Hardy puts on very bold PDA display with wife Caleigh Ryan as they touch TONGUES on red carpet at CMA Awards

Hardy gave a very affectionate performance with his wife Caleigh Ryan as they shared a daring 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 other country stars like Kelsea Ballerini and Keith Urban at the ceremony.

The Give Heaven Some Hell hitmaker touched tongues with Caitlyn during a kiss as she joined him on the red carpet.

The moment was similar to previous steamy kisses between Kourtney Kardashian and Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker.

Hardy – whose full name is Michael Wilson Hardy – opted for a monochromatic ensemble for his performance at the event, which was held at Bridgestone Arena.

He donned a black velvet shirt and black pants and paired the outfit with a leather blazer that the singer preferred to unbutton.

The artist donned a pair of sleek black dress shoes and added a statement silver chain that rested on top of the shirt.

His wife, Caleigh, put on a glamorous show in a dazzling, strapless red dress that contoured to her gorgeous physique.

A thigh-high slit was placed on the left side of the statement dress to add a sultry flair to the look.

She donned a pair of open-toed heels with glittering silver straps that sparkled under the bright lights.

Her dark locks were parted to the side and flowed effortlessly in elegant curls past her shoulders.

Ryan completed the look for the evening by adding a dainty silver necklace and dangling earrings. She also wore a pair of silver rings on each of her hands for a striking touch.

Her makeup was glamorous and consisted of a coat of mascara on her long lashes and a smoky shadow around her eyes.

A warm blush was added to enhance her cheekbones, while a glossy nude shade was worn on her lips for a finishing touch.

The pair struck several poses together on the carpet and also shared some 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 first met in person.

And last year, in October 2022, the lovebirds said ‘I do’ in a romantic ceremony in Nashville – where the happy couple is currently staying. Last month the two celebrated their one-year wedding anniversary.

At the time of the wedding, Hardy said People“I loved her after the third time we ever hung out.”

He went on to say, “It was the most real thing I had ever experienced. I even told her I loved her at Stagecoach, in the middle of the crowd.”

Caleigh also had kind words about the artist, saying, “He’s very caring and very thoughtful and a very loving person.”

‘A lot of people don’t see that. It only makes it more special for me that I can share those moments and sides of his personality with him.’

At the 57th CMA Awards – which were hosted by Luke Bryan and Peyton Manning – Hardy took the stage to perform alongside Post Malone and also Morgan Wallen.

The trio played classic songs such as John Deere Green, in tribute to 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 for CMA Music Video of the Year.