American Idol winner Lane Hardy celebrates 21st birthday with Hurricane Ida Benefit concert

Baton Rouge, la. (AP) – Louisiana country artist Lane Hardy will celebrate his 21st birthday on Sunday and will help recovery efforts after Hurricane Ida by releasing his debut album in the French quarter Benf.

Hardy, winner of “American Idol” in 2019, will present a live stream concert from the New Orleans Jazz Museum to the Old US Mint at 7 p.m. This is an advantage for volunteer Louisiana and the Louisiana Museum Foundation. Tickets cost $ 15 and will benefit recovery efforts in Louisiana after Hurricane Ide.

“He could have celebrated the release of his debut album anywhere, but chose to celebrate at the New Orleans Jazz Museum because of his love of the state, the people and our unique culture,” Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nangesar said in a statement. . “His willingness to help his fellow Louisian people and to raise awareness in recovery efforts after Hurricane Ida truly reflects the great feature of this youth, and gives another example of why we are fortunate to represent our state.”

The singer’s debut album, “Hair to Two Ever” will be officially released on September 17. Produced by Michael Knox, the project has 19 songs on Buena Vista Records / Industrial Media’s 19 recording labels, including “Memories You,” and Anthemic Honest, with good summer tracks. “

Hardy, a native of Livingston, Louisiana, where the roofs of homes and businesses were torn apart in the wake of Ida’s devastation last month, utility lines and thousands of fallen trees, some of the roots torn apart.

“Hurricane Ida hit my state hard. A lot of people have been affected and we need to find a way to help, ”said Hardy. “I can’t think of a better way to spend my birthday than playing a show for everyone.”