event of the Year and also CMA Music Video of the Year for their track “Wait In The Truck.”
During the 57th CMA Awards – hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning – Hardy took the stage to perform alongside Post Malone and Morgan Wallen.
The trio performed classic tracks such as John Deere Green as a tribute to the late country legend Joe Diffie, who passed away in 2020.
Hardy also received two awards for his collaboration with Lainey Wilson on the song “Wait In The Truck.”
The two received an award for CMA Musical Event of the Year and also CMA Music Video of the Year.