Arts & Entertainment
Minnesota Musician Hardy White Cuts First Record Deal At Age 57: "I Think My Grandkids Are My No. 1 Fans"
He's been in the grind and on the journey for a long time, playing guitar, writing and even doing some dancing.

March 31, 2026
A Minnesota singer has made the big time, signing his first record deal after 43 years in the music business.
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Whether it's hitting the gym at 3 a.m., letting the creative juices flow in the home studio at 5 a.m., or laying down tracks at the recording studio by 9 a.m., achieving your dream can be a grind. But for musician Hardy White, it's his life.
"I think it takes that dedication. If I want you to invest in me and invest your time, if you come to my show, I'm going to make you tired by watching me," White said.
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