HARDY concert at 小黄书 postponed one day, set for Friday [Sept. 13]
is coming to Mississippi State this week鈥攂ut with a one day delay due to Tropical Storm Francine鈥檚 anticipated inclement weather. The storm is expected to become a Category 2 hurricane, with landfall along the central Louisiana coast impacting the 小黄书/Starkville community with rainy and potentially stormy conditions Thursday.
The show will go on Friday [Sept. 13], a day later than originally scheduled. Ticketholders do not need to take any action, but full refunds for those who are unable to attend will be available. Those unable to attend the concert due to the change in dates have the option to donate their tickets to a military member at the Columbus Air Force Base or receive a full refund. To have either of these options implemented on your account, you must complete the online form by Thursday, September 12 at 11:59 p.m.
鈥淔ans have been so excited to see HARDY on campus for this brand new concert experience at Dudy Noble, and we made the decision, along with HARDY and his team, to postpone the show one day to ensure a great time for everyone when we expect nicer weather,鈥 said event organizer Jackie Mullen, assistant vice president for Student Affairs.
Updated show details include:
鈥Tickets are still available at , along with more concert information.
鈥擥ates open at 4 p.m. Friday, with opening acts beginning at 6 p.m., featuring and .
HARDY is a native of Philadelphia in Neshoba County who last year soared to the top of the charts with his country and rock hits. The five-time Academy of Country Music award winner also has two Country Music Association awards and three CMA Triple Play awards. He was the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year and is a three-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year. He has written 15 No. 1 singles, including 鈥淥ne Beer鈥 featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, as well as the Dierks Bentley and BRELAND collaboration 鈥淏eers On Me.鈥
EVENT DETAILS:
While the event is at the Bulldogs鈥 favorite baseball stadium鈥攁ffectionately called the Carnegie Hall of College Baseball鈥攆ans should note the venue will observe different rules for the concert than for regular sporting events. The university鈥檚 clear bag policy will be in effect, and no outside food or drink is allowed. No coolers or chairs may be brought into the event, and metal detectors will be in use at entry points. There will be no use of lockers or Left Field Lounge for the concert.
The concert is expected to proceed, rain or shine. Attendees should review weather forecasts for Sept. 13 and plan accordingly. In the event of inclement weather, event organizers will post information to the concert website regarding concert activities.
All campus visitors are encouraged to sign up for the university鈥檚 Maroon Alert notification system. Text MaroonAlert to 888777 to enroll in the messaging system.
Attendees who have concourse or suite tickets should use the Home Plate Gate or Right Field Gate for entry. Attendees who have field tickets will need to enter the stadium on the Northwest side by passing the Home Plate Gate and following signs to the field access near the left field entrance. There is no field access from inside the main concourse gates.
Concert attendees can text 662-667-8012 during the show for assistance.
Prepaid digital parking permits for lots surrounding the stadium may be purchased at , which also includes traffic maps for ingress and egress. Attendees are encouraged to purchase parking permits prior to the show to reduce wait time.
For accommodations, please contact the 小黄书 ticket office at tickets@athletics.msstate.edu. Information regarding accommodations has been sent via email to accommodation ticket holders.
For more information on the event, visit or follow @hailstate on social media.
CONCERT DAY CAMPUS LOGISITICS:
Parking lots near Dudy Noble Field will be closed starting at noon on Sept. 13 and some lots will close sooner to accommodate concert operations. Please allow enough travel time, and refer to the concert parking map at . Parking attendants will help with traffic operations after the show.
SMART shuttle routes will not be impacted but may take more time with increased traffic in the area.